World's Best Processor

Intel made history on 27 July and officially unveiled to the world the best microprocessors on the planet – the Intel Core 2 Duo. The next generation of Intel® Pentium® 4 processors, the Intel® Core™2 Duo processor boast a powerful new microarchitecture and delivers record breaking performance while consuming less power required for applications of today and tomorrow– absolute perfection!

The desktop PC version of Intel Core 2 Duo processors also provide up to a 40 percent increase in performance and are more than 40 percent more energy efficient¹ versus Intel's previous best processor. According to multiple independent review organizations, the processors win more than nine out of 10 major server, desktop PC and gaming PC performance benchmarks.

The Intel Core 2 Duo family consists of five desktop PC processors, tailored for business, home, and enthusiast users, such as high-end gamers. Performance ranges from 1.86 GHz to 2.93 GHz. The chips feature 2 MB to 4 MB of onboard memory cache.

The high-end version of the processor, known as the Intel® Core™2 Extreme processor, is designed for power users, enthusiasts and gamers.

The Intel Core 2 Duo mobile processor – previously code named "Merom" comes in five versions as well, each designed to fit the needs of a mobile lifestyle. They’re 20 percent better performing, with no decrease in battery life.

Intel Core 2 Duo processor-based workstations will deliver industry-leading performance for such areas as design, content creation, and technical computing.

The processor family is based on the revolutionary Intel® Core™ microarchitecture, designed to provide powerful yet energy-efficient performance. With the power of dual cores, or computing engines, the processors can manage numerous tasks faster. They also can operate more smoothly when multiple applications are running, such as writing e-mails while downloading music or videos and conducting a virus scan. These dual-core chips also improve tasks, such as viewing and playing high-definition video, protecting the PC and its assets during e-commerce transactions, and enabling improved battery life for sleeker, lighter notebooks.

Source: http://www.pcx.com.ph/news/view.asp?id=265

Intel Centrino Pro Notebooks

PC Express launches three new Intel® Centrino® Pro Notebooks

Featuring the Intel® Core™2 Duo processor and Intel® GM965 Express Chipset from ACER and MSI. Delivering innovative mobile solutions with exceptional dual-core performance, great battery life, and expanded wireless connectivity, this new generation of notebooks delivers up to 2x performance that can provide the headroom to multi-task with ease and run security processes like anti-virus scans in the background . Innovative power-saving features designed to extend battery life are also built right in, giving the ability to get more work done on the road.

MSI PR200 Notebook

The PR200 features the latest Intel® Centrino® Duo Mobile Technology, which uses Intel® Core™2 Duo processor and Intel® GM965 Express Chipset, to deliver truly outstanding dual-core performance computing power, great battery life, and expanded wireless connectivity. Additionally, the MSI PR200 is designed to reflect your professionalism at work and your desire for entertainment. It is equipped with wireless functionality, AI Array Microphone, 1.3 mega pixels webcam and DTV receiver, the PR200 is ready made to fit into your life at work and play. For the protection of your confidential information, the PR200 also offers great security functions such as Fingerprint Reader and TPM (Trusted Platform Module), guarding your information from hackers and unwanted individuals at the office or elsewhere.

PR200 Specifications

Intel® Core® 2 Duo T7100 Processor

Microsoft Windows Vista™ Business

Intel® GM965 Express Chipset

1GB (DDR2 533/667), Max:2 GB

12" WXGA ACV(Amazing Crystal Vision)

Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100

120GB SATA (5400RPM) Hard Drive

DVD Super Multi/ Combo

1.3 Mega pixel web camera

4-in-1 Card Reader, SD/MMC/MS/MSpro

Built-in Gigabit Ethernet LAN and Modem

Built-in 802.11n WLAN Card / Bluetooth

Weight 1.8KG

Special Features:

Fingerprint reader

High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)

AI Array Microphone

DTV (TV tuner)

Bluetooth

SRP P69,995

ACER Aspire 5920G and Travemate 6292 Notebook

This 15.4" high-defintion performer is adorned with the new Gemstone notebook design and flaunts a wealth of superior multimedia features like NVIDIA® GeForce® 8600M GT graphics, HDMI™ connectivity, HD DVD, Dolby®-certified surround sound and Acer Video Conference. Backed by the latest Intel® Centrino® Duo mobile platform with ample dual-core processing power, the Aspire 5920G easily handles today's most cutting-edge games, entertainment and creative applications.

