Intel Corporation rolled out its first Intel Core 2 Extreme mobile dual-core processor Monday according to media reports.(File Photo)

    BEIJING, July 17 (Xinhuanet) -- Intel Corporation rolled out its first Intel Core 2 Extreme mobile dual-core processor Monday, marking the first time the Extreme nomenclature has made its way over to Intel's mobile processors.

    The Intel Core 2 Extreme X7800 mobile dual-core processor, with both cores running at a 2.6 GHz, also features mobile-specific power-saving features that help Intel's computer-maker customers deliver more energy-efficient and higher-performing designs. For example, the Intel Core 2 Extreme mobile processor X7800 offers up to 28 percent more performance than Intel's previous-generation mobile processor.

    And although battery life and heat are typical concerns of notebook users, the new Core 2 Extreme X7800 will find its way into desktop replacement notebooks that will likely be tethered to a wall outlet 24-7.

    "Laptops are the fastest-growing computing market segment, and there is increasing demand from those who crave the ultimate in video, gaming and design computing performance yet want the freedom and flexibility that a laptop brings," said Mooly Eden, Intel vice president and general manager, Mobile Platforms Group.

    "Due to our innovative technology and design capabilities, we can offer world-class, power-smart performance for the most demanding mobile users, and are proud to offer it under our Intel Core 2 Extreme brand -- a name that has become synonymous with ultimate performance."

    For experienced enthusiasts who desire more capability, the Intel Core 2 Extreme mobile processor bus ratio locks (overspeed protection) have been removed. This offers added technical flexibility in customizing systems based on this technology.

    The new processor is available to OEMs at a cost of 851 U.S. dollars. Notebook systems will appear on the market within the next two weeks. The new Intel desktop processors are also shipping to OEMs, with product available to end users within the next two weeks.

    (Agencies)