700Mhz Fast Mobile Computer Processing From Intel
NEWS RELEASE
INTEL ANNOUNCES FASTEST MOBILE PENTIUM® III PROCESSORS FEATURING SPEEDSTEPTM TECHNOLOGY
Intel
Mobile Processors Enable Highest Performing Notebooks
for
Anytime, Anywhere Computing
AUCKLAND, April 26, 2000 -
Intel New Zealand has introduced its highest performance
mobile PC processors that will enable today's thinnest,
lightest notebook computers. The new mobile Pentium® III
processor featuring Intel® SpeedStep™ technology at 700 MHz
will power mobile PCs that can deliver desktop-class
performance without compromising mobility.
Intel has also
announced the new mobile Intel® Celeron™ processor at 550
MHz, which delivers an exceptional value for consumers
looking to buy a low-cost mobile PC. Both processors are
shipping in volume from today.
"Mobile Pentium III
processor-based systems meet the demands of the new Internet
economy by enabling the highest performing mobile PCs on the
market today," said Scott Gilmour, General Manager, Intel
New Zealand. "Intel SpeedStep technology provides the ideal
combination of instantaneous performance and low power to
extend battery life."
Intel SpeedStep Technology
Mobile
Pentium III processors featuring Intel SpeedStep technology
are
designed to deliver desktop-class performance for
mobile PCs. The processors can
dynamically switch clock
frequency and voltage, depending on whether the computer is
running on batteries or is plugged into AC power. When
running in Battery Optimised Mode,
the processors run at a lower frequency and lower voltage (1.35 volts), significantly lowering CPU power consumption while still delivering high performance. When a user plugs into an AC outlet, the notebook can automatically switch to Maximum Performance Mode, increasing the frequency significantly. These changes in frequency happen in only 1/2000th of a second -- so fast, they are invisible to users, even if they occur in the middle of performance-intensive applications, such as playing a DVD movie. Users also have the freedom to select the Maximum Performance Mode even while running on batteries. Making the switch is as easy as clicking an icon at the bottom of the screen, and no reboot is required.
Mobile Processors Designed for Portability
All of
Intel's mobile processors are designed specifically for
mobile computers. As such, they run at a lower voltage than
their desktop counterparts, which helps to save battery
life. In addition, mobile Pentium III and Celeron
processors implement Intel's Quick Start technology, which
can reduce processor power to below 0.5 watts**, further
improving battery life. The mobile Pentium III processor 700
MHz featuring Intel SpeedStep technology, like the
previously introduced 650/600 MHz, takes advantage of the
Intel's low power technologies and consumes less than 2
watts** of average power in Battery Optimised
Mode.
Another advantage of Intel mobile processors is
that they are significantly smaller than desktop processors,
enabling the development of even lighter and thinner mobile
computers. In BGA and Micro PGA packaging, Intel mobile
processors are the size of a postage stamp and weigh about
the same as a nickel.
Processor Specifications and
Pricing
Mobile Pentium III processors featuring Intel
SpeedStep technology are now offered at speeds of 700, 650
and 600 MHz. The mobile Pentium III processor featuring
SpeedStep technology operate at 700 MHz in Maximum
Performance Mode and 550 MHz in Battery Optimised Mode. The
previously introduced mobile Pentium III processor featuring
SpeedStep technology operate at 650/600 MHz in Maximum
Performance Mode and 500 in
Battery Optimised Mode.
All three processors feature a 100 MHz system bus, 256
Kilobyte, full-speed Advanced Transfer Cache, Advanced
System Buffering, and Internet Streaming SIMD extensions.
These features combine to deliver the highest performance of
any mobile processor in the market today.
Mobile Intel
Celeron processors are now offered in 550, 500, 466, 450 and
433 MHz. These processors offer a great value for low-cost
mobile PCs.
In 1,000 unit quantities, the mobile Pentium
III processor at 700 MHz is priced at US$562. The mobile
Intel Celeron processor 550 MHz is US$170 in the same
quantities.
Intel, the world's largest chip maker, is
also a leading manufacturer of computer, networking and
communications products. Additional information about Intel
is available at www.intel.com/pressroom.
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