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    Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor T5800 = Centrino2?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by Hal90003434, Dec 15, 2008.

  1. Hal90003434

    Hal90003434 Newbie

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    I just got a ...

    HP Pavilion Entertainment dv5t customizable Notebook PC

    * Onyx
    * Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 (64-bit)
    * Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor T5800 (2.0GHz)
    * 15.4" diagonal WXGA High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1280 x 800)
    * FREE Upgrade to 4GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
    * 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT
    * FREE Upgrade to 320GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
    * Webcam Only
    * HP Color Matching Keyboard
    * Intel Next-Gen Wireless-N Mini-card
    * No Modem
    * SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-R/RW with Double Layer Support
    * No TV Tuner w/remote control
    * 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
    * Microsoft(R) Works 9.0
    * HP Home & Home Office Store in-box envelope

    Anyway the sticker says Intel Centrino inside. It DOES NOT say Intel Centrino 2 .

    My question is: The T5800 processor is a older centrino?? Shouldn't it be a Centrino 2? What processors ARE centrino 2?

    Whats the difference between Centrino and Centrino 2?

    Thanks
     
    Hal90003434, Dec 15, 2008
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  2. Andy

    Andy Notebook Prophet

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    Read this article.
    Only the Penryn-Refresh CPU Series is a part of the Centrino 2 platform.

    (The T5800 is based upon the older Merom core)
     
    Andy, Dec 15, 2008
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  3. flipfire

    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    I think youve mistaken centrino. The Centrino technology is a combination of intel CPU, chipset and wireless card for optimal versatile performance.

    Centrino 2 (Montevina Platform) has faster and better CPU/Chipset/Wireless Card than the previous.
     
    flipfire, Dec 15, 2008
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