Components of the Centrino platform. From right, clockwise: Intel PRO/Wireless network adapter, Intel mobile processor, Intel mobile chipset (southbridge and northbridge).

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Marketing

Intel has reportedly invested US$300 million in Centrino advertising. Because of the ubiquity of the marketing campaign, many consumers mistakenly refer to Pentium M and Intel Core processors as "Centrinos". Many consumers have received the impression that only Centrino provides wireless connectivity in a laptop. // Advert redirects here. ... Introduced in March 2003, the Pentium M is an x86 architecture microprocessor designed and manufactured by Intel. ... This article is about the Intel mobile processor family. ...

The Centrino marketing program has been widely assumed to be responsible for the success of Intel laptop PCs. However, findings of the Japanese FTC in March of 2005 indicate that the financial incentives associated with the Centrino program were used as illegal, anti-competitive practices by Intel to induce its customers not to buy laptop chips from Intel's long time rival AMD. In the quarter immediately following the JFTC ruling, AMD boasted more than 60 laptop computer design wins which was a strong resurgence from the [1] drastic share reductions seen in 2003 and 2004. FTC may mean several things: The Federal Trade Commission. ... Anti-competitive practices are business or government practices that prevent and/or reduce competition in a market. ... Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. ...

To qualify for a Centrino label, laptop vendors must use all three Intel qualified parts under each platform, otherwise using only the processor and chipset will carry the Pentium M, Pentium Dual-Core, Celeron, Intel Core or Intel Core 2 label instead. For the band, see Laptop (band). ... Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC, SEHK: 4335), founded in 1968 as Integrated Electronics Corporation, is an American multinational corporation that is best known for designing and manufacturing microprocessors and specialized integrated circuits. ... CPU redirects here. ... Diagram of a motherboard chipset A chipset is a group of integrated circuits, or chips, that are designed to work together, and are usually marketed as a single product. ... Introduced in March 2003, the Pentium M is an x86 architecture microprocessor designed and manufactured by Intel. ... The new Pentium Dual-Core logo The Pentium Dual-Core brand refers to lower-end x86-architecture microprocessors from Intel. ... The Celeron brand refers to a range of Intels x86 CPUs for budget/value personal computers. ... This article is about the Intel mobile processor family. ... The Core 2 brand refers to a range of Intels consumer 64-bit dual-core and MCM quad-core CPUs with the x86-64 instruction set, and based on the Intel Core microarchitecture, which derived from the 32-bit dual-core Yonah laptop processor. ...

Centrino Brand Names Updated

In order for a smooth platform transition over Centrino 2, and current confusion over Centrino logo, Intel had started to have brand names and logos changed for Napa and Santa Rosa notebook platforms in the second quarter of 2008 onwards. ^[1]

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Notebook implementations

Carmel platform (2003)

Intel used Carmel as the code-name for the first-generation Centrino platform, introduced in March 2003. Image File history File links CentrinoLogoV2. ... “Carmel, California” redirects here. ...

The Carmel platform consists of:

• an Intel Pentium M processor (code-named Banias or later Dothan) with a 400 MT/s FSB, Socket 478 and
• an Intel 855 series chipset (code-named Odem or Montara with Intel Extreme Graphics 2), DDR-266 and
• an Intel PRO/Wireless 2100B or later 2200BG mini-PCI Wi-Fi adapter (code-named Calexico).

