PCs and laptops that deliver ample computing power and link users to the Internet

Personal ComputersIn our core business, we focus on providing quality microprocessors for a wide range of computing needs. In 2000, we introduced the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor , which maximizes Internet performance for high-end desktop computers. This is our first chip that uses the new Intel® NetBurst™ micro-architecture to deliver advanced imaging, streaming video, speech processing, 3D, multimedia and multitasking capabilities. Also new in 2000 was the mobile Pentium® III processor with Intel® SpeedStep™ technology, which gives laptop PC users the best of both worlds: outstanding system performance when plugged in and power conservation when running on batteries. We also unveiled faster Intel® Celeron™ processors for better multimedia performance in value PCs. With all of our processors, systems makers are interested in more than raw megahertz—they want solutions. Our chipsets make it easier for systems makers to build products based on our processors. We also work with industry leaders to optimize operating systems and applications running on our processors.