While still fiddling with the GeForce 9800 GX2, Nvidia has also taken the time to develop its first microprocessor for mobile phones. Dubbed APX 2500, the 65nm-built chip features a 750 MHz ARM 11 core and an image processor, a pair that provides support for 12 megapixel imaging, 720p decoding and graphics performance that matches desktop GeForce 6 GPUs, although Nvidia didn't say if the comparison parts are from the low-end or mid-range (or even high-end) segments.

The low-power chip is set to dissipate up to 200milliW and it will be just the spear head of Nvidia's new mobile focus which will see it release more multimedia processors in the coming years with the plan being to have its products used by first-tier manufacturers by the end of next year. Until then though, the APX 2500 will have to start shipping and that won't happen until the end of Q2, in June.