Industry-watchers initially criticized the Carmel platform for its lack of an IEEE 802.11g-solution, because many independent Wi-Fi chip-makers like Broadcom and Atheros had already started shipping 802.11g products. Intel responded that the IEEE had not finalized the 802.11g standard at the time of Carmel's launch, and that it did not want to launch products not based on a finalized standard. In early 2004, after the finalization of the 802.11g standard, Intel permitted an Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG to substitute for the 2100. At the same time, they permitted the new Dothan Pentium M to substitute for the Banias Pentium M. Initially, Intel permitted only the 855GM chipset, which did not support external graphics. Later, Intel allowed the 855GME and 855PM chips, which did support external graphics, in Centrino laptops. Introduced in March 2003, the Pentium M is an x86 architecture microprocessor designed and manufactured by Intel. ... Megatransfer is a term used in computer technology, referring to a number of data transfers (or operations). ... A typical north/southbridge layout In personal computers, the Front Side Bus (FSB) is the data transfer bus that carries information between the CPU and the northbridge of the Motherboard. ... In computing, Socket 478 is a type of CPU socket used for Intels Pentium 4 and Celeron series CPUs. ... IEEE 802. ... IEEE 802. ... Mini PCI Wi-Fi card Type IIIB Mini PCI is a standard for a computer bus for attaching peripheral devices to a computer motherboard and is an adaptation of the Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) bus. ... IEEE 802. ... Broadcom Corporation is a leading American supplier of integrated circuits (ICs) for broadband communications. ... Atheros Communications (NASDAQ: ATHR) is a developer of semiconductors for wireless communications. ... IEEE 802. ... For the band, see Laptop (band). ...

Despite criticisms, the Carmel platform won quick acceptance among OEMs and consumers. Carmel could attain or exceed the performance of older Pentium 4-M platforms, while allowing for laptops to operate for 4 to 5 hours on a 48 W-h battery. Carmel also allowed laptop manufacturers to create thinner and lighter laptops because its components did not dissipate much heat, and thus did not require large cooling systems. Original equipment manufacturer, or OEM, is a term that refers to containment-based re-branding, namely where one company uses a component of another company within its product, or sells the product of another company under its own brand. ... The watt-hour (symbol W·h) is a unit of energy. ...

Sonoma platform (2005)

Intel used Sonoma as the code-name for the second-generation Centrino platform, introduced in January 2005. Sonoma City Hall in the town plaza Sonoma is a historically significant city in Sonoma Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA. It is centered around its historic town plaza, a remnant of the towns Spanish colonial past. ...

The Sonoma platform consists of:

• an Intel Pentium M processor (code-named Dothan) with a 533 MT/s FSB, Socket 479 and
• an Intel Mobile 915 Express series chipset (code-named Alviso with Intel's GMA 900), DDR2-533 and
• the Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG or 2915ABG mini-PCI Wi-Fi adapter (code-named Calexico2).

The Mobile 915 Express chipset, like its desktop version, supports many new features such as DDR2, PCI Express, Intel High Definition Audio, and SATA. Unfortunately, the introduction of PCI Express and faster Pentium M processors causes laptops built around the Sonoma platform to have a shorter battery-life than their Carmel counterparts; Sonoma laptops typically achieve between 3.5-4.6 hours of battery-life on a 53 W-h battery. Introduced in March 2003, the Pentium M is an x86 architecture microprocessor designed and manufactured by Intel. ... Megatransfer is a term used in computer technology, referring to a number of data transfers (or operations). ... A typical north/southbridge layout In personal computers, the Front Side Bus (FSB) is the data transfer bus that carries information between the CPU and the northbridge of the Motherboard. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... GMA X3000 on Intel DG965WHMKR motherboard The Intel Graphics Media Accelerator, or GMA, is Intels current line of graphics processors (GPUs) built into various motherboard chipsets. ... DDR-II SDRAM (Double Data Rate Two Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory) is a computer memory technology that is expected to become a mainstream solution at some point late in 2004. ... IEEE 802. ... IEEE 802. ... Mini PCI Wi-Fi card Type IIIB Mini PCI is a standard for a computer bus for attaching peripheral devices to a computer motherboard and is an adaptation of the Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) bus. ... PCI Express (formerly known as 3GIO for 3rd Generation I/O, not to be mistaken with PCI-X) is an implementation of the PCI computer bus that uses existing PCI programming concepts and communications standards, but bases it on a much faster serial communications system. ... Intel High Definition Audio (IHD or Azalia) refers to the specification released by Intel in 2004 for delivering high-definition audio that is capable of playing back more channels at higher quality than previous integrated audio codecs like AC97. ... A SATA power connector. ...

