Rumored specs for Sega Pod which will be based off of modified RingEdge 2 hardware:
CPU: Hitachi/Renasas ARM SH-10"Sakura" 10 Core 32-bit RISCs running 3200 MHZs of 32-bit dual-channel 1200 MHz LPDDR3/DDR3 with 28nm Wattage. Mobile variant of Intel Power i5 Clarkdale: http://ark.intel.com/products/43546
GPU/VDP "Miles Prower" 1: Nvidia GeForce GT 425m GPU 24 cores 384 bits. (support DirectX 11+, OpenGL 4.3, and PhysX)
Both Customized with "SEGADRIVE" Graphics,Lighting,Speed Bumping engine. SEGA's low cost,High performance version of UNREAL 3. Capable of creating IMAX-esce 3D Stereoscopic effect. Compatible with each other running separate data.
Memory: Up to 32MBs using 4 Cores of DDR3 PC DRAM.
Storage: Built in 16GBs.
RAM: 4GB(4 Terabytes Based on a 10 core ARM design)
Sound: Based off of iPad Sound tech.
Media: Digital Downloadable or POD ROM(Portable Orbi Disc) using 32GBs Single capacity/Layer. 64 GBs Dual Capacity/Layer uses HDDVD's formatting but capable of Triple it's Average Capacity. BC with GD-ROM and Homebrew Dreamcast software.
Built in Multi DVD Drive.
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 801.1 Channel or 4G.
Resolution: Full 1080p HD Resolution.
OS: Novell Vibe 3.1.
Features: Built in Google/Android based Apps.
8 SEGA App store webrings.
1. PLAYSEGA. (All new games. Ranging prices starting at $9.99)
2. FAMILYSEGA. (Family oriented games.)
3. SEGA MUSEUM. (Like Sega Heritage for classic SEGA titles.)
4. SEGA ARCADE.(RINGEDGE,RE2,RINGWIDE,Arcade hardware of the past games. Plus FreeToPlay content.)
5. Dreamcast Reformuled. For playing all Dreamcast games, homebrew DC material in HD.
6. SEGA TUBE. Powered by HULU.
7. NON SEGA. Downloadable non-Sega retro games. NES,Super NES,PSone,PS2,Atari,TG16.
8. SEGA OTAKU.
Will Also support Apple's iTunes.
Sold Separately with 3 Controller designs: GAMUS VISION motion sensor Controllers, PlaySega Saturn-like controllers, Dreamcast6 Blue Tooth controllers. All $49.99 each.
Will come with A/V Cord,HDMI Output.
Will use Power Cord.
Built in Lithium Battery/Rechargeable.
Unveiling: Projected to be announced in late November/early December 2012 with the new SEGA/Orbi brand.
Bill Of Materials: Believed to be $60. Off-The Shelf componates non-PC and non OEM branded.
SRP: $199. 17,00 Yen($198). 175 Pounds. 160 Euros.
OEM: Partners. Toshiba.Hitachi.NEC.Nvidia.Novell.LG. Apple.(SEGA's decision to use a Novell OS instead of just Android got Apple behind the device.)
Release Date: Upon unveiling, will be immediately available for retail. Tablet devices can be released and manufactured to retail VERY quickly with little to no problem.
What does it look like? An iPad turned on its side facing parallel.
