Intel Delivers Performance And Security Enhancements For Intel® Centrino™ Mobile Technology
Key Milestones Show Strong Industry Acceptance
Intel Corporation today disclosed new performance enhancements, support for more robust wireless security standards and
a number of key market acceptance milestones for Intel® Centrino™ mobile technology-based systems.
Intel Centrino mobile technology performance has been enhanced with the availability of a new processor operating at
1.70 GHz, a low-voltage 1.20 GHz processor and the ultra-low-voltage part running at 1.0GHz. Later this month, Intel
will also provide updated networking software that delivers additional support for security features designed to protect
information transmitted while connecting to networks using wireless technology.
When introduced in March there were 34 systems enabled with Intel Centrino mobile technology. Today, PC makers worldwide
are shipping 58 different models, and Intel expects more than 125 designs to be available for sale by the end of the
year. Systems range in style from tablet PCs to thin-and-light designs with large screens to ultra-mobile systems that
weigh less than three pounds. In some cases these mobile systems can achieve greater than five hours of battery life on
a single charge. Importantly, Intel has now verified the compatibility of Intel Centrino mobile technology with more
than 14,000 hotspots worldwide, exceeding its end-of-year goal of 10,000.
“From PC makers to service providers to airports, hotels and retail locations, we are seeing strong acceptance for Intel
Centrino mobile technology,” said Phillip Dows, marketing manager, Intel Australia & New Zealand. “Consumers and business professionals alike are enjoying the benefits of being able to unwire and unplug,
along with the world-class performance and unique designs made possible by Intel Centrino mobile technology.”
Security Enhancements On Tap Later this month Intel will make available updated networking software that provides
additional support for Intel Centrino mobile technology security features. This software update for the Intel
PRO/Wireless 2100 network connection (Intel PRO Network Connection software V7.1), provides support for the latest
enhancements to wireless LAN security such as Wi-Fi Protected Access* (WPA). The networking software has been Wi-Fi
CERTIFIED* for WPA by the Wi-Fi Alliance and validated by Intel to provide greater compatibility for notebook users.
Additionally, the software release provided for Cisco* Compatible Extensions (such as LEAP and CKIP) on notebooks should
be certified by PC makers through the Cisco Compatible program. These enhancements improve the authentication and
encryption of wireless LAN connections.
Product Specifications and Pricing Intel Centrino mobile technology is Intel’s best technology for mobile PCs and is
optimised for thin-and-light, mini and sub notebooks and tablet PCs. The pricing includes the Intel® 855 Chipset Family,
the Intel® PRO/Wireless 2100 Network Connection and the Intel® Pentium® M processor, at speeds of 1.70 GHz, the Low
Voltage at 1.20 GHz and the Ultra Low at 1.0 GHz. In 1,000 units, they are priced at $US694, $US341 and $US319
respectively. These prices represent the cost of the three components (processor, chipset and wireless capability) that
together make up Intel Centrino mobile technology. Intel also sells each device separately.
Intel, the world’s largest chipmaker, is also a leading manufacturer of computer, networking and communications
products. Additional information about Intel is available at www.intel.com/pressroom.
*Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others. Intel, Intel Centrino, Pentium, and SpeedStep
technology are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and
other countries.
For more information on Intel’s mobile performance, visit: www.intel.com/performance
Note: Important Information: Wireless connectivity and some features may require you to purchase or download additional
software, services or external hardware. Availability of public wireless LAN access points limited. System performance
measured by MobileMark* 2002. System performance, battery life, wireless performance and functionality will vary
depending on your specific hardware and software configurations. See http://www.intel.com/products/centrino/more_info
for more information.