Intel introduced six new Core 2 Duo processors, bringing the total for notebooks and desktop PCs to 29 different models: The Core 2 Extreme X7800 is the new baby for notebooks, along with new 2.66 GHz and 3 GHz quad-core desktop processors as well FSB 1333 dual-core chips extend the mainstream product line.

The FSB1333 os the new one for desktops. The upgraded chips of the E6×50 series include the E6850 (3.0 GHz), E6750 (2.66 GHz) and E6550 (2.33 GHz). There is also a new FSB1333 quad-core chip for gamers (QX6850, 3.0 GHz) and a FSB1066 quad-core for the (Q6700, 2.66 GHz).

Intel also said that it will be offering a “battery friendly” quad-core processor for notebooks next year.

Looks like Dell overestimated how many way-overclockable Intel QX6800 Extreme processors it could get its hands one, and is therefore dropping its "Bin+3" version of the XPS 720H2C. Instead of overclocking from 2.93GHz to a (truly) blistering 3.73GHz, they’ll limit things to 3.46GHz. Hardcore gamers are likely a little bummed, but no impact on the typical user is anticipated. Microsoft Word will still write your novel faster than you can think of it.

Just when you thought the latest desktop computers couldn’t get any faster, think again.  A genius of a professor from the University of Maryland’s A. James Clark School of Engineering has developed something that could be the new wave of desktop computers.  Uzi Vishkin came up with a prototype which uses a method called parallel processing of a single chip.

The single-chip supercomputer prototype built by Prof. Uzi Vishkin’s group uses rich algorithmic theory to address the practical problem of building an easy-to-program multicore computer…Vishkin’s chip unites the theory of yesterday with the reality of today
 

To read the full article go here. 

By the way, he’s also letting the public come up with a name. My suggestion? I have none.