Napa platform (2006)

The code-name Napa designates the third-generation Centrino platform, introduced in January 2006 at the Winter Consumer Electronics Show. The platform initially supported Intel Core Duo processors but the newer Core 2 Duo processors were launched and supported in this platform from July 27, 2006 onwards. Image File history File links CentrinoLogoV3. ... Image File history File links CentrinoLogoV3-Duo. ... Napa is the county seat of Napa County, California. ... The International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is a trade show held each January in Las Vegas, Nevada, and is sponsored by the Consumer Electronics Association. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Intel Core. ... Core 2 Duo brand logo Core 2 Extreme brand logo Core 2 is an eighth-generation x86 architecture microprocessor produced by Intel based on an all-new CPU architecture called the Intel Core Microarchitecture, which is the successor of NetBurst microarchitecture that has powered most Intel processors since 2000. ...

The Napa platform consists of:

• Processors - Socket M / Micro-FCBGA
  • an Intel Core Solo, Core Duo (code-named Yonah) processor, or
  • an Intel Core 2 Duo (code-named Merom) processor with a 667 MT/s FSB for Napa Refresh platform, or
  • an Intel Core 2 Solo (code-named Merom) processor with 553 MT/s FSB for Napa Refresh platform (Sept 2007), and
• an Intel Mobile 945 Express series chipset (code-named Calistoga with Intel's GMA 950), including ICH7M southbridge, and
  • RAM supported for DDR2-533 and DDR2-667 SO-DIMM.
• the Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG mini-PCIe Wi-Fi adapter (code-named Golan), and
  • Some newer models (as of 1st quarter 2007) of the Napa Refresh platform contain the newer 4965AGN (a/b/g/draft-n) wireless cards.

Intel uses Centrino Duo branding for laptops with dual-core ("Core Duo") and ("Core 2 Duo") processors and retains the Centrino name for laptops with single core ("Core Solo") processors. Some of the initial Core Duo laptops, are still labeled as Intel Centrino rather than Centrino Duo. Socket M (sometimes referred to as FCPGA6) is a CPU interface introduced by Intel in 2006 for the Intel Core line of mobile processors [1]. It is currently used in all Intel Core products, as well as the Core-derived Dual-Core Xeon codenamed Sossaman. It is also used in... A notebook processor is a CPU optimized for notebook computers. ... This article is about the Intel mobile processor family. ... The Core 2 brand refers to a range of Intels consumer 64-bit dual-core and MCM quad-core CPUs with the x86-64 instruction set, and based on the Intel Core microarchitecture, which derived from the 32-bit dual-core Yonah laptop processor. ... The Core 2 brand refers to a range of Intels consumer 64-bit dual-core and MCM quad-core CPUs with the x86-64 instruction set, and based on the Intel Core microarchitecture, which derived from the 32-bit dual-core Yonah laptop processor. ... The Core 2 brand refers to a range of Intels consumer 64-bit dual-core and MCM quad-core CPUs with the x86-64 instruction set, and based on the Intel Core microarchitecture, which derived from the 32-bit dual-core Yonah laptop processor. ... Megatransfer is a term used in computer technology, referring to a number of data transfers (or operations). ... A typical north/southbridge layout In personal computers, the Front Side Bus (FSB) is the data transfer bus that carries information between the CPU and the northbridge of the Motherboard. ... GMA X3000 on Intel DG965WHMKR motherboard The Intel Graphics Media Accelerator, or GMA, is Intels current line of graphics processors (GPUs) built into various motherboard chipsets. ... Look up RAM, Ram, ram in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... SO DIMM is an abbreviation for Small Outline Dual In-line Memory Module, and is a smaller form of DIMM used most often in notebook/portable computers, small form-factor computers (Such as those with a Mini ITX motherboard) and high-end upgradable office printers. ... IEEE 802. ... A wlan PCI Express Mini Card and its connector. ... This article is about the Intel mobile processor family. ...

