Intel Centrino: built for mobile computing.Intel has launched a set of technologies intended to make mobile connectivity a standard feature for laptops. Intel Centrino includes the Pentium M A family of CPUs from Intel that are part of its Centrino brand for mobile computing. Introduced in 2003 at speeds up to 1.6 GHz, it was formerly code named "Banias." Introduced in 2004, the second-generation Pentium M (code named "Dothan") uses the same chip package but is built with 90 mobile processor (code-named "Banias See Pentium M. "), related chipsets, and an 802.11b receiver. Until now, processor design hasn't differed much between desktop machines and laptop computers. However, version of the desktop feature, the Pentium 4-M, tried to stretch battery power. Centrino is totally focused on the needs of mobile users; for example, it manages power consumption by turning off components that aren't in use, The result is a laptop that, in some situations, can go from five to eight hours between charges. To promote the brand name, Intel plans to certify wireless hotspots in hotels, coffee shops, airports, etc. with the Centrino compatibility logo. For example, it's letting Boingo Wireless Boingo redirects here. For the Hoodwinked character see Boingo (Hoodwinked). For the rock band, see Oingo Boingo. Boingo Wireless is a private American company that provides wireless communication services, specifically Wi-Fi. label its hotspots as Centrino compatible. However, because all current Wi-Fi gear for public hotspots is Wi-Fi compliant (as is Centrino), there's no real compatibility issue. Centrino is mainly marketing (although Pentium M is valuable). Centrino adoption among laptop manufacturers has been somewhat slow. Many manufacturers are using the Pentium M processor but are holding off on the entire Centrino package, which means they can't use the Centrino brand name in their marketing. One reason for the slow Centrino adoption is it only does 802.1 lb. Even though 802.11b is the most widely used Wi-Fi standard, laptop makers are starting to move to the faster, but shorter distance, 802.11a. Some are even going to 802.11g, even though 802.11g spec has yet to be finalized by the Wi-Fi Alliance (Wi-Fi Alliance, Austin, TX, www.wi-fi.org) A membership organization founded in 1999 devoted to certifying 802.11 wireless Ethernet devices for interoperability. The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo on a wireless radio (PC card, access point, etc. . Companies manufacturing Centrino mobile computers include, Dell, IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) , Motion Computing Motion Computing is a Tablet PC company located in Austin, Texas. All computers produced by Motion are in the slate form factor; current products include LS800, LE1600, LE1700, and C5. , Toshiba, and Sony. http://www.intel.com |
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