Intel Centrino Mobile Technology

[Atlechnik]

I have been looking for laptop for my brother. I have been reading up on some systems and wondering what is extactly is the centrino tech. and is it worth getting?

 

[MDE]

The Centrino package consists of the Pentium M CPU, Intel wireless network chip, and Intel 855 chipset. Don't get too caught up in the GHz ratings on the CPU because the P-Ms are more powerful per MHz than P4s. If he's playing games I'd get a 1.6GHz+ P-M with ATI Mobility Radeon 9600 or higher graphics, and then consider a desktop. If not, then anything under the sun will do, and focus more on portability.

For an alternative laptop for light\moderate gaming, CPU intensive stuff, the eMachines M68xx series is nice. I have the M6805 (the lowest model) and I have almost no complaints about it.

 

[JBT]

Centrino set ups are great. They are just what MDE just said IIntel Pentium-M CPU, Intel 855 Chipset and Intel wireless. I have one that is only 1.3 Ghz and it does very well still. I would compare it to a 1.8-1.9Ghz P4 or so. I can play games just fine even with a Radeon 9000 64MB mobile, just not at the highest settings... Actually plays Far Cry decently enough.

I would reccomend one because they on the most part are very light, have great battery life, and do not put out alot of heat. All of which are important things to consider when choosing a laptop. Essecially if you are going to lug it around and actually put it on your lap.

 

[Reliant]

I :heart: my Centrino.

 

[corkyg]

Centrino just about doubles battery life for most notebooks. Well worth it if you travel. It also runs cooler.

 

[batmanuel]

Keep in mind the new Pentium M's, with double the L2 cache (2MB) and a few other enhancements are hitting the streets now. Might want to keep an eye out for some good deals on those. The new ones will carry a model number like 715, 725, etc.

 

[Juice Box]

Download battery doubler, it really works well! I also reccomend disabling all devices you arent using to increas battery life up to 200% (IE CD rom, wireless card, USB ports, etc)

 

[eofeapr]

yes BatManuel

http://memoryworld.net

has intel mobility cpus

am looking at the 1.7 with 2mgb cache myself

 

[Schadenfroh]

Originally posted by: eofeapr
http://memoryworld.net

has intel mobility cpus

am looking at the 1.7 with 2mgb cache myself

any adapters to slap these into a standard desktop mobo?

 

[Krk3561]

Originally posted by: Schadenfroh

Originally posted by: eofeapr
http://memoryworld.net

has intel mobility cpus

am looking at the 1.7 with 2mgb cache myself

any adapters to slap these into a standard desktop mobo?

There are supposedly desktop boards coming out soon.

 

[Carbonadium4]

Originally posted by: Schadenfroh

Originally posted by: eofeapr
http://memoryworld.net

has intel mobility cpus

am looking at the 1.7 with 2mgb cache myself

any adapters to slap these into a standard desktop mobo?

Runing this puppy on
Dell D800
Pentium M @ 1.7GHz w/2MB L2 Cache
512MB RAM
nVidia GeForce 2GO 5650 w/128MB RAM
Hitachi 60 GB 7200 RPM HDD

Doom3 Benchmark For Fun..
Med Quality
800x600 Default - 9 FPS

Low Quality
640x480 Default - 14 FPS

 

[mrwxyz]

Originally posted by: Carbonadium4

Originally posted by: Schadenfroh

Originally posted by: eofeapr
http://memoryworld.net

has intel mobility cpus

am looking at the 1.7 with 2mgb cache myself

any adapters to slap these into a standard desktop mobo?

Runing this puppy on
Dell D800
Pentium M @ 1.7GHz w/2MB L2 Cache
512MB RAM
nVidia GeForce 2GO 5650 w/128MB RAM
Hitachi 60 GB 7200 RPM HDD

Doom3 Benchmark For Fun..
Med Quality
800x600 Default - 9 FPS

Low Quality
640x480 Default - 14 FPS

where'd the d3 benchmark come from?

 

[Macro2]

Centrinos are good but I'd rather have a Athlon64 notebook. E-machines makes a nice one sold at Best Buy.

 

[Carbonadium4]

Dell D800
Pentium M @ 1.7GHz w/2MB L2 Cache
512MB RAM
nVidia GeForce 2GO 5650 w/128MB RAM
Hitachi 60 GB 7200 RPM HDD

Doom3 Benchmark For Fun..
Med Quality
800x600 Default - 9 FPS

Low Quality
640x480 Default - 14 FPS

where'd the d3 benchmark come from?[/quote]

to show what the centrino can do i'm using the newer centrio with 2mb cache

 

[mrwxyz]

Originally posted by: Carbonadium4

Dell D800
Pentium M @ 1.7GHz w/2MB L2 Cache
512MB RAM
nVidia GeForce 2GO 5650 w/128MB RAM
Hitachi 60 GB 7200 RPM HDD

Doom3 Benchmark For Fun..
Med Quality
800x600 Default - 9 FPS

Low Quality
640x480 Default - 14 FPS

where'd the d3 benchmark come from?

to show what the centrino can do i'm using the newer centrio with 2mb cache[/quote]

i actually meant to ask how u got a hold of the game, but reading around the other forums i c that the games r being sold early

 

[Carbonadium4]

oh yeah.. i got it this morning, took it to work, start installing most people got it over the weekend..

anyway.. I think a centrino with a better kick ass video card allows you do to more.. but it'll probably run ur battery down at the same time.. overall I bought my notebook to do some work at home + play counterstrike = super fast