Core i series is Intel's mainstream processor line in 2010.
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At the same time, the world's largest microprocessor maker also expanded its Core 2010 chip line with key models of the Core i7-640M, i5-580M and i5-560M with prices of 332, 257 and 225 USD, According to DigiTimes report.
For the new ultra-low voltage processor line, Intel also offers options for users of the Core i7-660UM ($ 305) and i5-540UM ($ 241), along with plans to develop dual-core ULV chips. Core i7-680UM and i5-560UM will ship at the end of this September. In addition, low-voltage Core i7-660LM chips are also available at the same time this fall.
For low-cost processors, Intel recently launched a 134-dollar Celeron U3400 dual-core chip, but has no plans to upgrade this processor line in 2010. Intel will launch next September. The 32nm Celeron chip is the P4600, which costs only $ 86 and the 45nm Pentium T3500 costs just $ 80. The Celeron P4500 chip will be removed from the market while the Pentium T3300 chip will reduce the price from 86 to 80 USD.
According to DigiTimes, Intel will introduce the next laptop platform, Huron River, which is expected to be released in January next year.