Intel To Update Centrino Laptop Hardware

Intel is set to launch a new hardware for laptop computers. "Santa Rosa" is the code-name for the latest overhaul of Centrino, Intel’s laptop platform brand that helped popularise the Wi-Fi wireless technology now standard in the industry.

Intel"s new product claims to be the first to use flash memory chips, which translates into faster performance and longer battery life.

"Intel has done a lot of things to save power here and there and the overall message of Santa Rosa is more features, more performance with little or no impact on battery life," said Nathan Brookwood, head, Consultancy, Insight 64.

The new hardware will boost performance and battery life by storing some data on flash memory like that found in digital media players and digital cameras. Flash chips can be accessed more quickly than a hard drive and also use less power.

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Intel says it has also improved the integrated graphics of Centrino laptops, adding features and software that make video richer and more akin to what people would see on a television.

In addition, Intel is supporting the latest version of the Wi-Fi wireless technology that can deliver a maximum access speed of 300 megabits per second, about five times faster than the current popular version.

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