Intel Officially Launches Centrino 2
Category: MobilePosted: July 14, 2008 06:34PM
Author: Nemo
As previously reported, Intel delayed the original launch of its next generation platform for mobile computing and today made good on its delayed launch date. Centrino 2, formerly referred to by the code name Montevina, is Intels's latest platform for notebooks based on the Pennryn line of 45nm processors. The delay was caused by issues with the integrated graphics along with delays due to problems in acquiring FCC certification for the built-in 802.11n wireless technology. Today's release includes new mobile Core 2 Duo processors, the new GM45 Express chipset and the 500-series wireless chips which will enable 802.11 draft-n wireless as a standard feature. The new CPUs include the P8400 at 2.26GHz, the P8600 at 2.40GHz, the T9400 at 2.53GHz and the T9600 at 2.80GHz. all of the new processors have a 1066MHz FSB compared to the 800MHz FSB on the previous generation chips. Centrino 2 also supports DDR3 memory which has a lower power requirement versus older DDR2 memory.
