Nvidia today introduced a new platform, based on the NVIDIA Tegra 600 Series computer-on-a-chip that enables a $99 HD mobile internet device (MID) that can go days between battery charges.

The Tegra MID delivers 720p and 1080p video playback, low power consumption, Wi-Fi and 3G connectivity and optimized hardware support for Web 2.0 applications. Tegra also delivers a complete software solution including Microsoft Windows Embedded CE OS, application viewers, full Internet browser, UI framework, board support package (BSP), software development kit (SDK) and Web mail client.

In addition, Nvidia partnered with ST-Ericsson to add 3G communication capability into this new platform, allowing for seamless connectivity, worldwide.

Nvidia also today announced that it has worked with Google and the Open Handset Alliance to unleash Android with the Tegra series of processors.