Jason Dunn
11-19-2002, 07:48 PM
<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.mediaq.com/newsroom/index.html' target='_blank'>http://www.mediaq.com/newsroom/index.html</a><br /><br /></div>I remember hearing about MediaQ a while back, but I didn't realize their chips were shipping in handhelds currently on the market. I haven't tried a 5400 series iPAQ yet, but this is another notch in it's belt if the real-life performance of this MediaQ chip is as good as their press release. I wonder, did the 3900 series use the same chip? If not, what did it use?<br /><br />"MediaQ, Inc. today announced that MQ-1100 controller, a member of the MQ-1000 platform controller family, has been incorporated in the recently introduced HP iPAQ Pocket PC h5400 series. The MQ-1100 chip controls the true-to-life color displays with 64-bit 2D graphics acceleration, enhancing the ability of end-users to experience multimedia applications. <br /><br />The MediaQ platform controller provides stunning new 3.8-inch transflective-TFT color screens with support for 240x320-resolution and 65k vivid colors in the iPAQ Pocket PC h5400. MediaQ's graphic acceleration solution sets the industry standard by providing a rich visual environment that enables multimedia applications and data services delivered over wireless networks. The controller features a full 64-bit 2D graphics engine and 256KB embedded SRAM, which simultaneously improves the graphics performance of applications while reducing overall system power consumption." Read on for the rest of the press release<!><br /><br />"We are extremely excited at the opportunity of working with HP on the iPAQ Pocket PC family of devices," said Elie Antoun, president and CEO of MediaQ Inc. "Running sophisticated applications on today's handheld devices demands improved graphics performance without compromising system power budgets. Our energy optimization approach not only improves application performance, but also reduces system power consumption." <br /><br />"The MediaQ multimedia platform controller was an ideal choice for our new HP iPAQ Pocket PC h5400 series," said Jim Mann, Director of Engineering for HP's Smart Handhelds Division. "It delivers outstanding graphics acceleration for iPAQ Pocket PC users." <br /><br /><b>About MediaQ, Inc.</b><br /><br />MediaQ, Inc. develops highly integrated semiconductors and accompanying software that are focused on delivering the best visual experience on mobile handheld devices. Key customer segments are PDAs, Smart Phones and next-generation color-based cell phones. MediaQ's core technologies enhance visual display capabilities, improve connectivity, and minimize chip and system-level power consumption. The company enhances its semiconductor product offerings with a comprehensive set of software, including drivers for the major operating systems and APIs that minimize OEM product development time. Current customers include Casio, Panasonic, Hitachi, JVC, NEC, NTT DoCoMo, Siemens, and Sony. Founded in 1997, MediaQ is a privately held company headquartered in Santa Clara, CA. For additional information about MediaQ, call 408-733-0080 or visit <a href="http://www.mediaq.com">http://www.mediaq.com</a>