Windows 7+Intel= "Wintel" — Well, the mathematical operation in question is not that boring because it holds great benefit for all you laptop users. The innovation from the partnership promises to sort out the most significant annoyance of our notebooks - the battery life. As PCMAG reports, Full article (315 words) »

Intel has announced the brand name for its new core series of processors. In 2003, Intel had introduced the first x86 chip platform for PCs/laptops branded as Centrino. The term covered a package of CPU chip, chipset and wireless network module. Four years down the line, the world's largest chip maker has decided to phase out the Centrino brand to simplify the branding of its PC chips. Intel would consolidate most of the desktop and laptop processors under the Core umbrella. Intel would be using three new names for different processor levels - entry-level (Intel Core i3), mid-level (Intel Core i5), and high-level (Intel Core i7).

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There were always a tug-of-war between AMD and Intel as it will always remain. Each company comes with their latest processor ranges and beats their rivals with either price or performance. We have always been more concerned about the name and the product rather than delving deep into the underlying technology that separates them. What makes people rely on Intel Core 2 Duo? What are the answers from AMD's side? All these questions are answered in here. Take a look and the battle of processors won't ever be a thing of Mars to you. Please visit gadgetophilia.com for the detailed report.

Intel and AMD may well be breaking off permanently and never see each other again. Well, its hard to find an instant where two of the closest competitors help each other in technology sharing agreement. Take for example, Microsoft and Google. We all know about their sweet relationship. But AMD and Intel, unlike many others, used to work in certain projects together. However Intel may pull off from these projects within two months because of a rift that was initiated for GlobalFoundries Inc., the California company planning a $4.2 billion computer-chip factory in Malta.
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