NVIDIA’s President and Chief Executive, Jen-Hsun Huang, has confirmed that Google Android tablets running NVIDIA’s quad-core processor (codenamed Kal-El ) will be available by the end of the year. It remains to be seen who will be first to launch this quad-core Android tablet. Amazon looks to have fallen out of the running with its Hollywood tablet pushed out to […]
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Amazon quad-core ‘Hollywood’ Android tablet to ship in Q2 2012?
Amazon had been hoping to have its 10.1-inch Kal-El-powered Android tablet (codenamed Hollywood) out by the end of the year but that now appears unlikely. Citing “sources from upstream component suppliers,” Digitimes is indicating that Foxconn Electronics will not start production until Q1 2012. If this is the case, Amazon may not be able to offer the tablet until late […]
Future Amazon Kindles to be named after four elements?
A string of new domain name registrations by Amazon may have revealed what its upcoming Kindle devices will be called. Earlier this month, Amazon bought the domain name KindleAir.com (among others). Fusible.com has now found that it bought two additional ones: KindleEarth.com and KindleWater.com. The registered domains suggest that Amazon may name upcoming Kindle devices after the classical four elements […]
Power of NVIDIA quad-core Kal-El processor shown off on video
NVIDIA has released a video that shows of the video capabilities of its upcoming quad-core Kal-El processor. As impressive this is, NVIDIA promises that the final version will be even faster! In addition to its quad-core processor, the Kal-El chipset packs a 12-core GPU that supports 3D stereo. The first devices using Kal-El chipsets are expected as early as later […]
Amazon planning two Android tablets by end of year?
BGR.com has learned new details about the rumour that Amazon plans to launch a family of Android devices later this year. According to their tipster, Amazon could launch at least two tablets. The first device will be an entry-level tablet, codenamed “Coyote.” It will use the NVIDIA Tegra 2 platform. The second model, a more powerful one, codenamed “Hollywood” will […]