Gizmodo: core duo

Intel's Conroe Replacement Already Pumping Iron

Louis Ramirez — Sat, 27 Jan 2007 16:12:50 EST

So now that you know it's coming, what can you expect from Intel's new chip technology? Well, for starters its codename is Penryn. and in a nutshell it's a 45nm shrink of the Conroe core. The extra real estate will let Intel cram more logic on the processor as well as boost the clock speed. Penryn will launch on Socket 775, so technically today's mobos should support it. Performance-wise, Intel claims....

you'll see double digit performance gains on your multimedia apps. (We'll see about that). So what comes after Penryn? Intel's got a completely new microarchitecture called Nehalem. So no matter how you cut it, just buy your new computer now cause it's gonna be outdated either way. – Louis Ramirez

Life with Penryn [Daily Tech]

Dealzmodo: MacBook Core Duos Are Cheaper Now

Jason Chen — Wed, 08 Nov 2006 17:33:18 EST

Just like when the MacBook Pros went Core 2 Duo, the upgrade of Apple's MacBook line means the old leftover laptops get a bit of a discount. For example, the 1.83 GHz model that used to be $1099 is now $899, and the 2.0 GHz black model that used to be $1499 is now $1099. Quite a steep drop thanks to their newborn brothers pushing them out from under their mother's teat.

If you're in the mood for a 12-inch PowerBook, they still have refurbished models of those going for $1199 down from their old original price of $1699. – Jason Chen

Refurb Store [Apple]

Dealzmodo: Core 2 Duo MacBook Pros Mean Cheap Old Ones

Jason Chen — Tue, 24 Oct 2006 20:00:38 EDT

Looking to get a deal on a MacBook Pro? Hop on over to Apple's refurb shop where they have yesterday's Core Duo MacBook Pros for 22-37% off their old retail price. Just like what happened when my second child was born and we gave the first less attention, the new Core 2 Duo MacBook Pros are making the older models look like dog doo.

The refurbs offer the same warranty as new models, so you get the same protection if this ever dies. If you're not impressed with the marginal speed increases of Core 2 Duos, or if you're looking to save a few bucks, go with these. – Jason Chen

Apple Store [via TUAW]

Looky Here: Mac minis Get Speed Bump, Too

Charlie White — Wed, 06 Sep 2006 12:32:02 EDT

While everyone was all distracted by Apple's upgrade of its iMacs to Core 2 Duo status and 24-inchatude, the Mac minis were also given a speed bump, eliminating the Core Solo once and for all. Good.

Now both minis are sporting shiny Intel Core Duo processors, with the $799 mini using a 1.83GHz Core Duo, up from the 1.66GHz Core Duo it was using before. The lesser $599 model abandoned that wussy 1.5GHz Intel Core Solo and graduated to the 1.66GHz chip that its more powerful bro possessed until today.

Call us bratty, but we're thinking it's too bad the Cupertino clan didn't offer at least one mini with a Core 2 Duo. – Charlie White

Product Page [Apple]

LG LW25-EV Core Duo Laptop With EVDO, DMB - Boobies Sold Separately

Jason Chen — Fri, 28 Jul 2006 15:21:52 EDT

This laptop was made for people on the go! Features like the EVDO enabled data, the DMB TV Tuner, and the 2.4 pound weight all scream "take me to the pool and perhaps you'll meet three Korean ladies."

Other features like the 12.1-inch screen, Core Duo T2400, 1GB of DDR RAM and GeForce Go 7300 makes this quite a capable machine. No price info yet, but we suspect it's only available in Korea for now. – Jason Chen

LW25-EV, 12.1", Duo Core, DMB, EVDO.... Thank you LG [Akihabara News via Slashgear]

Intel's Next Trick: Quad Core Processors

Charlie White — Wed, 28 Jun 2006 09:32:58 EDT

On the heels of Intel's release of its Xeon 5100 dual-core processors, more information has surfaced about Intel's next-generation quad core processors due in the first quarter of 2007. The four-way processors, called "Clovertown" for servers and "Kentsfield" for desktops, are said to be power-hungry, sucking up 110 watts of power compared to the 80 watts of those Xeon 5100 processors announced earlier this week.

All the newer processors by Intel are based on what the company calls the "Core" architecture, as opposed to the Netburst architecture of chips that preceeded the Core Duo and Core Solo. While these upcoming four-way Core chips will still be delivering good efficiency compared to Netburst architecture when you compare performance-per-watt, speculation has it that low-power quad core chips won't be available until 2008. – Charlie White

Intel quad-core processors may see spike in power - sources [TG Daily]

Alienware Releases Three Core Duo Laptops

Jason Chen — Tue, 27 Jun 2006 15:34:58 EDT

Three Core Duo based laptops greet us today from Alienware: the Sentia m3450, Area 51 m5550 and Area 51 m5750.