Santa Rosa platform (2007)

The code-name Santa Rosa refers to the fourth-generation Centrino platform, which was released on Wednesday 9 May 2007. Location in Sonoma County and the state of California Country State County Sonoma Area  - City 40. ... is the 129th day of the year (130th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ...

The Santa Rosa platform consists of: Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ...

• Processors - Socket P / Micro-FCBGA
  • an Intel Core 2 Duo (code-named Merom) second generation processor with 800 MT/s FSB, or
  • an Intel Core 2 Duo (code-named Penryn) 45nm processor with 800 MT/s FSB and SSE4.1, which will add 47 new instructions to SSSE3. It was scheduled for release in January 2008^[2] for Santa Rosa Refresh platform, and
• an Intel Mobile 965 Express chipset (code-named Crestline): GM965 with Intel's GMA X3100 graphics technology or PM965 with discrete graphics, and ICH8M southbridge, 800 MT/s front side bus with Dynamic Front Side Bus Switching to save power during low utilization, and
  • Intel Dynamic Acceleration (IDA), better Windows Vista Aero support.^[3]
  • RAM supported for DDR2-533 and DDR2-667 SO-DIMM.
  • EFI-compliant firmware, a successor to BIOS.
  • optional NAND flash-memory caching branded as Intel Turbo Memory (code-named Robson)
• the Intel WiFi Link 4965AGN (a/b/g/draft-n) mini-PCIe Wi-Fi adapter (code-named Kedron).
  • Wireless-N technology boasts a 5X speed increase, along with a 2X greater coverage area, and supports 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz signal bands, with enough bandwidth for high definition audio and video streams.^[4]

The Santa Rosa platform comes with dynamic acceleration technology. It allows single threaded applications to execute faster. When a single threaded application is running the CPU can turn off one of the CPU cores and overclock the active core. In this way the CPU maintains the same Thermal Profile as it would when both cores are active. Santa Rosa performs well as a mobile gaming platform due to its ability to switch between single threaded and multithreaded tasks.[2]. Other power savings come from an Enhanced Sleep state where both the CPU cores and the chipset will power down. The Intel Socket P is the next processor socket replacement for the new Intel Core 2 Chips. ... A notebook processor is a CPU optimized for notebook computers. ... The Core 2 brand refers to a range of Intels consumer 64-bit dual-core and MCM quad-core CPUs with the x86-64 instruction set, and based on the Intel Core microarchitecture, which derived from the 32-bit dual-core Yonah laptop processor. ... The Core 2 brand refers to a range of Intels consumer 64-bit dual-core and MCM quad-core CPUs with the x86-64 instruction set, and based on the Intel Core microarchitecture, which derived from the 32-bit dual-core Yonah laptop processor. ... Megatransfer is a term used in computer technology, referring to a number of data transfers (or operations). ... A typical north/southbridge layout In personal computers, the Front Side Bus (FSB) is the data transfer bus that carries information between the CPU and the northbridge of the Motherboard. ... The Core 2 brand refers to a range of Intels consumer 64-bit dual-core and MCM quad-core CPUs with the x86-64 instruction set, and based on the Intel Core microarchitecture, which derived from the 32-bit dual-core Yonah laptop processor. ... The Core 2 brand refers to Intels x86 64-bit microprocessors (with the eighth-generation microarchitecture, named Core architecture) targeted at the consumer and business markets (except the servers) above Pentium Dual-Core. ... Megatransfer is a term used in computer technology, referring to a number of data transfers (or operations). ... SSE4, also known by its Intel code name Tejas New Instructions (TNI), is the fourth iteration of the SSE instruction set. ... Supplemental Streaming SIMD Extension 3 (SSSE3)[1] is Intels name for the SSE instruction sets fourth iteration, as they appear to consider it merely a revision of SSE3. ... GMA X3000 on Intel DG965WHMKR motherboard The Intel Graphics Media Accelerator, or GMA, is Intels current line of graphics processors (GPUs) built into various motherboard chipsets. ... Megatransfer is a term used in computer technology, referring to a number of data transfers (or operations). ... A typical north/southbridge layout In personal computers, the Front Side Bus (FSB) is the data transfer bus that carries information between the CPU and the northbridge of the Motherboard. ... Look up RAM, Ram, ram in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... SO DIMM is an abbreviation for Small Outline Dual In-line Memory Module, and is a smaller form of DIMM used most often in notebook/portable computers, small form-factor computers (Such as those with a Mini ITX motherboard) and high-end upgradable office printers. ... The workings of the Extensible Firmware Interface The Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI) is a software interface between an operating system and platform firmware. ... For other uses, see Bios. ... A USB flash drive. ... Intel Turbo Memory (codenamed Robson [1], also known as a Robson cache) is a technology introduced by semi-conductor company Intel to utilize NAND flash memory modules, reducing the time it takes for a computer to power up, access programs, and write data to the hard drive. ... IEEE 802. ... A wlan PCI Express Mini Card and its connector. ...

