Intel will today launch the new Centrino mobile computing platform to Australian customers, promising some modest gains in performance and a few new features for both corporate and consumer users.
Advanced Micro Devices is coming out with its own Centrino. The US-based chipmaker is prepping an energy-efficient notebook chip, code-named Griffin, as well as a platform based around Griffin called Puma, (similar to Intel's Centrino) that will likely allow AMD to better compete in the rapidly growing notebook market.
Intel has issued patches for flaws in its Centrino device drivers and ProSet management software that affect the security of the wireless products.
The chipmaker says a software incompatibility may trip up people trying to use a Centrino-based notebook with a virtual private network. But it says a fix has been available.
As expected, the chipmaker launches three new Pentium M processors that run at higher clock speeds. It also cuts prices on existing versions of the chip.
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The 14.1-inch R61 includes all the important parts of Intel's revamped Centrino platform, including the new Core 2 Duo, extra onboard Turbo Memory, and 802.11n.
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Intel is preparing a marketing push designed to attract consumers to its Centrino family of chips for wireless notebooks.
The chipmaker says a software incompatibility may trip up people trying to use a Centrino-based notebook with a virtual private network. But it says a fix has been available.
As expected, the chipmaker launches three new Pentium M processors that run at higher clock speeds. It also cuts prices on existing versions of the chip.
Intel has confirmed that it has pulled the plug on all plans to add 3G to its Centrino notebook platform. From now on, says the chipmaker, it's WiMAX all the way.
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