SANTA CLARA, CA, Oct 21, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --
NVIDIA today announced the availability of its highly anticipatedNVIDIA(R) 3DTV Play(TM) software, which allows users to connectNVIDIA 3D Vision(TM)-enabled notebooks and desktops to 3D HDTVs forthe ultimate high-definition, big-screen entertainment experience.
With NVIDIA 3DTV Play software, any compatible NVIDIA GeForce(R)GPU-powered system can be connected to a HDMI 1.4 3D HDTV. Thecombination enables users to view 3D photos and videos, and playnearly 500 games in breathtaking 3D environments, including StarCraftII: Wings of Liberty, Mafia II, and Call of Duty: Black Ops. Whenusing compatible video playback software(1), NVIDIA 3DTV Playsoftware users can watch Blu-ray 3D blockbusters on 3D HDTVs in full1080p stereoscopic 3D, enjoying rich, HD digital surround soundthrough an HDMI connection to a compatible audio/video receiver(2).
NVIDIA 3DTV Play software is bundled with a new family of Dell XPSlaptops announced today, which also includes high-performance NVIDIAGeForce 400M GPUs and battery-friendly NVIDIA Optimus(TM) technology.The new systems, which come in 14-, 15- and 17-inch screen sizes,provide a powerful multimedia system for consumers to enjoy their 3Dcontent on 3D HDTVs.
"The new family of XPS systems provides the best sound and video everoffered in Dell laptops," said Sam Burd, vice president, DellConsumer & SMB Product Group. "And now with the addition of NVIDIA's3DTV Play software, we can bring the thrilling 3D experience to anentirely new market by enabling consumers to enjoy life-like, 3Dentertainment in the comfort of their living rooms."
Starting today, NVIDIA 3DTV Play software is available to consumersin three convenient ways:
-- Free upgrade to NVIDIA 3D Vision PCs - NVIDIA 3DTV Play software is available as a free upgrade for all 3D Vision PCs via the latest Release 260 GeForce drivers for desktop GPUs, and Release 260 Verde Notebooks drivers for notebook GPUs. Download the latest drivers at http://www.nvidia.com/drivers. -- Available on 3DTV Play PCs - NVIDIA 3DTV Play software is bundled on preconfigured PCs and notebooks. This includes select Dell XPS notebook models, and home theater PC (HTPCs) models from ASRock and Zotac. NVIDIA 3DTV Play software will also be bundled with a variety of new computer systems that will be announced in the coming months. -- Available for Purchase in November 2010 - NVIDIA 3DTV Play software will be available for sale next month at NVIDIA.com as an upgrade for existing PCs that include an NVIDIA GeForce GPU and Microsoft Windows 7.
"3D Games, video and photos on a big screen 3D HDTV is an amazingexperience," said Phil Eisler, general manager of 3D Vision atNVIDIA. "GeForce PCs with 3DTV Play software enable users to playnearly 500 games on a 3D TV. That's far more than any otherplatform."
NVIDIA 3DTV Play software, a feature of NVIDIA's award-winning 3DVision technology, is designed and supported by NVIDIA to ensure thehighest standards of quality, delivering industry-leadingperformance, capabilities and reliability. It supportsindustry-standard HDMI 1.4 3D HDTVs and compatible 3D glasses fromall major TV manufacturers, and runs on Microsoft Windows Vista andWindows 7 PCs. With the addition of compatible playback software andA/V receivers, NVIDIA Fermi architecture-based GeForce GPUs users canexperience HD 24-bit multi-channel audio at up to 192 KHz, orlossless DTS-HD Master Audio and Dolby TrueHD audio bit streaming.
A complete list of NVIDIA 3DTV Play software-supported 3D HDTVs andA/V receivers can be found at: www.nvidia.com/3dtvplay.
-------------------------- (1) Such as CyberLink's PowerDVD 10 MKIIsoftware
(2) Blu-ray 3D DVD movie and HD audio playback do not require 3DTVPlay; capabilities are available on HDMI 1.4-enabled GeForce GPUswith the latest NVIDIA desktop and notebook drivers and compatiblethird-party movie player software, such as CyberLink PowerDVD 10MKII. Please refer to the 3D Vision System Requirements for list ofHDMI 1.4 enabled NVIDIA GPUs and compatible third-party movieplayers.
