Appendix C. Intel Centrino Mobile Technology Platform

IN THIS APPENDIX

• Product information and components

• Processor and chipset

• Intel Wireless Network Connection

• Platform benefits and vision

Intel Centrino mobile technology is a platform incorporating Intel's technologies designed specifically for mobile computing with integrated wireless LAN capability. The Intel Centrino mobile technology platform combines a central processing unit (CPU) and chipset designed for mobile computing with wireless LAN functionality using the Wi-Fi standards. The great bulk of today's laptop computers are built using Intel Centrino mobile technology.

If you are like most computer users, this might be all you really want or need to know about the Intel Centrino mobile technology platform. If so, you can skip this appendix, which provides some more detailed information about the Intel Centrino mobile technology platform. But read on if you'd like to know more.