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    The chipmaker will help notebook owners tighten the security of their personal data by incorporating into its Crusoe line features that protect sensitive information.

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  • Intel to boost Xeon chips

    The chipmaker is expected to launch new Xeon chips shortly, running at clock speeds of 3GHz and 3.06GHz and featuring faster data-shuttling components.

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    Nipping at Intel's heels, AMD has released the stopgap AMD's Athlon XP 3000+ chip. Find out how two Athlon XP systems stack up against their P4 competitors.

  • Centrino Central: Four notebooks tested

    Need a notebook with speed and long life? The new mobile platform from Intel doesn't sacrifice battery life for performance. We test four of the first Centrino notebooks.

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