AfterDawn: Tech news

Nvidia files patent to build mini computers

Written by Andre Yoskowitz @ 02 Nov 2011 5:41 User comments (9)

Nvidia files patent to build mini computers Does Nvidia have plans to get into the PC vendor market?
Nvidia has filed a patent for a "portable computer system," a mini device that will be the size of a USB flash drive.

The PCS will pack a Tegra processor, flash storage, RAM, one USB port, LAN, WiFi and another interface like HDMI.

Most notably, the computer will be just 40-60 mm long, 10-20 mm wide and 5-10 mm thick.

The idea of the computer is to bring it anywhere, connect it to a TV or monitor and perform tasks with a computer that uses only 10 watts.

Additionally, the price would be under $100.

Tags: PC NVIDIA PCs
Previous Next  

9 user comments

12.11.2011 19:24

And to which shall set fire to your tv's. Should be interesting

22.11.2011 21:13

Smells like the future.

32.11.2011 21:20

Not the first to try and do, there is already a group of people making the Raspberry Pi. A very small computer that runs linux, and I think there selling 2 models 1 which has a price tag of $25 no ethernet and the other is $35 and it has a 10/100 wired Ethernet. They are not selling them yet but will be soon I believe.

42.11.2011 21:36

Originally posted by Mr_Bill06:
Not the first to try and do, there is already a group of people making the Raspberry Pi. A very small computer that runs linux, and I think there selling 2 models 1 which has a price tag of $25 no ethernet and the other is $35 and it has a 10/100 wired Ethernet. They are not selling them yet but will be soon I believe.
Yes, which should be awesome for sure. They do not have the resources of a billion dollar company, however.

52.11.2011 23:10

I can't say that it would be ideal for their goals...but as a replacement for Apple TV/Google TV/etc, it might be ideal.

64.11.2011 06:50
wtf?!
Unverified new user

So, Nvidia wants to patent Raspberry Pi?!
ubergizmo.com/2011/05/raspberry-pi-minicomputer/
raspberrypi.org/

WTF is wrong with this world?!

Just like patenting the edited by ddp DNA. FFS!!!
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gene_patent

This message has been edited since its posting. Latest edit was made on 04 Nov 2011 @ 10:58

74.11.2011 18:03

I have a flash drive with those exact dimensions :S That's very impressive. But the kind of tasks such a computer could perform is the real question.

If you really want to impress me, pack 1 million gigabytes(1 petabyte) into your standard 3.5" hard drive :p 2 of those in Raid 1 would be all I could ever ask for :D Solid State technology will likely reach that one day. But I currently worry about modern SSD longevity.

85.11.2011 05:34

Originally posted by omegaman7:
If you really want to impress me, pack 1 million gigabytes(1 petabyte) into your standard 3.5" hard drive :p 2 of those in Raid 1
I think I said something like that but with "1GB" in place of "1PB" a while back...around the time that the 3.5" floppy drive came out...

910.11.2011 18:48

Originally posted by omegaman7:
I have a flash drive with those exact dimensions :S That's very impressive. But the kind of tasks such a computer could perform is the real question.

If you really want to impress me, pack 1 million gigabytes(1 petabyte) into your standard 3.5" hard drive :p 2 of those in Raid 1 would be all I could ever ask for :D Solid State technology will likely reach that one day. But I currently worry about modern SSD longevity.
Would be nice! i 2nd this! lol no really i want to see Nvidia become full PC competition and make the computers they promised in '09 before Intel VS Nvidia lawsuit delay!
It's on now! i bet Nvidia will surprise us all!
DJ

Comments have been disabled for this article.

Latest news

VLC hits milestone: over 5 billion downloads VLC hits milestone: over 5 billion downloads (16 Mar 2024 4:31)
VLC Media Player, the versatile video-software powerhouse, has achieved a remarkable feat: it has been downloaded over 5 billion times.
1 user comment
Sideloading apps to Android gets easier, as Google settles its lawsuit Sideloading apps to Android gets easier, as Google settles its lawsuit (19 Dec 2023 11:09)
Google settled its lawsuit in September 2023, and one of the settlement terms was that the way applications are installed on Android from outside the Google Play Store must become simpler. In the future, installing APK files will be easier.
8 user comments
Roomba Combo j7+ review - Clever trick allows robot vacuum finally to tackle home with rugs and carpets Roomba Combo j7+ review - Clever trick allows robot vacuum finally to tackle home with rugs and carpets (06 Jun 2023 9:19)
Roomba Combo j7+ is the very first Roomba model to combine robot vacuum with mopping features. And Roomba Combo j7+ does all that with a very clever trick, which tackles the problem with mopping and carpets. But is it any good? We found out.
Neato, the robot vacuum company, ends its operations Neato, the robot vacuum company, ends its operations (02 May 2023 3:38)
Neato Robotics has ceased its operations. American robot vacuum pioneer founded in 2005 has finally called it quits and company will cease its operations and sales. Only a skeleton crew will remain who will keep the servers running until 2028.
5 user comments
How to Send Messages to Yourself on WhatsApp How to Send Messages to Yourself on WhatsApp (20 Mar 2023 1:25)
The world's most popular messaging platform, Meta-owned WhatsApp has enabled sending messages to yourself. While at first, this might seem like an odd feature, it can be very useful in a lot of situations. ....
18 user comments

News archive