Dual Core Intel Processors Sooner Than Expected

Posted by CowboyNeal on Saturday January 29, 2005 @05:33AM from the rolling-out-like-autobots dept.

Hack Jandy writes "AnandTech reports that Intel's Smithfield processors are going to get here sooner than they originally predicted; most likely within the next few months. Apparently, the Intel roadmaps reveal that the launch dates for next generation desktop chipsets, 2MB L2 Prescotts and Dual Core Smithfield processors (operating at 3.2GHz per core) are almost upon us - way ahead of the original Q4'05 roadmap estimates. Hopefully, that means Intel will actually start shipping the new technology instead of waiting four months after the announcement for retail products."

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not a peep about G5 heat and power issues by raxrat · 2005-01-29 07:05 · Score: 0, Flamebait

after reading the previous post about the new pentium-M chips and this one, I'm a little surprised that no one seems to be complaining about the heat and power problems with the G5 CPU. As it is, my G4 1.5 GHz powerbook heats up to beyond comfortable temperatures (while on my lap) and delivers a sad 2 hours of battery life (w/ screen as dim as it can be). Maybe apple should take a page from the Intel centrino book when designing new G5 powerbooks