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Tesla Model S and BMW Cars Using NVIDIA Tegra For Infotainment
NVIDIA has recently made a deal with Tesla and BMW to power the navigation, infotainment, and instrument-cluster systems. In the Tesla Model S, the Tegra-based system has a 17-inch touchscreen center console with 3D graphics and live-traffic updates. The Model S also has a smaller 12.3-inch display for the instrument cluster. The BMW will be using the Tegra chip for a 1280×600 display in the upcoming 7-Series, 5-Series, 3-Series, Mini Cooper, and X-Series range. Below is the full press release:
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Categories BMW, NVIDIA, NVIDIA Tegra, Tesla Model S, Tesla Motors
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Zune HD Will Be Powered By NVIDIA Tegra Processor
The NVIDIA Tegra processor architecture is based off of the ARM chip technology. The Tegra was designed primarily for mobile, MIDs, and PDA devices. Recently it was confirmed that the Microsoft Zune HD will be powered by the NVIDIA Tegra processor architecture. The rumor was confirmed in a podcast on Zune Insider, hosted by Matt Akers. Listen to a clipping from the podcast below:
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Categories Matt Akers, Microsoft Corporation, Microsoft Zune HD, NVIDIA, NVIDIA Tegra
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