ENTERPRISE MOBILITY

NVIDIA Brings Mobile Internet Device for $99

NVIDIA Corporation, a developer of graphics processor, has introduced a new platform, based on the NVIDIA Tegra 600 Series computer-on-a-chip. It’ll enable a $99, always-on, always-connected HD mobile internet device (MID) that the company says can go days between battery charges. 

The platform is to enable OEMs to build devices that carriers can offer for $99 -- bringing broadband connectivity and all of the Web's HD content to the masses. 

"Mobile internet devices have evolved to provide consumers with the performance and connectivity required by today's lifestyle," said Michael Rayfield, general manager of the mobile business unit at NVIDIA. "Until now, consumers could get just another 'gadget' with limited functionality or a PC that's not 'always on'. A Tegra-based platform combines the best of both worlds." 

The Tegra MID delivers 720p and 1080p video playback, Wi-Fi and 3G connectivity, and optimized hardware support for Web 2.0 applications for a true desktop-class internet experience. 

A software solution including Microsoft Windows Embedded CE OS, application viewers, full Internet browser, UI framework, board support package (BSP), software development kit (SDK), Web mail client are also part of the offer. 

NVIDIA Tegra is claimed to be industry's first single-chip computer to deliver high-definition and internet experiences on small pocket type devices.

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