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First Tegra-Powered Smartphone Announced With NVIDIA's Icera Modem Technology
SANTA CLARA, CA, Feb 20, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --
NVIDIA and ZTE today announced the ZTE Mimosa X, the first
smartphone to be powered both by the NVIDIA (R)Tegra (R) application
processor and its Icera(R) modem, which came to NVIDIA through its
Icera acquisition in mid-2011.
"The ZTE Mimosa X is exciting for a few reasons," said Michael
Rayfield, General Manager of the Mobile business at NVIDIA. "The
Mimosa X marks the first time NVIDIA technology powers all the major
processors in a single smartphone, and also the first time a premium
mobile computing experience is coming to the mainstream smartphone
market."
The Mimosa X is powered by the NVIDIA Tegra 2 mobile processor,
featuring a dual-core CPU and GeForce(R) GPU, and the NVIDIA Icera
450 HSPA+ modem, comprising baseband and RF processors, featuring
excellent throughput and low power. It will run Ice Cream Sandwich
(Android 4.0), feature a 4.3-inch qHD (960 x 540) screen, rear 5 MP
and front cameras, and 4 GB of storage expandable to 32 GB.
The ZTE Mimosa X will deliver super multimedia capabilities,
including advanced audio distribution profile (A2DP), Dolby sound,
digital living network alliance (DLNA) compatibility for easy sharing
of content, HD video record and play, dual microphones, and built-in
gyroscope.
The Mimosa X will be launched around Q2 2012. Positioned squarely for
the mainstream market, it brings new levels of performance and
connectivity to this large segment of users.
Consumers will now be able to use a mainstream smartphone to
experience the same speedy web browsing, smooth multitasking, and HD
video, as well as console-quality gaming with TegraZone, that was
previously available only in high-end phones. TegraZone(TM) is
NVIDIA's free Android Market app that showcases the best games
optimized for the Tegra processor.
The NVIDIA Icera 450 supports up to 21Mbps category 14 HSPA+ with
fast downloads in fading channels, IceClear(TM) interference
cancellation technology for even faster throughput at the cell edge
and advanced Release 7 features for an ultra-low latency network
response.
Useful Links:
www.nvidia.com/tegra
http://www.nvidia.com/object/tegra-superchip.html
http://www.nvidia.com/object/nvidia-icera-products.html
www.tegrazone.com
Tags / Keywords:
NVIDIA, Tegra, Icera, TegraZone, super phone,
tablet, mobile computing, quad core, dual core, smartphone, modem,
gaming, Android, ZTE
About NVIDIA
NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) awakened the world to computer
graphics when it invented the GPU in 1999. Today, its processors
power a broad range of products from smart phones to supercomputers.
NVIDIA's mobile processors are used in cell phones, tablets and auto
infotainment systems. PC gamers rely on GPUs to enjoy spectacularly
immersive worlds. Professionals use them to create visual effects in
movies and design everything from golf clubs to jumbo jets. And
researchers utilize GPUs to advance the frontiers of science with
high-performance computing. The company holds more than 2,200 patents
worldwide, including ones covering ideas essential to modern
computing. For more information, see www.nvidia.com.
Certain statements in this press release including, but not limited
to statements as to: the availability, benefits and features of the
NVIDIA Tegra 2 application processor and the NVIDIA Icera 450 HSPA+
modem in the ZTE Mimosa X smartphone; the benefits of Tegra Zone; and
the effects of the company's patents on modern computing are
forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and
uncertainties that could cause results to be materially different
than expectations. Important factors that could cause actual results
to differ materially include: global economic conditions; our
reliance on third parties to manufacture, assemble, package and test
our products; the impact of technological development and
competition; development of new products and technologies or
enhancements to our existing product and technologies; market
acceptance of our products or our partners products; design,
manufacturing or software defects; changes in consumer preferences or
demands; changes in industry standards and interfaces; unexpected
loss of performance of our products or technologies when integrated
into systems; as well as other factors detailed from time to time in
the reports NVIDIA files with the Securities and Exchange Commission,
or SEC, including its Form 10-Q for the fiscal period ended November
22, 2011. Copies of reports filed with the SEC are posted on the
company's website and are available from NVIDIA without charge. These
forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance
and speak only as of the date hereof, and, except as required by law,
NVIDIA disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking
statements to reflect future events or circumstances.
Copyright 2012 NVIDIA Corporation. All rights reserved. NVIDIA, the
NVIDIA logo, GeForce, ICERA, Tegra and TegraZone are trademarks
and/or registered trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation in the U.S. and
other countries. Other company and product names may be trademarks of
the respective companies with which they are associated. Features,
pricing, availability, and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
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Media inquiries:
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NVIDIA
(408) 562-7596
bchan@nvidia.com
SOURCE: NVIDIA
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