Intel creates 'new norms' for mobile work and play

Developed at the Intel India Development Center by a 500 strong team, the Intel Centrino Duo mobile technology has been designed to meet the increasing global need for smaller form factors. Under this project, which started in June 2004, the team has achieved smaller form factor, more battery life and less power consumption. South Asia's contribution in developing this innovative technology for global use is a path breaking effort.

"Intel is focused on creating an innovative mobile computing platform that ushers in a new era of working, playing and living," said Anand Chandrasekhar, vice president, director, Sales and Marketing Group, Intel Corporation. "The Intel Centrino Duo mobile technology platform developed in India, creates a 'new normal' for work and play, taking advantage of a new generation of uses and experiences."

The Intel Centrino Duo mobile technology is powered by the Intel Core Duo processor (formerly codenamed "Yonah"), Intel's new, mobile dual-core processor manufactured using the company's leading 65nm process technology. It boasts a unique design with two processors in a package roughly the size of a large postage stamp, coupling new levels of performance with breakthrough energy-efficiency to inspire innovative laptop and PC designs.

Intel Platform on the Go
Whether for the family taking movies, music and games on vacation, or a business traveler always on the move, Intel Centrino Duo mobile technology delivers dramatic performance improvements, while also reducing component power up to 28 percent over previous generations. The result enables increased system responsiveness and improved battery life in a wide variety of innovative laptop designs.

As an on-the-go, all-in-one entertainment device, Centrino Duo mobile technology features enhanced three-dimensional graphics (up to two times previous generations), and the option to view high-definition (HD) TV. When enabled with Intel High Definition Audio, it also features up to 7.1 surround sound with support for Dolby Digital. Using laptops based on Centrino Duo mobile technology, people can immerse themselves more completely in music, games and HD movies and TV, whether in the car, a coffee shop or on the plane.

Platform components of Centrino Duo mobile technology are 30 percent smaller than the previous generation, enabling a wide variety of laptop sizes and innovative designs. The components also enable a 1.5 watt-average platform power savings relative to previous generations, making it more energy efficient.

The Centrino Duo mobile technology platform is comprised of the Intel Core Duo Processor with dual-core processing and the mobile Intel 945 Express Chipset family.

The platform also includes the Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection, Intel's next- generation wireless network connection advancing WLAN performance of standard Wi-Fi networks, and supports enhanced features that make applications more aware, connected, and responsive, ultimately delivering a better mobile experience.

Platform Component Pricing
The Intel Core Duo processors T2300, T2400, T2500 and T2600 are priced at US$241, US$294, US$423 and US$637 respectively, in 1,000-unit quantities. For information on platform component pricing and availability, one may visit www.intel.com/intel/finance/pricelist/.