The wireless chipset update was originally intended to include WWAN Internet access via HSDPA (3.5G), (code-named Windigo) co-developed with Nokia [3][4]. After announcing a working partnership, both later retracted the deal citing the lack of a clear business case for the technology. [5]. Support for WiMAX (802.16) was originally scheduled for inclusion in Santa Rosa but appears to have been delayed until Montevina in 2008 [6]. WWAN, which stands for Wireless Wide Area Network, is a form of wireless network. ... High-Speed Downlink Packet Access or HSDPA is a mobile telephony protocol. ... This article is about the telecommunications corporation. ... Official WiMax logo WiMAX, the Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access, is a telecommunications technology aimed at providing wireless data over long distances in a variety of ways, from point-to-point links to full mobile cellular type access. ...

The Santa Rosa platform is branded as "Centrino Pro" when combined with the enhanced security technologies Intel introduced with vPro and will be called "Centrino Duo" when they are not used.[7] Logo for Intel vPro Intel vPro is a platform marketing initiative similar to that of Centrino and Viiv. ...

Montevina platform (2008)

The code-name Montevina refers to the fifth-generation Centrino platform, now formally named Centrino 2 to avoid confusion with previous Centrino platforms. It is scheduled for release at Computex Taipei 2008, taking place on June 3-7, 2008.^[5] Montevina will support Penryn, Intel's 45nm die-shrink version of Core 2 processors. On the 28th of April 2008, Apple has released new iMacs with the Montevina platform.^[6] It's the first PC with this chipset, appearing before the official scheduled release by Intel. The Core 2 brand refers to a range of Intels consumer 64-bit dual-core and MCM quad-core CPUs with the x86-64 instruction set, and based on the Intel Core microarchitecture, which derived from the 32-bit dual-core Yonah laptop processor. ... Core 2 Duo brand logo This article is about Intel processors branded as Intel Core 2. ...

The Montevina platform consists of:

• Processors - Socket B / Socket P / Micro-FCBGA
  • a second-generation Intel Core 2 Duo (code-named Penryn) 45nm processor with 1066 MT/s FSB with clock speeds ranging from 2.26 GHz to 3.06 GHz, also featuring SSE4.1 support, which adds 47 new instructions to SSSE3. It is planned to consume no more than 29W, compared to Merom's and first-generation Penryn's 34W TDP.

