We Ask: What is Tegra and why does it matter?

Watch out Iphone, here comes Tegra. What is Tegra you ask? It is Nvidias' mobile Internet device platform that runs Windows Embedded CE,Windows Mobile and Google Android. Tegra is an entire computer-on-a-chip, which includes 8 separate processors, including: a GPU, two video processors, and audio processor, two ARM core processor and more. This processor enables a low-cost, always-on, always-connected HD mobile Internet device (MID) that can go DAYS between battery charges. Days? Yes days, 25 days of straight music play, 10hrs of straight HD 1080p viewing pleasure.





Here is a quick list of features.

-Up to 1080p high definition video playback

-Full resolution web page viewing

-Accelerated Flash support for a responsive full web experience

-Days of typical use between charges

-Wireless connectivity with WiFi, 3G or WiMax support

-Optimized hardware support for Web 2.0 applications for a true desktop-class internet experience

-A complete 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, and more.