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Intel Announces New, Slower, Chip

Posted by chrisd on from the because-you-don't-need-3ghz-HT-laptops dept.

kshkval writes "According to Business Week, Intel is marketing the Centrino, a 1.6 Ghz chip that is slower than previous laptop processors from Intel, but does more. Hey, isn't that what Apple and AMD have gotten so much guff about? The worm turns..."

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  1. "bout time... by natron+2.0 · · Score: 0, Redundant

    sounds like intel has finnaly decided to jump on the bandwagon...but what is up with that name? Centrino?

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  2. AMD is still my chip of choice by Kai_MH · · Score: -1, Redundant

    (A) I don't like laptops (B) AMD are cheaper and generally more efficient... when cooled properly.