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The latest range of Intel processors is called Core 2 Duo. These processors feature two core units that let you do more at once without slowing down your machine. You really will experience a breakthrough in performance. These
processors are up to 40 percent faster and over 40 perent more energy-efficient. No more waiting around 1 because there's virus scan running and you want to edit some photographs or burn a CD at the same time. You'll blaze through tasks in different processor-hungry applications without skipping a beat.

The benefits of Intel ® Centrino ® Duo mobile technology are immense. It provides twice the multitasking performance2 while using 28 percent less power3 so you get the benefit of a powerful dual-core PC, plus all the benefits of mobility.

Intel Centrino Duo mobile technology uses up to 28 percent less power than previous generation Intel Centrino components, and this enables vastle improved battery life 4. It also gives you enhanced wireless capabilites, so you can stay online longer and in more pleases than ever 5.

There's a revolution happening in home entertainment, and intel Viiv technology is leading the way. Withan intel Vivv technology-based PC, you'll be able to watch, pause and record live TV and access all your own digital media using just one sleek unit. Even better, Intel Viiv technology gives you exclusive to online movie and entertainment services that you simply can't get anywhere else

Connect your intel Viiv technology-based PC to your wide-screen tv and hi-fi, sit back with your remote control and enjoy the most advanced home entertainment system imaginable.

1.Performance based on SPEC int* _rate_base2000 (2 copies) and energy efficiency based on Thermal Design Power (TDP) comparing Intel ® Core ™2 dUO e6700 TO intel ® Pentium ® D processor 960. Actual performance may vary. See for more information.

2. As measured by SPEC* CPU2000* (SPECfp* _rate_base2000 and SPECint_rate_base2000) comparing intel ® Pentium ®M processors 780 and 750 with Intel Core 2 Duo processors T7600 and T5600. Actual performance may vary.

3. As measured by Average Power of Intel components of an Intel ® Core ™ Duo processor-based laptop as compared to an intel ® Pentium ® M-based notebook. Actual performance may vary. See for important additional information.

4. Based on power utilization measured by average power of Intel components of pre-production Intel ® Core ™ 2 Duo processor-based laptop as compared to an Intel ® Core ™ M processor-based notebook. Actual performance may vary. See for important additional information.

5. System performance, battery life, high-definition quality and functionality, and wireless performance and functionality, will vary depending on your specific operating system, hardware and software configurations. References to enhanced performance including wireless as measured by SYSMark* 2004 SE, PCMark*05, 3DMark*05, 3DMark*06, SPEC* CPU2000* and Adjacent channel Interface (ACI)* refer to comparisions with previous generation Intel ® Centrino ® mobile technology platforms. References to improved battery life as measured by MobileMark* 2005, if applicable, refer to previous generation Intel® Centrino® mobile technology platforms. Wireless connectivity and some features may require you to purchase additional software, services or external hardware. Availability of public wireless LAN access points is limited. wireless funtionality may vary by country and some hotspots may not support Linux-based Intel® Centrino® mobile technology systems. See for more information.