HTC USING nVidia Tegra processor for future devices

BigDiesel07 · #1 (**permalink**) 01-15-2009, 01:24 PM

As we all know, the processing power of some current and past HTC devices has been soley lacking... Well... It seems that HTC will be using nVidia new processor called Tegra in their future devices... Very exciting news indeed!

Here are the specs listed in that above

The Tegra 650 that is targeted for handheld devices has the following specifications:

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800 MHz
LP-DDR (200 MHz)
2.5 ~ 4 watts envelope
All-day media processing, for 130 hours audio, 30 hours HD video playback
HD image processing for advanced digital still camera and HD camcorder functions
Optimized hardware support for Web 2.0 applications for a true desktop-class internet experience
Display support for 1080p HDMI, WSXGA+ LCD and CRT, and NTSC/PAL TV-Out
Direct support for WiFi, disk drives, keyboard, mouse, and other peripherals
A complete Board Support Package (BSP) to enable fast times to market for Windows Mobile-based designs

Peteman100 · #2 (**permalink**) 01-15-2009, 02:21 PM

Hopefully we see something soon! Tegra has been talked up for a while now with no actual products to be seen....

pg2k3 · #3 (**permalink**) 01-15-2009, 02:33 PM

Thank god. Qualcomm burned them so bad I don't blame them. I read somebody saying that they hope drivers will come with it. But of course they will. Nvidias not greedy like the big Q.

BigDiesel07 · #4 (**permalink**) 01-15-2009, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Peteman100

Hopefully we see something soon! Tegra has been talked up for a while now with no actual products to be seen....

In the link I posted, there is a video of a Tegra phone..

pg2k3 · #5 (**permalink**) 01-15-2009, 02:51 PM

Also I'm still undecided with the platform I will go with next with all these next gen processors coming out and all.

BigDiesel07 · #6 (**permalink**) 01-15-2009, 02:53 PM

yeah.. The Tegra looks to be a beast.. But processing power and battery life do not usually go hand in hand...

pg2k3 · #7 (**permalink**) 01-15-2009, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by BigDiesel07

yeah.. The Tegra looks to be a beast.. But processing power and battery life do not usually go hand in hand...

Well with the TPro, The radio uses much more juice than the processor especially when Idleing. I believe the touch pro has what it takes to be even more battery efficient than the Vogue and Mogul if the radio firmware can be optimized at all. My theory comes from the fact that the 7501A is smaller than the 7500 so it probably draws alot less power than people think.

Aside from that, its been speculated that HTC wants to couple the Tegra with a Sony Ericson chip which from what I read the chip is very small compared to other radio chips on the market. I think battery life will be just fine. As faster speeds come out for mobile they also decrease the processor core sizes which means it requires less voltage. I know Im all over the place but I have a lot of hope here

BigDiesel07 · #8 (**permalink**) 01-15-2009, 03:23 PM

Your 100% right on that pg... The old Pentium 4 clocked at 3 Ghz drew more power than a new Dual Core...

slbailey1 · #9 (**permalink**) 01-15-2009, 03:59 PM

Wondering if the nVidia Tegra will be the processor in the HTC Firestone and Whitestone?

BigDiesel07 · #10 (**permalink**) 01-15-2009, 04:04 PM

It could be... From what I read, it says 2009 models for HTC...