Despite Intel's protests, it appears that a Pentium 4 desktop processor can be effectively used in a laptop computer--which, if done correctly, could save some buyers hundreds of dollars, according to testing by ZDNet UK Reviews.
Even though the mobile version of the Pentium 4 won't be announced until next month, several vendors are already selling laptops based on the desktop chip as a way of meeting pent-up demand. In some ways the strategy is to Intel's benefit, since AMD's mobile Athlon processors currently have a performance advantage over Intel's current notebook lineup.
Intel warns against the practice, but a Pentium 4 laptop tested by ZDNet UK gave a surprisingly good showing: It doesn't overheat, has good battery life and, most importantly, performs well.
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