• an Intel Mobile 45 Express chipset (code-named Cantiga; GM45, GM47 or PM45) with Intel's GMA X4500 graphics technology and ICH9M southbridge, 1066 MT/s front side bus. The graphics core GM45/47 is expected to be clocked at 533/640MHz which will contain ten unified shaders, up from the GMA X3100's eight.
  • RAM supported for DDR2-667, DDR2-800, DDR3-800 and DDR3-1066 SO-DIMM.
  • NAND flash-memory caching branded as Intel Turbo Memory (code-named Robson 2).
  • Gigabit Ethernet LAN controllers 82567LM and 82567LF (code-named Boazman).^[7]
  • Main support for DisplayPort with an external connector attached to the motherboard along with full supplemental support of HDMI, DVI, and VGA standards

• Wireless Modules
  • the Intel WiFi Link 5100/5300 mini-PCIe adapter (code-named Shiloh), and the add-on card WiMAX (802.16) (code-named Dana Point), or
  • the Intel combo WiFi/WiMAX Link 5150/5350 mini-PCIe adapter (code-named Echo Peak).

The Montevina platform is branded as "Centrino 2 vPro" when combined with security and manageability features built-in technologies. The Intel Socket P is the next processor socket replacement for the new Intel Core 2 Chips. ... A notebook processor is a CPU optimized for notebook computers. ... The Core 2 brand refers to a range of Intels consumer 64-bit dual-core and MCM quad-core CPUs with the x86-64 instruction set, and based on the Intel Core microarchitecture, which derived from the 32-bit dual-core Yonah laptop processor. ... The Core 2 brand refers to a range of Intels consumer 64-bit dual-core and MCM quad-core CPUs with the x86-64 instruction set, and based on the Intel Core microarchitecture, which derived from the 32-bit dual-core Yonah laptop processor. ... The 45 nanometer (45 nm) process is the next milestone (to be commercially viable in late 2006 to early 2007) in semiconductor manufacturing and fabrication. ... Megatransfer is a term used in computer technology, referring to a number of data transfers (or operations). ... SSE4, also known by its Intel code name Tejas New Instructions (TNI), is the fourth iteration of the SSE instruction set. ... Supplemental Streaming SIMD Extension 3 (SSSE3)[1] is Intels name for the SSE instruction sets fourth iteration, as they appear to consider it merely a revision of SSE3. ... The Thermal Design Power (TDP) represents the maximum amount of power the thermal solution in a computer system is required to dissipate. ... GMA X3000 on Intel DG965WHMKR motherboard The Intel Graphics Media Accelerator, or GMA, is Intels current line of graphics processors (GPUs) built into various motherboard chipsets. ... Megatransfer is a term used in computer technology, referring to a number of data transfers (or operations). ... A typical north/southbridge layout In personal computers, the Front Side Bus (FSB) is the data transfer bus that carries information between the CPU and the northbridge of the Motherboard. ... The Unified shader model, known in DirectX 10 as Shader Model 4. ... GMA X3000 on Intel DG965WHMKR motherboard The Intel Graphics Media Accelerator, or GMA, is Intels current line of graphics processors (GPUs) built into various motherboard chipsets. ... Look up RAM, Ram, ram in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... SO DIMM is an abbreviation for Small Outline Dual In-line Memory Module, and is a smaller form of DIMM used most often in notebook/portable computers, small form-factor computers (Such as those with a Mini ITX motherboard) and high-end upgradable office printers. ... A USB flash drive. ... Intel Turbo Memory (codenamed Robson [1], also known as a Robson cache) is a technology introduced by semi-conductor company Intel to utilize NAND flash memory modules, reducing the time it takes for a computer to power up, access programs, and write data to the hard drive. ... DisplayPort is a new digital display interface standard (approved May 2006, current version 1. ... A wlan PCI Express Mini Card and its connector. ... Official WiMax logo WiMAX, the Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access, is a telecommunications technology aimed at providing wireless data over long distances in a variety of ways, from point-to-point links to full mobile cellular type access. ...

