What is an Intel Centrino processor?
Centrino is Intel’s name for its wireless mobile technology. The technology takes into account the central processing unit (CPU), mainboard chipset and wireless technology. The technology has features designed to increase battery life, and allow for thinner and lighter computers.Power SavingsNotebooks with Centrino technology can take advantage of Intel’s Deep Power Down feature where the CPU cores power down when idle to increase battery life. Dynamic Power Coordination lets the cores power down independently depending on use.Wireless NetworkingCentrino technology supports the Wireless A, B and G standards. Some implementations also support Wireless N for even faster wireless connections.Environmental IssuesThe 45nm manufacturing process is lead free, which reduces the notebook’s possible environmental and public health impact.VideoSome Centrino configurations include the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100. This video processor supports DirectX 10 for high-quality graphics and gam
