Apple claims the new version of its tablet computer offers 9x the graphics performance of the old model.

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Nintendo once again faces the prospect of 3rd party developers scoffing at their specs and not wanting to either modify their game to have scaled down graphics or use touch controls on the tablet.

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For enthusiasts who like to monitor the operation of their graphics cards, they can now do so through their mobile phone or tablet, even while playing the FPS games, without having to use a separate display.

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But now, every one of the major tablet makers boasts high-definition screens that ratchet up not just the quality of video and snazzy graphics but the way text appears in reading apps.

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The end result for Edge is a third-generation Intel Core processor, NVIDIA GeForce graphics and more memory than any other tablet currently on the market.

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The invention can provide a 3, 4, and 5 dimensional touch screen or graphics tablet .

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