HP 2133 Mini-Note Review (TrustedReviews)

Andy Vandervell, of TrustedReviews, has posted a new review of the Linux powered version of the 8.9-inch HP 2133 Mini-Note, giving it a 7 out of 10. This version of the 2133 retails for between $500 and $600 USD (some places are changing the price … Read more

DDR3 Memory Being Validated, 4GB Modules

DDR3 memory, including 4GB DDR3 modules, is in the pipeline, from Samsung, Micron, and Nanya Technology. They have DDR3 memory modules that have been validated by Intel for the Centrino 2 platform, due out sometime in June. These range from 512MB to 2GB modules, however … Read more

Intel: More ULV CPUs, Montevina Pricing

DigiTimes is reporting on some new Ultra Low Voltage CPUs from Intel’s Santa Rosa platform, as well as the CPU roadmap/price guide for Intel’s Montevina offering (aka Centrino 2) which is geared towards Small Form Factor computing (SFF). The Santa Rosa offerings are the Celeron … Read more

Intel Montevina = Centrino 2

Digitimes and others are reporting that Intel is moving away from location-based naming (such as Carmel, Sonoma, Napa and Santa Rosa) and moving back to an easier-to-remember name. This means that Intel Montevina will now be simply known as “Intel Centrino 2”. It should be … Read more