NVIDIA Tegra

NVIDIA has always been a leader in the GPU market and it now brings its technology over to mobile platforms. Tegra is a new line computers on chip with excellent graphics acceleration capabilities. This results in some breathtaking visuals for your mobile device at extremely low levels of battery consumption.

Here is the Tegra lineup taken from NVIDIA's website:

Tegra 600 Series
Tegra 600 Series products are true computers-on-a-chip in a package smaller than a US dime. With advanced multimedia functionality and low-power design, the Tegra 600 Series will power the next-generation of visual computing on Microsoft Windows Mobile and CE-based mobile internet devices (MIDs).
Key features:

• Up to 1080p HD video playback
• Ultra-low-power GeForce GPU for intuitive and smooth 3D user interfaces
• Integrated media processor for over 100 hours audio and 10 hours HD video playback
• Image processor with advanced DSC and HD camcorder processing
• Connectivity to support Web 2.0 and social media applications
• Display support for up to 1080p HDMI, WSXGA+ LCD, SXGA CRT, and NTSC/PAL TV-Out

Tegra APX
Tegra APX applications processors bring the power of visual computing to the palm of your hand, powering next-generation Microsoft Windows Mobile-based smartphones, portable navigation devices (PNDs), and portable media players (PMPs).
Key features:

• 720p HD video capture and playback
• The lowest power for demanding applications like 720p HD video
• 3D user interface that enhances browsing and content navigation
• Premium HD video playback with NVIDIA® PureVideo® technology
• Ability to access visually intensive online applications like mapping and gaming

NVIDIA also worked closely with Microsoft since its a Microsoft Windows Embedded Partner. To learn more about NVIDIA Tegra, you can head over to NVIDIA's website

 

I also caught up with some benchmarks for Tegra from Benchmarkreviews.com which you can take a look at by clicking on the provided link.