Intel® architecture platform products. Microprocessors, also called central processing units (CPUs) or chips, are frequently described as the "brains" of a computer, because they control the central processing of data in personal computers (PCs), servers, workstations and other computers. Intel offers microprocessors optimized for each segment of the computing market: Pentium® III Xeon™ processor for mid-range to high-end servers and workstations Pentium® III processor for entry-level servers and workstations and performance desktop PCs Intel® Celeron™ processor for value PC systems Mobile Pentium® II and Pentium III processors for performance in mobile PC systems Chipsets perform essential logic functions surrounding the CPU in computers, and support and extend the graphics, video and other capabilities of many Intel processor-based systems. Motherboards combine Intel microprocessors and chipsets to form the basic subsystem of a PC or server. Wireless communications and computing products. These products are component-level hardware and software focusing on digital cellular communications and other applications needing both low-power processing and reprogrammable, retained memory capability (flash memory). These products are used in mobile phones, handheld devices, two-way pagers and many other products. Networking and communications products. System-level products consist of hardware, software and support services for e-Business data centers and building blocks for communications access solutions. These products include e-Commerce infrastructure appliances; hubs, switches and routers for Ethernet networks; and computer telephony components. Component-level products include communications silicon components and embedded control chips designed to perform specific functions in networking and communications applications, such as telecommunications, hubs, routers and wide area networking. Embedded control chips are also used in laser printers, imaging, storage media, automotive systems and other applications. Solutions and services. These products and services include e-Commerce data center services as well as connected peripherals and security access software. Intel's major customers include: Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) of computer systems, telecommunications and data communications equipment, and peripherals. PC users—including individuals, large and small businesses, and Internet service providers—who buy Intel's PC enhancements, business communications products and networking products through reseller, retail and OEM channels. Other manufacturers, including makers of a wide range of industrial and communications equipment. We would like to thank Compaq Computer Corporation, Dell Computer Corporation, International Business Machines Corporation, Mattel, Inc., Nokia Corporation and Psion Incorporated for the use of their products and/or images shown in this report. We would also like to thank International Data Corporation (IDC) for data provided. Intel, the Intel logo, Intel Inside, the Intel Inside logo, Intel StrataFlash, Pentium, the Pentium processor logo and Profusion are registered trademarks and AnyPoint, Celeron, Intel Internet Exchange, Intel Play, Itanium, MMX, Pentium® II Xeon and Pentium® III Xeon are trademarks of Intel Corporation. Intel WebOutfitter is a trademark and service mark of Intel Corporation. ARM and StrongARM are trademarks of Advanced RISC Machines, Ltd. *All other brands and names are the property of their respective owners.
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