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    Core duo same thing as centrino duo??

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by amit84, Jul 19, 2006.

  1. amit84

    amit84 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I ordered a dell inspiron with a T2600 Intel core duo 2.16Ghz, am I getting whats out right now. Is it the same as a centrino duo?
     
    amit84, Jul 19, 2006
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    yamla Notebook Consultant

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    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centrino

    The Centrino Duo isn't a CPU, it's a platform. Or a marketing gimmick, depending on your point of view.
     
    yamla, Jul 19, 2006
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    LocLoc Notebook Guru

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    Centrino is just a standard Intel made up that includes one of their processors and a certified wireless card. So yes Centrino Duo and Core Duo are teh same.
     
    LocLoc, Jul 19, 2006
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