20000331

Intel introduces

new celeron

processors

RECORDER REPORT

KARACHI: Intel Corporation has introduced new Intel Celeron processors manufactured on the company's advanced 0.18-micron technology, which enables greater speed, higher volume manufacturing and lower overall production costs.

According to a press release issued by the Pakistan Intel Corporation on Thursday, the new Intel Celeron processors at 600 and 566 MHz are Intel's fastest processors.

"Intel is keeping its foot on the gas in the value PC market segment," said Pat Gelsinger, vice president and general manager, Desktop Products Group. "We launched a new Celeron processor in the first week of the year and are now adding faster versions based on our 0.18-micron technology. Several more Celeron processor family members are due before June, reinforcing our leadership position in the value PC market segment."