NVIDIA to Launch NV28M Graphics Processor for Notebooks at Comdex

by Anton Shilov
11/12/2002 | 08:21 AM

Apart from the NV30 VPU, NVIDIA will unveil another graphics solution for mobile computers on the 18th of November, as The Inquirer reports over here. The code-name of the newcomer is NV28M and its preliminary technical specifications look as follows:

• The NV28M is a cut-down version of the GeForce4 Titanium core. The chip is fully compatible with DirectX 8, according to the source, however, it is not indicated, which differences are there between the NV28M and the original GeForce4 Titanium GPUs.
• The solution will be clocked at 200/200MHz for core and DDR-SDRAM memory.
• The chip itself will be huge: 35x35 millimetres square.
• The NV28M will require an additional chip called the “output chip modulator” to run notebook displays since none analogue or digital transmitters are integrated.

There are no in-depth details about the solution at present. One thing I know for sure is that two chips still may consume more than one, as a result, the NV28M and its “output chip modulator” will definitely utilise more power compared to the latest offerings from ATI Technologies. On the other hand, the NV28M seem to be targeted on the mobile workstation segment. Since such computers are often used as a portable desktops in offices, there is no need in low power consumption of the components, even desktop processors are installed in machines of this kind.<%BANNER[article]%>

The actual products based on the newcomer will appear in the first quarter next year. At the same time, the arch-rival ATI Technologies wants to enter the scene with its RV300 mobile graphics chip, supporting DirectX 9.0 features and capabilities. In case ATI fails to offer the novelty on time, NVIDIA will become a great rival for the Mobility RADEON 9000 with its NV28M.

PS. By the way, NV28 means GeForce4 Titanium with AGP 8x support. Have anybody seen mobile core-logic solutions with AGP 8x support?