What Exactly is an Intel Centrino Mobile Notebook? by Peter Stewart
There has been a lot of confusion over the use of the term Intel Centrino and what it actually means. An Intel Centrino mobile notebook is actually a combination of Intel products, including what is marked as the Intel Centrino mobile laptop processor, put together to create a wireless... The specifications for an Intel Centrino Mobile Notebook cover an Intel chipset, a Pentium M Processor (often referred to as an Intel Centrino mobile laptop processor) and Intel PRO/Wireless Network Connection.

Maybe You Already Have Wireless and Don't Know It? by Tony Fitz
More and more laptops and desktop computers are coming pre-equipped with wireless networking devices -- it's so cheap that they might as well put it in, to have another thing to list in the system specifications. It is easy to tell if a desktop computer has wireless enabled. ... Intel Centrino If your laptop came with something called 'Intel Centrino mobile technology', then it's good news for you! ... Don't worry, though, if you didn't buy a Centrino laptop -- as long as your laptop has a free card slot, installing wireless on it will be no trouble.

Is Your Laptop or Home Computer Wireless Enabled? by Kevin Erickson
Built in wireless capabilities are becoming almost standard equipment on most laptop and home computers these days for a couple of reasons. One of the primary reasons is cost. Adding wireless capacity is so inexpensive that it would be silly for the manufacturers not to add it. ... Intel Centrino Mobile Technology is a marketing name for a combination of the Intel Pentium M processor and Intel's' Pro Wireless card. ... If you have Intel Centrino Mobile Technology then your computer should have a "Centrino" sticker on it somewhere.

Laptop CPU's-A General Guide by Darren Blythe
The central processing unit (CPU) is probably the most important chip in the computer. It contains the arithmetic and logic unit (ALU), so the computer can do calculations, and the control unit that controls the flow of data between the CPU and other components. ... For the second, Intel's combination of processor, chipset and wireless card technologies marketed under the brand name Centrino is hard to beat. ... There are two things that really matter with laptop processors: the balance struck between processor power and battery consumption, and the links to mobile technology that enable...

Investing Wisely When Buying a Laptop by Allison Thompson
I think many of us have now noticed the prices of laptop computers recently and certainly purchasing one can be quite a big investment for any one these days, but it all depends on you just how much you want to invest in one. When trawling through the paper on a Sunday there are flyers dotted... The Centrino has been produced by Intel to provide a balance between performance and mobility issues for all laptop users. ... So if you are considering purchasing a new laptop then certainly one to be considered is the Centrino with its onboard video card, big RAM (for those planning to use it at...

Smart Investment When Buying a Laptop by Scott Morris
Have you priced a laptop computer lately? Buying a new laptop is a big investment; and just how big of an investment you want to make is entirely up to you. Look in your Sunday newspaper flyers to see countless models on sale each week. Initially selections were made by looking at the... So if you’re in the market for a new laptop computer, one suggestion is to consider buying a Centrino laptop with an onboard video card with a big RAM if you are planning to use it for school or business purposes and also randomly for movies and music.

Buying a Laptop Computer by Logan Rokwild
The following key points to consider when you are deciding which laptop to buy. Size In general, laptops are classified into three broad categories – one, the subcompact or ‘thin and light’ type, which are very portable, do not weigh much and have the most compact overall dimensions. ... Networking Intel Centrino ® Mobile Technology, combines mobile processing power with built-in wireless networking capabilities. ... Intel ® also has a specialized notebook processor tailor-made for mobile technology, called the Pentium M.

Laptop Computers and the PVP Effect! by Tom Fox
Roll over lumbering desktop computers, the limber laptop is here, and it's here to stay! For a while now notebooks have outstripped their ageing desktop PC siblings, easily winning the gold medal in the computer sales olympics. We will illustrate how the PVP effect has contributed greatly to the... Well this is Intel's name for their new notebook technology that combines their Pentium M processor, 855 chipset and the Intel PRO/Wireless 2100 WiFi 802.11 network interface. ... What is Centrino I hear you ask?

How to Buy a Laptop / Notebook Computer by Vaibhav B
You want to buy a laptop do you? And looking at the vast choice available you are confused.....not to worry....heres some advice. Before I go into details, a quick recap of processors is essential. Be aware that it is the processor (cpu) that governs the price of the laptop (along with the... If you need wireless access go in for a Centrino laptop or a Pentium M laptop (u can add wireless technology using a pcmcia card). ... If you aren’t going to move the laptop around much or you want a laptop for games, get a Mobile P4 laptop.

How To Find The Ultimate Gaming Laptop! by Paul Heath
If you are looking to buy the best gaming laptop, it’s best to do your homework. Because the rate at which technology can change, could leave you extremely frustrated if you just purchased what you thought was the ultimate of gaming notebooks, only to see a superior one appear a month later. ... Recently, no matter what brand or model it is, the best gaming laptop must first and foremost come with Intel Centrino mobile technology. ... The additional display size may make your laptop a bit more cumbersome, but you’re there to have fun with the computer, not carry it around.