Intel® Centrino® Processor Technology
A new standard in mobile processing performance.
The world is your playground and with a notebook based on Intel® Centrino® processor technology, you can experience high-definition digital entertainment, blistering performance, enabled longer-lasting battery life, and the new wireless standard for connectivity.Φ
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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 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%.²
Multitask like mad. When you're looking for a notebook that can keep up the pace, Intel Centrino processor technology makes quick work of the toughest computing tasks with up to 90% faster HD video encoding so you can accomplish more without the wait.³ Plus, with Intel Centrino processor technology, 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 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 videos³ and over 3X better 3D graphics performanceΩ, 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.°
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| Intel® Centrino® processor technology components | |
|---|---|
| Processors | Intel® Core™2 Duo processor |
| Chipsets |
Mobile Intel® GS45 Express Chipset Family with Intel® Graphics |
| Wireless technologies |
Intel® Next-Gen Wireless-N (Intel® WiFI Link 5000 series) Intel® 82567LM Gigabit Network Connection |
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¹ Intel® Centrino® (Processor #s: SL9400, SL9300, SU9400, SU9300) compared to same generation full size Intel® Centrino® processor technology SKUs: (Processor #s T9400, T9600)
² Intel® Centrino® low voltage + low TDP wattage SKU (SL9400, SL9300, SU9400, SU9300) compared to same generation standard voltage/TDP Intel® Centrino® SKUs (Processor #s: T9400, T9600)
³ 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.
Ω 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.
Φ 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 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. Availability of public wireless LAN access points is limited, wireless functionality may vary by country and some hotspots may not support Linux*-based Intel® Centrino® processor technology systems. See www.intel.com/products/centrino/index.htm and www.intel.com/performance/mobile/index.htm for more information on performance, wireless, power savings and energy efficiency.
° 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.