Intel's new chipset promises better performance and longer battery life for laptops. Notebook vendors have responded by releasing a slew of new Centrino 2 systems, complete with their own fresh features and designs.

Centrino 2 Reviews and Tests

Lenovo Thinkpad X200: Full Review
Lenovo adds a widescreen and Centrino 2 punch to its affordable and long-lasting business ultraportable.

Lenovo Thinkpad SL400: Full Review
The first ThinkPad designed for small-business customers provides good performance, a fresh new design, mobile broadband, and top-notch support.

Sony VAIO VGN-FW198U/H: Full Review
This first-of-its-kind 16.4-inch beauty combines the power of a desktop replacement with the portability of a mainstream machine.

Hands-On Video: Sony’s VAIO FW Series
A closer, full-motion look at this groundbreaking notebook.

Hands-On Video: Sony VAIO Z Series
Sporting a 13-inch widescreen display and weighing 3.3 pounds, this is a very attractive ultraportable and the lightest system to offer Blu-ray playback.

Mini-Review: Fujitsu LifeBook T1010
As the first convertible with a 13.3-inch display, the new Fujitsu LifeBook T1010 is a sleek tablet that offers a decent-size screen without too much bulk, making it a good choice for students.

HP Pavilion dv5t: Full Review
HP’s new 15.4-inch laptop, the Pavilion dv5t Entertainment Notebook PC, sports a futuristic redesign, hard drive protection, and blazing productivity and graphics performance.

Centrino 2 Notebook Announcements

HP’s dv and Business Notebooks Get Official Centrino 2 Specs
The dv4, dv5, dv7, and EliteBook 6930p, and the Compaq 6830s, 6730b, 6730s, 6530b, and 6530s are all available with the Intel Centrino 2 platform. Here's how the individual models break down, including starting price.

Acer Offers Up Four New Aspire Notebooks with WiMax
Acer has been busy gearing up for the Centrino 2 launch, and announced four new notebooks that will be added to their Aspire line.

Bring on the Tablets: Fujitsu Unveils Six Centrino 2 Systems
We have seen our fair share of Centrino 2 multimedia notebooks, but Fujitsu is spiking the Centrino 2 punch with two lightweight LifeBook T Series convertibles, two ultraportables, and two desktop replacements.

Acer Does Centrino 2 Business Style With Slew of TravelMates
Acer let loose five new TravelMates for the business minded..

Toshiba Gets in on Centrino 2 with Two Tecra Notebooks
While not as comprehensive as other notebook manufacturers, Toshiba announced two new Centrino 2-based systems, the Tecra M10 and the Tecra A10.

Lenovo to Add More Consumer Notebooks
Building on the success of its Y510 budget notebook and U110 ultraportable, Lenovo promises additional Y and U series notebooks in time for the holiday buying season.

Lenovo Launches New Small Business Line, Enhances R, X, and T Series
Today, Lenovo announced the release of its new small business-friendly SL series while providing updates to its other Thinkpad lines.

Sony Unveils Four Centrino 2-Powered Notebook Lines
Sony gets in on the processor party with several new VAIO lines built around Intel's new platform: the Sony VAIO BZ, FW, SR, and Z series.

All About Centrino 2

7 Things You Need to Know About Centrino 2
Wondering what's behind all the hype? Editor-in-Chief Mark Spoonauer explains how Centrino 2 can benefit you.