Calpella platform (2009)

The code-name Calpella refers to the sixth-generation Centrino platform; it will be competing with AMD Fusion platform. It will premiere in Q2 2009 with the second iteration of Nehalem processors.^{[citation needed]} Image File history File links Nuvola_apps_kcmprocessor. ... Calpella is an unincorporated community located in Mendocino County, California. ... AMD Fusion is the codename for a future next-generation microprocessor design and the product of the merger between AMD and ATI, combining general processor execution as well as 3D geometry processing and other functions of todays GPUs into a single package. ... Nehalem is a codename for both a processor microarchitecture and a processor. ...

The Calpella platform consists of:

• Processors - based on Intel Nehalem microarchitecture (code-named Gilo)
  • an Intel processor (code-named Auburndale) 45nm for Dual Core version, 35-45W TDP, or
  • an Intel processor (code-named Clarksfield) 45nm for Quad Core version, 45-55W TDP.

• an Intel Mobile chipset with Intel's graphics technology that will allow for optimized decoding/encoding and editing/playback of H.264/MPEG-4 AVC video used in Blu-ray Discs and HD 1080p video, optimized for MPEG-2 (DVD) video playback and editing.
  • Intel QuickPath Interconnect support which directly connected to the CPU removing the outdated FSB technology.
  • Direct connect to DisplayPort (and DPCP) as with its predecessor along with legacy support for HDMI (and HDCP), DVI, and VGA.
  • RAM supported for DDR3-800, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333 and DDR3-1600.
  • Solid-state drive or Hybrid hard drives support.

• the Intel WiFi Link (802.11 a/b/g/n) and WiMax (802.16).

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Mobile Internet Device

Main article: Intel Mobile Internet Device

Menlow platform (2008)

On the 2nd of March 2008, Intel introduced the Intel Atom processor^[8], formerly code-named "Menlow", it is a new family of low-power processors designed specifically for Mobile Internet Devices (MIDs). The components are designed with thin, small designs and to work together to enable the best mobile computing and Internet experience on mobile and low-power devices. Image File history File links Nuvola_apps_kcmprocessor. ...

The Menlow platform consists of:

• an Intel processor based on Intel Atom Architecture (code-named Silverthorne) 45nm version.
• a low-power chip with PowerVR SGX integrated graphics
• a wireless radio

PowerVR is the business division of the processor design and implementation company, Imagination Technologies (formerly VideoLogic), which designs the IP for the visual processors part of their business. ...

See also

• Pentium M
• Intel Core
• Intel Core 2
• Intel Atom
• Intel Viiv
• Intel vPro
• Mobile Internet Device (MID)
• AMD mobile platform
• List of Intel codenames

Introduced in March 2003, the Pentium M is an x86 architecture microprocessor designed and manufactured by Intel. ... This article is about the Intel mobile processor family. ... The Core 2 brand refers to a range of Intels consumer 64-bit dual-core and MCM quad-core CPUs with the x86-64 instruction set, and based on the Intel Core microarchitecture, which derived from the 32-bit dual-core Yonah laptop processor. ... Viiv (IPA: , rhymes with five) is a platform marketing initiative from Intel. ... Logo for Intel vPro Intel vPro is a platform marketing initiative similar to that of Centrino and Viiv. ... The AMD mobile platform is an open platform for laptops from AMD. Though little marketing was done on this platform, it has been competing with the Centrino platform in the segment to gain more marketshare. ... Since many years, Intel names IC development projects after geographical names of towns, rivers or mountains near their development locations. ...

References

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External links

• http://www.intel.com/products/centrino/
• Intel Centrino Mobile Technology Test Utility
• Information from Intel Corporation.
• Intel Processor comparison table
• Lindows CEO attacks Intel's Centrino Linux lockout, March 20, 2003.
• Intel's Centrino operating system support page.
• Linux on Centrino based laptops and notebooks.
• Homepage of the software "Notebook Hardware Control"
• Something like "Notebook Hardware Control" for Linux
• Intel(R) vPro(TM) Expert Center