Intel to launch Core processor for laptop

Intel India on Wednesday announced a host of new technologies that are designed to boost the performance of laptop computers by several notches.

At the core of the upgraded technologies are Intel Core 2 duo processors -- Centrino Duo and Centrino Pro -- that Intel claims will turbo charge the performance of notebook PCs like never before.

"We have improved virtually all aspects of Intel-based notebooks, the most popular and fastest growing computing market segment in the world", said Ramamurthy Sivakumar, MD, Intel South Asia, at a function in New Delhi.

The new hardware is expected to deliver great-looking videos and graphics, stronger and faster wireless signals, better security and manageability and improved battery life.

More than 230 Intel Centrino Duo and Intel Centrino Pro processor technology- based designs from PC manufacturers, resellers and integrators around the world are expected to take advantage of these and other features this year.

The next-generation of Core Duo processor will deliver break-through mobile performance and responsiveness for demanding business users and consumers alike.

The next generation Wireless-N provides 802.11AGN WLAN which will make the download process faster from the internet.