Intel Launches Centrino Pro Platform

By Geoff Duncan
May 09, 2007

Known by its codename Santa Rosa, Intel is officially unveiling its Centrino Pro notebook platform, and many computer makers are already touting Centrino Pro systems.

Chip maker Intel has officially launched its Centrino Pro notebook platform, widely known by its codename Santa Rosa, offering improved performance and lower power consumption. Along with Centrino Pro. Intel is announcing several new mobile processors, and many systems makers are already announcing products which will leverage the new technology.

Rather than being based around a particular class of CPU, the Centrino Pro platform includes a broad range of components and technologies, including integrated Flash memory, Active Management Technology (designed to help organizations and enterprises manage and maintain their fleets of notebooks), and 800 MHz frontside bus, improved graphics, support for DDR2-800 memory, integrated Wi-Fi, gigabit Ethernet, and support for high-definition video. Optional features include support for 802.11n Wi-Fi networking, MIMO wireless broadband, and ...

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