NVIDIA's executive labels Galaxy Tab as a "big smartphone"
In a recent development, Jen-Hsun Huang, the CEO of NVIDIA, has voiced his criticism towards the current approach of adopting smartphone operating systems in tablet environments. Huang believes that this method is not the right way to build a true tablet PC.
Huang expects a future version of Android that will be suitable for delivering optimum performance in a tablet device. He has been a proponent of the tablet space, with NVIDIA's involvement in the mobile and tablet arena through its Tegra System on Chips (SoCs). The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1v, for instance, featured the Tegra 2 chipset, and reviews praised its multitasking capabilities with Android 3.1.
However, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, while recognised for its compact and sleek design, was differentiated from devices like the Asus Transformer. The Transformer could transform into a notebook via a docking station, a feature the Galaxy Tab lacked, highlighting differing tablet use cases beyond smartphone form factors.
Regarding Android tablets, NVIDIA's support for Tegra SoCs has aided in the development of Android tablets running versions like Android 3.1, which was designed to optimise the tablet experience distinct from smartphones. Reviews highlighted the capability of such platforms for multitasking, a core advantage of Android tablets powered by NVIDIA chips.
More recent insights on Android tablets show a competitive market focusing on advanced display technology and better performance. While these newer models do not directly mention NVIDia, the continued relevance of high-performance SoCs echoes NVIDIA's earlier support for Android tablet ecosystems.
Huang has also stated that the Samsung Galaxy Tab is not a true tablet, but rather an overstretched smartphone. His comments imply a belief that NVIDIA's hardware will be well-suited to a future Android version designed for tablets. However, he has expressed a lack of confidence in the current state of Android tablets, suggesting that they are not yet ready for a tablet platform.
Despite his criticism, Huang has announced plans to ramp up NVIDIA's tablet and phone business, indicating a continued interest in the mobile and tablet space.
Sovan Mandal, a writer with a focus on technology, particularly smartphones, tablet devices, AI, and self-driven automobiles, has expressed similar views. Mandal can be reached at [email protected]. His latest interest lies in self-driven automobiles.
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