Based on the The Intel® Centrino® Duo mobile technology, users can see a 70 percent gain in performance and 28 percent gain in power usage over current systems.

It also improves battery life, smaller form factors for laptops and offers more flexible wireless connectivity options.

“Intel is committed to working with local players such as Kobian to enable them to capitalize on the shift to new technologies such as mobility,� Mooly Eden, Vice President and General Manager for Intel Mobile Platforms Group said in a statement.

“Kobian is important to extending our presence in emerging markets.�

Intel has been working with top component suppliers to develop common notebook components, also called Common Building Blocks (CBB).

These common components allow interchangeable notebook ingredients across seven categories - : hard disk drive, optical drive, LCD panel, battery pack, customizable notebook panel, power adapters and keyboards.

“Utilizing and integrating CBB components benefits resellers by improving their after-sales service and increasing overall availability of spare parts,� the statement said.

These CBB’s also gives users greater flexibility by offering more value added features.

Intel is working three original design manufacturers - Asus, Compal and Quanta, to develop seven CBB’s for their new Intel® Centrino® Duo mobile technology based notebooks designs.

Intel® Centrino® Duo mobile technology based laptops will also come in a variery of sizes because of the low voltage and ultra-low voltage processor options and over 30 percent reduction in the size of the Intel components.