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Nvidia Launches High Powered Mobile Graphics Chip

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on from the more-reasons-not-to-pay-attention-in-class dept.

elbazo writes "Nvidia today launched their new mobile chip the GoForce 5500, which provides a massive jump in graphics technology for handheld and mobile devices. Capable of 'easily' rendering Quake 3, support for 1024x768 graphics output and real time playback of H.264, WMV9 and MPEG4 movies at high resolution the chip looks set to rock the mobile world."

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  1. beefy by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    because headshots with railguns aren't yet frequent enough on subways.

  2. 1024x768 is nice, but... by lanc · · Score: 5, Funny

    ...do you really want to play Q3 on your handheld?


    ...okok, I do :)

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  3. Re:not so hot resolution by nizo · · Score: 3, Funny

    Luckily most new cellphones will come with an optional 17" monitor (and handy carrying straps, allowing you to wear it like a backpack). The only problem is looking at something strapped to your back, but I suppose you could wear it in the front (upside down).

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  4. Q3 on a mobile phone by teslar · · Score: 4, Funny

    At first I was going to crack a joke on how hard it would be to circle-strafe-jump on a mobile phone.

    Then I realised that kids who can text at 40 characters per second probably won't even blink at the difficulty.

    You know you're getting old when you still need a mouse and a keyboard for FPS games...

  5. Re:Use your brain for a minute by pboulang · · Score: 4, Funny

    But your clearly and idiot. [Image of a defanged viper gumming its prey] That was a pretty effective insult...

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