Intel® Centrino® 2 Processor Technology
A new standard in mobile processing performance
The world is your playground—and with a notebook based on Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology, you can experience high-definition digital entertainment, blistering performance, enabled longer-lasting battery life, and the new wireless standard for connectivity.‡
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Features and benefits
Massive performance. Delivering faster performance for multi-tasking with state-of-the-art hafnium-based design, the new Intel Centrino 2 processor technology provides new breakthroughs in mobile performance. With a minimum of 3MB smart cache and 1066 Front Side Bus, you can experience performance gains of up to 50%.¹
Multitask like mad. When you're looking for a notebook that can keep up the pace, Intel Centrino 2 processor technology makes quick work of the toughest computing tasks like HD video encoding up to 90 percent faster so you can accomplish more without the wait.² Plus, when you get an Intel Centrino 2 processor technology with integrated Intel® Turbo Boost, you have everything you need to run Microsoft Windows Vista* with support for full Aero*.
Break free with longer battery life. Designed for the longest possible battery life, notebooks with Intel Centrino 2 processor technology will keep you unwired longer with Intel® Intelligent Power capability and Deep Power Down Technology built in.
Enjoy the hi-def mobile multimedia monster inside. With up to 90% faster performance when compressing HD videos² and over 3X better 3D graphics performance³, you'll enjoy your HD entertainment experience at home or on the fly.
The future of wireless now. With integrated WiFi, you'll get up to 5X the speed when connecting wirelessly to your Wireless N home network and up to 5X better wireless performance for even faster Wireless N technology that's just around the corner.∇
With WiMAX rolling out in cities around the U.S., you’ll want to be ready with WiMAX built into your laptop powered by Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology.Φ Adding the optional WiMAX technology will position you at the cutting edge of 4G wireless. It’s like taking the fast, high-performance Internet experience you’ve come to expect at home, all around town with you.
| Intel® Centrino® processor technology components | |
|---|---|
| Processors | Next-generation Intel® Core™2 processor |
| Chipsets | Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset Family with Intel® Graphics |
| Wireless technologies |
Intel® 82567LM Gigabit Network Connection |
| Recommended technologies | Intel® Turbo Memory |
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‡ System performance, battery life, power savings, high-definition quality, video playback and functionality, and wireless performance and functionality will vary depending on your specific operating system, hardware, chipset, connection availability and rate, site conditions, and software configurations. References to enhanced performance including wireless refer to comparisons with previous generation Intel® technologies. Wireless connectivity and some features may require you to purchase additional software, services or external hardware. See www.intel.com/products/centrino/index.htm and www.intel.com/go/consumerbenchmarks for more information on performance, wireless, power savings and energy efficiency.
¹ As measured using Adobe Photoshop Lightroom* comparing latest generation Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology-based notebooks with comparable frequency first-generation Intel® Centrino® processor technology-based notebooks. Actual performance may vary. See www.intel.com/go/consumerbenchmarks for important additional information.
² Performance measured is based on TMPGEncoder Xpress* 4.4 comparing Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology-based notebooks with comparable frequency first-generation Intel® Centrino® processor technology-based notebooks. Actual performance may vary. See www.intel.com/go/consumerbenchmarks for important additional information.
³ As measured by 3DMark*06 comparing latest generation Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology-based notebooks, including Intel® Graphics Technology, with first-generation Intel® Centrino® processor technology-based notebooks. Actual performance may vary. See www.intel.com/go/consumerbenchmarks for important additional information.
∇ Up to 2x greater range and up to 5x better performance (compared to 802.11a/g) with Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology-enabled notebooks. Actual results may vary based on your specific hardware, connection rate, site conditions, and software configurations. See www.intel.com/performance/mobile/wireless/index.htm for more information. Wireless N standard currently not available in all countries. Check with your PC and access point manufacturer for details.
Φ WiMAX connectivity requires a WiMAX-enabled device and subscription to a WiMAX broadband service. WiMAX connectivity may require you to purchase additional software or hardware at extra cost. Availability of WiMAX is limited; check with your service provider for details on availability and network limitations. Broadband performance and results may vary due to environmental factors and other variables. See www.intel.com/go/wimax/ for more information.