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Core 2 Duo
: Everything you need to know about Intel's new chipsIntel's next-generation Core 2 Duo desktop and laptop processors have met with almost universal acclaim. Laptops using the new chips are starting to trickle out, and Apple's iMac just received a Core 2 Duo shot in the arm. We've reviewed many of the first Core 2 Duo systems to be released, in addition to some of the chips themselves. There's a mountain of Core 2 Duo desktops and laptops that we'll be testing in the coming months; check back here for the latest news, reviews, and commentary.
iMac gains Core 2 Duo chips and 24-inch screen
Blog: Sooner than expected, Apple has brought Intel's mobile Core 2 Duo (a.k.a. Merom) chips to its iMac line and introduced a larger size.
Core 2 Duo laptops hit the streets
Blog: Coinciding with Intel's mobile Core 2 Duo announcement today, a number of manufacturers have updated their laptops with the new processor.
Intel releases Core 2 Duo for laptops
Blog: As promised at last month's launch event, this morning saw the release of the laptop versions of Intel's Core 2 Duo processors.
Core 2 Duo desktop demos
Blog: Core 2 Duo marks the first time Intel has used the same architecture across its entire line of server, desktop, and notebook processors.
End of August for Core 2 Duo laptops
Blog: Intel did have a bit of news on the laptop side, committing to an end-of-August time frame for new Core 2 Duo laptop processors to appear in notebooks on store shelves.
New Core 2 Duo systems from Gateway, Dell, and HP
Blog: Even though we lifted the lid on the new Intel Core 2 Duo and Core 2 Extreme CPUs last week, along with early reviews of systems from Falcon, Dell, and Velocity Micro, there are even more desktops with Intel's speedy new chips being announced today.
Intel drops chip prices with Core 2 Duo release
Blog: With Core 2 Duo officially launching today, Intel follows with its own price move on its old Pentium D 900 series and other older dual-core chips.
AMD responds to Core 2 Duo with price cuts
Blog: AMD has promised for months that it would be dropping prices on its desktop CPUs, and today it finally made the new pricing public.
Overclocked WinBook Core 2 Duo desktop
Blog: Despite rumors to the contrary, Dell's XPS 700 isn't leaving the factory with an overclocked Core 2 Duo processor.
Dell XPS 700 will not ship overclocked
Blog: It's been on Digg, and it's been on Engadget, but the rumors about Dell shipping the XPS 700 are incorrect.
Core 2 Duo is here and it's fast
Blog: Intel released its Core 2 Duo desktop processors tonight. We threw our full suite of benchmarks at two of the five new chips.
Core 2 Duo to shake things up
Blog: These next-generation dual-core desktop processors are certain to shake up the PC landscape.
U don't have 2 be rich 2 Core 2 Duo
Not every Core 2 Duo-based desktop is a $4,000 gaming monster. We've reviewed a handful that sell for $1,000, give or take. Read our reviews before you break the bank on a new Core 2 Duo PC; you should be able to find what you want and stay within your budget.
Core 2 Duo laptops hit the street
Intel announced its Core 2 Duo processors in July, but the mobile versions of the chips weren't available until today. Read our reviews here and expect more Core 2 Duo laptop reviews soon.
Core 2 Duo on sale today: four more desktops reviewed
We've already reviewed a handful of Core 2 Duo systems, as well as the chips themselves. Today's official launch of Intel's new CPUs brings even more systems to light.
Core 2 Duo's desktop debut: first three desktops reviewed
Dell's XPS 700 and Falcon Northwest's Mach V are on the heavyweight gaming powerhouse side and Velocity Micro's Vector GX Campus Edition is for back-to-schoolers.
PC companies roll out Intel's vPro chips
Intel's vPro brand appeared on business PCs from all the usual suspects Thursday, as the chip company tries out the latest facet of its platform-marketing strategy.
Apple speeds up iMacs with Core 2 Duo
Apple Computer's iMac desktops are now equipped with Intel's new Core 2 Duo processors, the Mac maker said Wednesday.
Notebooks embrace the Core 2 Duo
Dell, Gateway, Toshiba and others trotted out their first systems based on the notebook version of the chip, formerly code-named Merom. Merom systems were previewed at Intel's Core 2 Duo launch event in July, but systems are now available for order from PC companies.
Good-bye, Pentium--hello, Core 2 Duo
Intel officially closed the books on the Pentium era on Thursday with the Core 2 Duo, its most important product launch in 13 years.
'Tis finally the season for Intel's Core 2 Duo
Intel is finally ready to launch its Core 2 Duo processor Thursday at an event at its Santa Clara, California-based headquarters, after months of talks and PowerPoint slides. And based on the early reviews, it appears as though Intel has a winner on performance.
Intel's Core 2 Duo lives up to hype
Independent chip reviewers across the Internet unveiled the results of their tests of Intel's upcoming Core 2 Duo processor for desktops, or the chip formerly known as Conroe.
We're not crazy about the PC Club Enpower ENP680's design, but its initial performance results have definitely grabbed our attention.
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We like the HP Pavilion dv6000's attractive design and multimedia features, but initial performance results are a bit underwhelming. We thought this Core 2 Duo laptop would be speedier.
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With the Area-51 m5550 you can go for the kill with the beautiful rendering power or edit photos and digital video footage on the move. Choose the weapon that fits your style.
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Dell's XPS 700 high-end desktop lives up to our expectations and delivers a polished, powerful cutting-edge gaming PC.
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Brand-name shoppers will find that the upper-midrange Dell XPS 410 is an easy, if expensive, way to get into the next generation of CPUs.
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If you want a gaming-oriented Intel Core 2 Duo system and you have to have it right away, the Falcon Northwest Mach V pumps out plenty of frames per second.
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Intel promises 5 hours of battery life with its new line of notebooks. CNET News.com's Neha Tiwari spoke with Craig Raymond of Intel.
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Intel opens its doors for all to view its new line of products. CNET's Neha Tiwari speaks with Sean Maloney, executive vice president of Intel.
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Intel's new chip could make players very happy. CNET's Neha Tiwari talks to Ron Thornburg, the Frag Dolls women's gaming team and Intel executive vice president Sean Maloney.
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