NVIDIA, a company credited with the invention of the graphics processing unit (GPU) in 1999, along with the world’s leading PC manufacturers, notebook panel manufacturers, and content developers has announced the expansion of the NVIDIA 3D Vision ecosystem to include high-definition notebook platforms. The expanded ecosystem integrates advanced 120Hz 3D Vision-capable displays directly into the chassis for on-the-go 3D.

“We are extremely excited about bringing the first NVIDIA 3D Vision notebook to market,” said PC Wang, Corporate Vice President & General Manager, Notebook Business Unit, System Business Group at ASUS. “NVIDIA and ASUS have a passion for gaming and cutting-edge technology, and this is another example of how great companies working together can deliver awesome new platforms to our combined customers.”

NVIDIA introduced NVIDIA 3D Vision technology for desktop PCs earlier this year. This instantly became the preferred 3D solution for playing computer games, watching movies, or viewing photographs in full resolution stereoscopic 3D. A company that has been pioneering in creating technology to offer the world with solutions for enhanced computer graphics, NVIDIA transformed the PC gaming and entertainment experience from flat 2D to rich 3D worlds.

The NVIDIA 3D Vision technology comprises high-tech wireless glasses, a wide-range IR emitter, and advanced software that transforms hundreds of PC games into full stereoscopic 3D experiences. More than 400 PC games work out of the box with NVIDIA 3D Vision, including a few recent games providing the gamers and the industry a truly impressive experience.

In order to bring state-of-the-art 120Hz 3D Vision-capable panels to notebook platforms NVIDIA has worked closely with display manufacturers, including CPT, LG, CMO, and Samsung. These new displays provide stellar 2D capability with crystal clear images, but also deliver flicker-free 3D, with support for high definition playback of 3D games, movies, and photographs.

With notebook displays available, PC manufacturers are eager to bring 3D Vision notebooks to market. ASUS is readying the first ever NVIDIA 3D Vision notebook –“the ASUS G51J 3D”- for worldwide release in early December, followed by other OEMs in 2010, including Clevo and others.