The Sentia m3450 has:

Core Duo T2300 1.66 GHz (base) - Core Duo T2600 2.16GHz (max)
Windows XP Media Center Edition (base) - MCE + Remote + Dual USB TV Tuner (max)
14" 1280x768 LCD display with Webcam
Intel® 945GM + ICH7 Chipset
512MB DDR2 RAM (base) - 2GB DDR2 RAM (max)
40GB 5400RPM SATA HD (base) - 120GB 5400RPM SATA HD or 100GB 7200RPM SATA HD (max)
24x10x24 CDRW / 8x DVD (base) - 8x Dual Layer DVD (max)
Intel® GMA 950 Extreme Graphics
Intel® 7.1 High-Definition Audio
Internal Intel® PRO Wireless 3945 a/b/g Mini-Card
Integrated 10/1000Mb Gigabit Ethernet & 56K V.92 Modem
Bluetooth

It has 3.5 hours of battery life and weighs 5.5 lbs. Starts at $1,099—not bad for an Alienware&mdash.

The m5550 and the m5750 after the jump.

The m5550 has most of the the same options as the m3450 except for a 15.4" screen, base 60GB hard disk, and a 128MB ATI Mobility X1400 graphics card that's upgradable to a 256MB NVidia GeForce Go 7600.

The m5750 has a 17" screen, the same base X1400 graphics card as the m5550 and an upgradable 256MB ATI Mobility X1800 card.

The m5550 starts at $1,399 and the m5750 starts at $1,499. – Jason Chen

m3450 Product Page [Alienware]

m5550 Product Page [Alienware]

m5750 Product Page [Alienware]

Alienware Laptops Go Core Duo [Digital Trends]

Sony VAIO TX800 Ultraportable Gets FCC Nod

Charlie White — Thu, 01 Jun 2006 09:58:43 EDT

Here's an 11" Sony VAIO notebook that just received FCC approval, the VGN TX800 which will start out with an Intel Core Solo ULV (ultra-low-voltage) 1.06GHz or 1.2GHz processor, eventually to be upgraded to the Intel Core Duo U2500.

Not much else is known about the TX800, but we thought all the other manufacturers had pretty much moved past the Core Solo processor. This looks like a baby-step upgrade to Sony's TX790 series, running the Intel Pentium M 1.2GHz processor. If that's any indication, it sells for around $3000. Hopefully this TX800 will be a bit more price-friendly. – Charlie White

Ultraportable Sony Vaio TX800 laptop approved by FCC [Core Duo News]

Intel Pro Platform to Debut April 27ish

Charlie White — Mon, 27 Mar 2006 12:48:56 EST

Intel is just about to release its Pro Platform, a set of specs that call for a dual core CPU, Vista-ready graphics and generally the ability to manage large groups of computers in an enterprise.

The platform, set to debut at the end of April, will also mandate VoIP and 10-way conference calling on Skype. Think of the whole thing as Centrino and Viiv for the blue suit set. Hey, it's good to see that someone is getting ready for the gluttonous graphic demands of Vista.

Intel Pro Platform will soon arrive [The Inquirer]

HiGrade DMS P60 Viiv PC

Charlie White — Wed, 15 Feb 2006 05:26:15 EST

The first of the Intel Viiv machines are starting hit the streets, and here s probably the best-looking one yet—the Hi-Grade DMS P60 Viiv PC. This small box runs Windows Media Center and will fit in perfectly in a home theater because it's quiet, yet its Intel Core Duo 1.6GHz processor is fast enough to handle HDTV. This one has a smallish 80-GB hard disk and lots of other accoutrements such as WiFi, Bluetooth, DVI port and gigabit Ethernet. It can either stand on end with the help of its included plastic stand, or lie down flat on its integrated rubber feet. There s something important missing, though, and that s a couple of CableCARD slots. Someday. Included are a remote control and an infrared keyboard, and it should be shipping sometime in March for $1391.

The Hi-Grade DMS P60 Viiv PC [Trusted Reviews]

Samsung's Core Duo Pair

tgrumet — Wed, 18 Jan 2006 10:20:33 EST

Samsung's been a busy bee, and per usual, comes out with some good-looking equipment for us to ogle. The X60 and the R65 are both Core Duo notebooks with 15.4- and 15-inch displays respectively. Both come with T2300 Core Duo processors backed up with half a gig of RAM and 80GB hard drives and both are blessed with Samsung's "Digital Natural Image Enhancement" (DNIE) and "SuperClear" technology.

The X60 also comes with an ATI Radeon Mobility X1400 graphics card, five hours of battery life and weighs in at 5.3 lb. You can grab this baby for about $1,800. The R65, on the other hand, is a bit more of a powerhouse, with a nVidia GeForce Go 7600 graphics card, SRS 3D speakers and two PC card slots which can use both PCI Express and PCMCIA standards. It weighs in at about 6 lb. and runs for about $2,000.

Samsung Sexes Up Core Duo [Trusted Reviews]