Many people are confused what exactly the difference between Intel Core 2 Duo and Between Intel Pentium D or Intel Dual Core processors….

I would try to explain from a END user point a view rather not going in to details architecture over view…

The Simple facts are,

All Core 2 Duo Processors are Dual Core Processors..
All Pentium D Processors are Dual Core Processors..
All Intel Dual Core Processors are Dual Core Processors…

Pentium D is nothing but 2 Prescott Processors side by side… runs very hot, not a good OverClocker…

Intel Core 2 Duo processors are next gen processors from Intel on 65 nm platform… developed from Ground up with new Architecture called Core… so they are whole new Processors just Jump like Pentium 2 to Pentium 3 or Pentium 4… Expect one Core 2 Duo Lowest End Processors like E4400/E4300 taking up and beating Intel Pentium D 3.8 GHz ones with ease … runs damn cool and super over clocker…

Intel Dual Core Processors are just launched striped down version of Core 2 Duos.. there are 2 in Market for Desktop range, E2140 runs at 1.6 GHz with 1 MB L2 and 800 MHz FSB and E2160 with 1.8 GHz with same specs of E2140…. these are not Pentium D rather they are same batch like Core 2 Duo based on the new Core Technology…. they perform same like Core 2 Duos but they were launched with a very low price to counter the market of super low cost but high performer AMD X2 range line up to AMD X2 4000….

Zenith has launched a uniquely designed Smart-Style desktop PC which is is powered by Intel Mobile Pentium Dual-Core Processor T2130 (low power consumtion) and it incorporates entire CPU with ports and slots at the back of standard 17-inch LCD monitor resulting in tremendous desk space saving.

The new Zeinth Smart-Style desktop PC, is powered by 1.86 GHz Intel Mobile Pentium Dual-Core Processor T2130 with 1-MB L2 Cache, 800 MHz FSB, and it features original Intel 945 chipset motherboard, 1-GB DDR2 533 MHz SDRAM (maximum 2-GB), 80-GB Serial-ATA 7200 rpm Hard Drive.

The 17-inch monitor unit which has been designed and developed at Zenith’s new Product Development Centre (NPDC) in Goa, incorporates the entire CPU unit with slots and ports at the backside, allowing consumers save the hassle of having extra desk space for the CPU tower.

In addition, Zenith Smart-Style desktop has been designed with mobile version of the Intel dual core processor T2130 which delivers performance with power consumption equivalent to a standard laptop. Typically a conventional desktop consumes power in excess of 300W to 350W and Zenith Smart-Style desktop PC consumes one third of the power consumed by conventional desktop.

The entire display unit of Zenith Smart-Style desktop can be hung flat on the wall, placed upright on a desk like standard LCD monitor or be fitted to a small tabletop unit using its versatile 180 degrees mounting hinge.

The new Zenith Smart-Style desktop PC comes with 17-inch (43.1 cm) LCD Flat screen Monitor powered by onboard integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Intel GMA 950 Graphics chipset with upto 512-MB shared video RAM and is available in Silver or Black color shades.

The Zenith Smart-Style desktop PC comes with built-in speakers into the display-cum-CPU unit, and it offers wired networking and wireless networking slots. The desktop also offers a custom slot for CD/DVD optical drive which does not come with standard configuration.

Targeting mainly to corporate sector, like banking, BPO and retail sectors, the new Zenith Smart-Style desktop PC can also be used as wall-mounted LCD style TV unit after fitting an external TV-tuner costing about Rs. 2,500 extra.

In addition, the keyboard and mouse can be made wireless with the addition of a wireless dongles making the whole unit wire-free.

The Zenith Smart-Style budget desktop PC comes with integrated Realtek AC 97 6 Channel Audio hardware, integrated stereo speakers, three 32-bit empry PCI Slots for expansion cards, a USB based Optical Mouse from Logitech and PS2 based 110 Keys Multimedia Keyboard.

Packed in all the space behind the 17-inch monitor unit, the new Zenith Smart-Style desktop PC offers a 32-bit PCI Slots (empty), 2 USB v2.0 ports, standard serial and parallel ports and it comes with USB based Optical Mouse from Logitech and PS2 based 107 Keys Keyboard.

I/O ports & Interfaces

• 2 USB v2.0 ports (2 in Front, 4 at Rear)

• IEEE 1394 port

• Ethernet (RJ-45) port

• Headphone and microphone jacks

• Line-in and line-out jacks

• Parallel port

• Serial port

• 1 PCI (32-bit) c2.3 5.0V Slots

• 1 PCI-Express X16 slot

Zenith Smart-Style Desktop PC Features

• Intel Pentium Dual Core Processor T2130, 1.86 GHz
• 1 MB L2 Cache, 800 MHz FSB
• Original Intel 945 Chipset Motherboard
• 1-GB DDR2 533 MHz SDRAM, maximum 2-GB
• 80-GB Serial-ATA 7200 rpm Hard Drive
• Slot for CD/DVD Optical Drive
• 17-inch (43.1 cm) Widescreen LCD Monitor with 180 degree mounting hinges, can be placed on a table, hung flush on the wall or fix into a table top surface.
• Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelator GMA 950 Graphics chipset with upto 512 MB shared memory
• 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN Card
• 56 kbps fax/modem Card
• Integrated Realtek AC 97 6 Channel Audio
• Integrated stereo Speakers
• USB based Optical Mouse from Logitech
• PS2 110 Keys Multimedia Keyboard
• 1x 32-bit PCI Slots (empty)
• 2x USB v2.0 ports
• Serial port, Parallel port
• FreeDOS OS
• Weight - 1.3 Kgs

Intel Pentium Dual-Core processor T2130 powered new Zenith Smart-Style Desktop PC with 17-inch LCD monitor is available in India for Rs. 20,000 inclusive of all local taxes with 1-year warranty. For home and retail customers, the promise is all-days service including Sundays. Visit www.zenith-india.com for more details on this and other Zenith products.