NVIDIA in talks with Microsoft to power Windows 8 tablets with Tegra quad-core

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NVIDIA has released a press statement detailing the company's interest in working with Microsoft to use their Tegra 3 quad-core fries in Windows eight PCs. The motion is somewhat expected with Windows 8 being able to run on ARM compages. It was simply last year that we reported on the rumour of NVIDIA bringing the Tegra 3 to Windows Phone by 2022, and Windows viii demos were shown with NVIDIA fries.

The two companies have been working on a program to distribute test devices to software developers and manufacturers. Speaking of Windows 8, have you got your paws on the Windows 8 consumer preview yet? It'south available as a free download. View the NVIDIA printing statement below.

Microsoft to Seed Windows 8 Developers, Device Makers with Test PCs Powered by NVIDIA'southward Tegra iii Mobile Processor

BARCELONA, Espana—February. 29, 2022—NVIDIA confirmed today that information technology is working with Microsoft on a program to distribute Windows 8 examination PCs to software developers and device manufacturers powered by the Tegra®three quad-cadre mobile processor with 4-Plus-i™ architecture.

This seeding program enables these parties to create a rich ecosystem of apps and devices for Windows 8 on ARM-based processors.

"NVIDIA has a long record of supporting software developers working on the cutting edge of innovation," said Tony Tamasi, senior vice president of content and engineering at NVIDIA. "We're furthering this tradition by helping to realize the boggling potential of Windows on ARM processors, like Tegra 3."

"Microsoft is excited to partner with NVIDIA to bring developers leading border Windows on ARM test PCs to support the cosmos of compelling Metro fashion app and device experiences for Windows 8," said Aidan Marcuss, Senior Managing director of Business Planning, Microsoft.