Tuesday, 17 July 2007

Intel Launches Mobile Core Duo Mobile Processor

Intel has launched the first Intel Core 2 Extreme Edition Mobile dual core Processor claiming to be the world's highest-performing mobile processor. With this launch the world’s top processor maker also announced new desktop processors.

Intel has launched the first Intel Core 2 Extreme Edition Mobile dual core Processor claiming to be the world's highest-performing mobile processor. With this launch the world’s top processor maker also announced new desktop processors.

Intel said will announce battery-friendly quad-core processors for laptop computers next year.

"Laptops are the fastest-growing computing market segment, and there is increasing demand from those who crave the ultimate in video, gaming and design computing performance yet want the freedom and flexibility that a laptop brings," said Mooly Eden, Intel vice president and general manager, Mobile Platforms Group. "Due to our innovative technology and design capabilities, we can offer world-class, power-smart performance for the most demanding mobile users, and are proud to offer it under our Intel Core 2 Extreme brand -- a name that has become synonymous with ultimate performance."

The Intel Core 2 Extreme X7800 mobile dual-core processor, with both cores running at a 2.6 GHz, also features mobile-specific power-saving features that help Intel's customers deliver more energy-efficient and higher-performing computers.

The Intel Core 2 Extreme mobile processor bus ratio locks have been removed. This offers added technical flexibility in customizing systems based on this technology.

The Intel Core 2 Extreme X7800 mobile processor, running at 2.6 GHz with 4 MB of L2 cache, is available at a cost of USD 851. Notebook systems will appear on the market within the next two weeks.