The New ZMS-08 StemCell Processor – Serious Competition for Tegra?

Creative’s ZiiLABS announced their new ZMS-08 processor yesterday, a chip designed to deliver rich, high-definition media experiences to mobile and handheld devices. Soon consumers will be able to videoconference in 720p on tablets, netbooks and other supported systems and also enjoy 1080p video playback on low-power devices.

Though the processor will be paired with Android and Plazma operating systems and development platforms, phones were not among the devices listed in the press release. There was a focus on 3D gaming and Creative’s X-Fi audio technology, so it’s not too much of a leap to expect that handheld PMPs will be the first to benefit from the ZMS-08.

With the promise of low-power consumption, it seems ZiiLABS is looking to challenge NVIDIA’s Tegra chip on every front. The ZMS-08 won’t ship until the beginning of 2010, so we have a while to wait before our first glimpse of what it’s capable of.

Hat Tip: Engadget