Smartphones to Turn into Superphones with Nvidia Tegra 2 and LG Optimus 2x

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NVIDIAtegra2.JPGNVIDIA announced today at CES the arrival of the next wave of superphones,
powered by NVIDIA Tegra 2, which is what they call the world's first mobile super chip.

Smartphones start with four-inch-plus screens, single-core 1GHz mobile processors, five-plus megapixel cameras, and multiple
microphones, enabling a decent video and gaming experience.  The
new superphones use powerful multi-core CPU processors, lightning-fast
GPUs, and ultra-low power requirements for great video and
gaming experiences.

Seamless multitasking and support for
hardware-accelerated Adobe Flash Player begin the process of merging
the smartphone, with a game console and multimedia device.  The result is
a mobile web experience capable of console-quality, multiplayer,
cross-platform gaming, as well as enormous flexibility in terms of
carrying out multiple tasks at once.

One of the superphones is LG Optimus 2X powered by Tegra 2:

  • The LG Optimus 2X is the fast and hyper performance superphone:
    • The Optimus 2X delivers faster performance, seamless
      multitasking, full HDMI and true visual gaming for a better user
      experience.
    • Key specifications include:
      • 4-inch WVGA screen.
      • 8GB memory (up to 32GB via microSD).
      • 1,500mAh battery.
      • 8-megapixel rear camera and 1.3-megapixel front camera.
      • HDMI mirroring.
      • 1080p MPEG-4/H.264 playback and recording.

Details are not yet available for other supephones that will be announced shortly at CES.

Tegra 2 Highlights:

  • The Tegra 2 super chip turbocharges the superphone
    category and brings a new wave of devices to life with never-before-seen
    experiences.  It features:

    • Dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 CPU -- Dual-core CPU for faster Web browsing, snappier response time and
      better overall performance.
    • Ultra-low powered (ULP) NVIDIA GeForce GPU -- the
      ULP GeForce GPU delivers outstanding mobile 3D game playability and a
      visually engaging, highly responsive 3D user interface.
    • 1080p Video Playback Processor -- Watch 1080p HD
      movies stored on your mobile device on your HDTV, without compromising
      battery life.
  • Tegra 2 enables new mobile media and gaming capabilities:
    • For the first time, consumers will be able to game
      with multiple players using different types of devices.  For example, a
      Tegra 2-powered super phone or tablet can be used to play with players
      on a desktop PC.
    • NVIDIA demonstrated a prototype of Skype HD video
      calling on an Android tablet at its CES 2011 press conference.  NVIDIA
      developed a reference implementation of HD video conferencing on Tegra
      2-based tablets using SkypeKit.  SkypeKit is a collection of software and
      APIs that allows virtually any Internet connected device to offer Skype
      voice and video calls. 
    • NVIDIA introduced the Tegra Zone app. It allows
      consumers to find Tegra-optimized games for their super phone or tablet,
      along with professional game reviews, high-res screenshots, HD video
      trailers, gameplay videos, and behind-the-scenes featurettes.  Consumers
      can complete their purchase of Tegra Zone games on the Android Market.

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