Posted 12/18/08 at 09:34:52 AM by Paul Lilly
It looks as though Nvidia will finally find its way into netbooks, and without using any strong arm tactics. The graphics chip maker announced plans to pair its GeForce 9400M chipset with Intel's Atom processor in a new netbook dubbed Ion.
Nvidia's 9400M GPU is the same one Apple chose to use in its refreshed MacBook line. From a performance standpoint, Nvidia says its 9400M offers 5x faster graphics and 10x faster video transcoding than a typical Atom-powered netbook, and is capable of playing full-spec 1080p high definition video. Nvidia also claims you'll be able to play popular games on the Ion platform, such as Call of Duty 4.
"NVIDIA's Ion Platform transforms Atom-based PCs into capable mainstream gaming platforms," said Mark Rein, vice president of Epic Games. "Epic is excited about the growth potential offered by these new affordable premium PCs."
In addition to gaming and high definition content, Ion will be capable of handling Vista's full user interface, as well as Microsoft's upcoming Windows 7.
Look for the new graphically supercharged netbooks to appear midway through 2009 "within $50" of standard netbook pricing, Gizmodo reports.
Image Credit: Nvidia
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Links:
[1] http://www.maximumpc.com/user/one4yu2c
[2] http://www.maximumpc.com/article/news/nvidia_trying_force_its_way_atom_platform
[3] http://gizmodo.com/5111999/nvidia-ion-supercharges-netbooks-with-5x-faster-graphics-and-full-hd-video
[4] http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/NVIDIA-Ion-Platform-Energizes-Atom/story.aspx?guid={4FD9406A-636D-497F-AB46-4C4F5E958F60}
[5] http://www.maximumpc.com/article/news/nvidias_9400m_makes_power_grab_huge_share_integrated_graphics_market
[6] http://www.maximumpc.com/article/news/intels_atom_largely_responsible_worldwide_processor_market_growth
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