The TravelMate 6292 is positioned for on-the-go business users who demand security and reliability, with a range of essential features: wireless connectivity, video conferencing capabilities, Acer Empowering Technology, and others, to ensure maximum efficiency and productivity. Data security is specifically addressed by the design of the TravelMate 6292. The integrated Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader gives you additional peace-of-mind with the assurance that your confidential information is protected, no matter where you go.

Acer Aspire 5920G Specifications

Intel® Core® 2 Duo T7300 Processor

Microsoft Windows Vista™ Hone Premium

Intel® GM965 Express Chipset

2GB DDR2 533

15.4" WXGA TFT CrystalBrite LCD

Nvidia GeForce 8600M GT 256MB

160GB SATA (5400RPM) Hard Drive

DVD Super Multi/ Combo

Acer CrystalEye web camera

5-in-1 Card Reader, Bluetooth

Built-in Gigabit Ethernet LAN and Modem

Built-in 802.11n WLAN Card

Built in Dolby Digital Home Theater w/ subs

Retail Price P89,900

0% for 12mos P7491.67

Acer TravelMate 6292 Specifications

Intel® Core® 2 Duo T7300 Processor

Microsoft Windows Vista™ Hone Premium

Intel® GM965 Express Chipset

1GB DDR2 533

12.1" WXGA TFT LCD

Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100

160GB SATA (5400RPM) Hard Drive

DVD Super Multi/ Combo

Acer CrystalEye web camera

5-in-1 Card Reader, Bluetooth

Built-in Gigabit Ethernet LAN and Modem

Built-in 802.11ABG WLAN Card

Acer Bio-Fingerprint Solution

Retail Price P79,900

Source: http://www.pcx.com.ph/news/view.asp?id=288

Laptop Review

ACER Aspire 4520-401G12Mi

-AMD Turion X2 TL-58
-ATI Radeon Xpress 1100
-1GB DDR2 533MHz
-Xpress 1100 graphics
-14.1 WXGA TFT (1280 x 800)
-120GB SATA Hard drive
-Acer Crystal Eye Webcam
-Dolby Digital Surround

SRP—Php 39,900

AMD Turion X2 TL-58

General

MPN: GM620AV

Product Type: Processor upgrade ( mobile )

Processor

Type / Form Factor: AMD Turion 64 X2 mobile technology TL-58

Multi-Core Technology: Dual-Core

64-bit Computing: Yes

Processor Qty: 1

Expansion / connectivity

Compatible Slots: 1 x processor

Manufacturer's product description

AMD Turion 64 mobile technology is designed to be the most advanced family of 32- and 64-bit Windows-compatible processors available for mobile PCs, allowing the freedom to work, relax and play virtually anywhere, anytime. AMD Turion 64 mobile technology is uniquely optimized to deliver AMD64 performance in thinner and lighter notebook PCs with longer battery life, enhanced security, and compatibility with the latest wireless and graphics technologies - today and tomorrow.

Source: http://www.ciao.co.uk/AMD_Turion_64_X2_mobile_technology_TL_58_processor_mobile__6754377#productdetail

Laptop Review

ACER Aspire 4315-100508Mi

-Intel Celeron M 540 Processor
-Mobile Intel GL960 chipset
-512MB DDR2 SODIMM
-Intel GMA X3100 graphics
-14.1 WXGA CrystalBrite
-80GB SATA Hard drive
-Crystal Eye Webcam
-Acer 3DSonic Stereo Speacker

SRP—Php 27,900

Intel Celeron M 540 Processor Review

General
MPN: BX80537540
Product Type: Processor ( mobile )

Processor
Type / Form Factor: Intel Celeron M 540
64-bit Computing: Yes
Processor Qty: 1
Clock Speed: 1.86 GHz
Bus Speed: 533 MHz
Compatible Processor Socket: Socket 479
Packaging Type: 478-pin Micro FCPGA
Manufacturing Process: 65 nm
Thermal Specification: 100 °C
Architecture Features: Hyper-Threading Technology, Execute Disable Bit capability

