THE WHATIS.COM WORD-OF-THE-DAY April 4, 2003 Centrino
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Analysts suggest that a more mobile laptop may in time replace the desktop computer as well. The Centrino package consists of: - The Pentium M processor - The 855 chipset Family - The PRO/Wireless network connection In addition to a 400 MHz system bus and a 1 MB L2 cache, the M processor has the ability to use only the voltage that applications demand. The 855 Chipset supports up to 2 GB of double data rate (DDR) memory and USB 2.0 for faster data transfer. The PR/Wireless connection supports Wi-Fi (802.11b) and power functions designed to maximize battery life. One industry commentator reports an experience of up to seven hours of battery-supported use on an IBM Thinkpad. 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