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Also during fiscal 2007, we launched our NVIDIA nForce 680i SLI MCP, which was designed for Intel Core 2 Quad and Core 2
Duo−based PCs. The NVIDIA nForce 680i SLI MCP is a motherboard solution with dual Gigabit Ethernet ports and advanced storage
features that is targeted at the hard−core enthusiast and provides support for some of the latest technologies, including NVIDIA SLI
multi−GPU technology. We also started to design and released production of our own line of enthusiast−class NVIDIA nForce 680i
SLI−based motherboards, which are being offered as a turnkey solution for select channel partners. Our "Designed by NVIDIA"
program allows NVIDIA partners to bring NVIDIA nForce 680i SLI−based motherboards to market faster than before, and lets
consumers know that the motherboard they are purchasing supports all of the hardware and software features that are offered with the
NVIDIA nForce 680i SLI MCP.
In fiscal 2007, we completed our acquisition of ULi Electronics, Inc., or ULi, a core logic developer for the PC industry. This
acquisition represents our ongoing investment in our platform solution strategy.
Handheld GPU Business
Our strategy in our Handheld GPU business is to lead innovation and capitalize on the emergence of the cellular phone as a
versatile consumer lifestyle device. Every device in the NVIDIA GoForce product family is designed to provide a high−performance,
visually rich multimedia experience on cellular phones and handheld devices. These products deliver an advanced visual experience
by accelerating graphics and video applications. NVIDIA GoForce handheld GPUs and application processors implement design
techniques, both inside the chips and at the system level, which result in high performance and long battery life. These technologies
enhance visual display capabilities, improve connectivity, and minimize chip and system−level power consumption. NVIDIA
GoForce products can be found in multimedia cellular phones, PDAs, and other handheld devices.
In March 2006, NVIDIA and Intel announced a collaboration to bring a high−performance 3D gaming and multimedia platform
to handheld devices. In addition, in March 2006 we acquired Hybrid Graphics Ltd., or Hybrid Graphics, a developer of embedded 2D
and 3D graphics software for handheld devices. In June 2006, we launched our MobileMedia Platform development kit for handheld
devices running Windows Mobile 5.0.
In January 2007, we completed our acquisition of PortalPlayer, Inc., or PortalPlayer, a leading supplier of semiconductors,
firmware, and software for personal media players, or PMPs, and secondary display−enabled computers. Until recently, our Handheld
GPU strategy has been to focus on establishing ourselves in the market as the leader of multimedia technology by leveraging our
expertise in graphics, video, and image processing. With PortalPlayer's expertise in building low power application processors for
Personal Media Players, or PMPs, we are now focused on delivering Systems−On−A−Chip, or SOCs, that combine our application
processors and GPUs. We expect SOCs such as these to power next generation smart multimedia phone and PMP devices.
Consumer Electronics Business
Our Consumer Electronics product group is composed of our contractual arrangements with Sony Computer Entertainment, or
SCE, to jointly develop a custom GPU for SCE's PlayStation3, sales of our Xbox−related products, revenue from our license
agreement with Microsoft relating to the successor product to their initial Xbox gaming console, the Xbox360, and related devices,
and digital media processor products. SCE launched sales of its PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system in November 2006. We
recognized revenue from the sale of our Xbox−related products to Microsoft for the last time during the second quarter of fiscal 2006.
Our Products
We have four major product groups: GPUs, MCPs, Handheld GPUs, and Consumer Electronics. Our products are designed to
support current standards as determined by each industry segment and to provide features that enhance the overall operation and
compatibility of each platform they support.
GPUs. Our GPU products support desktop PCs, notebook PCs, professional workstations and other GPU−based products. We
have three major families of GPUs: GeForce, Go and NVIDIA Quadro.
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Source: NVIDIA CORP, 10−K, March 16, 2007