Cache memory
Installed Size: L2 Cache - 1 MB

Expansion / connectivity

Compatible Slots: 1 x processor - Socket 479

Miscellaneous

Package Type: Intel Boxed

Manufacturer's product description

Based on Intel's micro-architecture designed specifically for mobile computing, the Intel Celeron M processor offers users a balanced level of mobile-optimized processor technology, good mobile performance and exceptional value in sleeker, lighter notebook designs. This processor line represents a new generation of Intel technology for the mobility value market segment. The Intel Celeron M processors feature support advanced mobile power management, including the Deep Sleep state, which help to enable longer battery life by minimizing the power consumption of the processor during brief periods of inactivity by the user. These features enable thinner, lighter notebooks with good mobile performance and battery life for the price-sensitive value PC market segment.

Source: http://www.ciao.co.uk/Intel_Celeron_M_540_1_86_GHz_processor_mobile__6734596#productdetail

Package 1

Affordable and for non-intensive users.

-Intel Dual Core E2140 (1.6GHz) Processor
-ECS P4M900T-M Motherboard
-512MB DDR2 Memory
-80GB Western Digital SATA Hard Drive
-LG Combo Drive
-ATX Tower Casing w/ 500W Power Supply
-PS2 Keyboard, Mouse + Speakers
-500W AVR
-LG 17” L177WSB Wide LCD Monitor

Total Price: Approx(CDO): 25,000 php

Package 2

I was trying to come up with a PC set na affordable and medyo mabilis. A typical PC that is used at home.

-Intel Core 2 Duo E4400 (2.0GHz) Processor
-ECS P4M900T-M Motherboard
-1GB DDR2 Memory
-80GB Western Digital SATA Hard Drive
-LG Combo Drive
-ATX Tower Casing w/ 500W Power Supply
-PS2 Keyboard, Mouse + Speakers
-500W AVR
-LG 17” L177WSB Wide LCD Monitor
-Inno 3D Geforce GS 128mb 64bit PCI-E

Total Price Approx:(CDO), 30,000 php

Parts can be altered for affordability, purpose and performance.

Core 2 Duo Inside!

The breakthrough of pentium families which is designed to provide powerful and energy efficient performance. Core 2 Duo is a choice for people who wants a powerful processor with an affordable price.

Estimated price(Cagayan de Oro):

-Intel Core 2 Duo E4500 (2.2G) 8mb 800FSB - 5,775 php
-Intel Core 2 Duo E6550 (2.33G) 4mb 1333FSB - 7,969 php
-Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 (2.66G) 4mb 1333FSB - 8,736 php
-Intel Core 2 Duo E8200 (2.66G) 6mb 800FSB - 9,607 php
-Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 (3.0G) 6mb 800FSB - 12,012 php

Intel Core 2 Quad inside!

Released last november, Intel introduce the first quad-core desktop processor. Core 2 Quad revolutionize the way desktop processors are known. It outperform other pentium families at ease. With its four execution cores, Core 2 Quad answers the demands in multitasking and highly threaded application.

Approximate price (Cagayan de Oro):

-Intel XEON X3210 (2.13G) 8mb - 11,791 php
-Intel Q6600 (2.4G) 8mb - 12, 883 php

PC Tambayan online!

I had just created my first blog. Pero bago ko simulan ang lahat, nais ko munang magpakilala sa inyo. Ako po si Lawrence Cabaluna, kasalukuyang nag-aaral ng Electronics and Communication Enginneering sa paaralang Xavier University Ateneo de Cagayan. I decided to start a blog for different purposes. Una, nais ko sana magbahagi and at the same time matuto sa inyo tungkol sa PC. wika nga nila, one way of learning is teaching. I'm very open for comments and sharing/insights. I'm really not into softwares but i'm eager to learn. Gusto ko sana magbahagi ng mga bago at mga presyo ng ibat-ibang parts ng PC; monitor, video card, motherboard, processor, ram, hard disk and optical disk. In a rapid world of technology, we will try to cope up as possible.