Intel Core 2 Duo

New Intel Core 2 Duo for Macbook Air

The new chip is made using the 65-nanometer process, like other Merom processors. Though the size is identical, the SL7100 LV chip consumes considerably less power and operates at a slower speeds than the Macbook Air chip. Its operation is at 1.2 GHz, with 4MB of cache. It also uses 12 watts of power whereas the Core 2 Duo processor for MacBook Air uses more power, 20 watts of power and operates at 1.6 to 1.8 GHz. core 2 extreme

Intel revealed that the new processor was developed independently of the MacBook Air processor. Also, SL7100 LV processor has similaraties but not identical to the Apple processor.

Lenovo will also include the Core 2 Duo SL7100 LV processor in a laptop called the Lenovo ThinkPad X300. Fujitsu will also include the SL7100 LV in its ultraportable LifeBook P8010 laptop, which includes a 12.1-in. screen, a DVD-RW drive, and wirelesscapabilities. The Fujitsu laptop is now available on Fujitsu's Web site starting at $1,699.

When buying intel Core Duo or Intel Core 2 Duo processor, Microsoft Windows XP Professional operating system, 512 MB to 1 GB memory, 40 GB to 80 GB hard drive. Make sure the laptops are with the latest trendy graphics, such as the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 and the 950 GM. At the very least a combo DVD/CDRW drive. A 12.1-inch screen display is the optimum size. Anything less is a strain on the eyes and anything larger will sacrifice the weight. Two USB ports, a VGA port for external displays, and a Firewire port are absolute musts.