The Nvidia Shield Tablet Aims to Take Mobile Gaming to the Next Level
Rahul Kalvapalle — July 26, 2014 — Tech
References: nvidianews.nvidia & gizmag
The Shield Tablet is a new, gaming-centric portable device developed by Nvidia. The device is intended to function as a go-to portable device for gamers, and even supports its own specially designed controller.
A high-quality display is a key component of any tablet, especially one intended for gaming, and the Shield Tablet doesn't disappoint. It offers a 1920 x 1200 resolution on its 8-inch LCD display.
Its core components include an Nvidia Tegra K1 mobile processor. The chip features 192 dedicated graphics cores that use the same architecture seen in Nvidia's GeForce GTX graphics cards.
In addition to being able to stream games from a local PC, Nvidia's Shield Tablet will also be capable of recording and streaming gameplay. Being an Android tablet, it will also allow for access to the Google Play Store and all the apps and mobile games offered there.
A high-quality display is a key component of any tablet, especially one intended for gaming, and the Shield Tablet doesn't disappoint. It offers a 1920 x 1200 resolution on its 8-inch LCD display.
Its core components include an Nvidia Tegra K1 mobile processor. The chip features 192 dedicated graphics cores that use the same architecture seen in Nvidia's GeForce GTX graphics cards.
In addition to being able to stream games from a local PC, Nvidia's Shield Tablet will also be capable of recording and streaming gameplay. Being an Android tablet, it will also allow for access to the Google Play Store and all the apps and mobile games offered there.
Trend Themes
1. Gaming-centric Tablets - The creation of gaming-centric tablets can disrupt the tablet industry by catering to a specific audience with enhanced features.
2. Mobile Gaming Streaming - Mobile gaming streaming can disrupt traditional gaming as players can access their favorite games from anywhere.
3. Graphical Processor Units (GPU) Integration - GPU integration in mobile devices can disrupt traditional gaming consoles by providing high-quality graphics while being portable.
Industry Implications
1. Gaming Hardware - Companies in the gaming hardware industry can leverage this trend by creating specialized gaming devices like gaming-centric tablets, controllers or smartphones.
2. Mobile Technology - The mobile technology industry will be increasingly involved in streaming games, as these technologies will be essential for streaming high-quality gaming content.
3. Software Development - Companies focused on software development will play an important role in the trend towards mobile gaming, with an increased demand for mobile gaming apps and software.
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