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Intel Unveils Speedy Pentium III for Laptops with Enhanced Battery Life

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Intel Corporation, the world's largest chip maker, has unveiled a new version of its flagship microprocessor, the Pentium III, for laptop computers. This new technology, called SpeedStep, allows for two power modes: one for maximum performance and one for optimal battery life. This innovation enables notebooks to operate with 40 to 50 percent less power to the processor while maintaining 80 percent of the maximum performance of the Mobile Pentium III processor. Industry experts believe that this technology will blur the distinction between desktop PCs and laptops, with more consumers and businesses using mobile PCs as their sole work computer.

Key Takeaways:

  • Intel Corporation has unveiled a new version of its Pentium III processor for laptop computers with a SpeedStep technology that helps extend battery life.
  • The new technology allows for two power modes: one for maximum performance and one for optimal battery life.
  • Industry sources say the new battery-optimized mode means that notebooks can operate with 40 to 50 percent less power to the processor and still maintain 80 percent of the maximum performance of the Mobile Pentium III processor running at 600 and 650 MHz.
  • Compaq Computer Corporation, the largest global supplier of computer systems, will support the new Pentium III processors at 650 and 600 MHz featuring SpeedStep technology in its Armada, Prosignia, and Presario notebook series.
  • Industry experts believe that this technology will blur the distinction between desktop PCs and laptops, with more consumers and businesses using mobile PCs as their sole work computer.
  • Intel has adopted this technology for its own employees, who use laptops as their primary work computer and plug it into a docking station at their desks.
  • HP, Gateway, Toshiba, and other computer makers have announced that they will support the new Intel processor.

Statistics:

  • 40-50%: reduction of power consumption by notebooks with the new Pentium III processor featuring SpeedStep technology.
  • 80%: percentage of maximum performance maintained by the new Pentium III processor while operating in battery-optimized mode.
  • 600 and 650 MHz: clock speeds of the Mobile Pentium III processor supporting the new SpeedStep technology.
  • 80%: percentage of Compaq customers using laptops as their primary work computer.

Sources:

  • COMTEX (http://www.comtexnews.com)

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