By now it is a forgone conclusion that Apple will use Intel's latest Centrino 2 platform in its new Macbook Pro Line-up. Back when Apple used PowerPC, no one knew what chips Apple would use or when they would come out. Now that Apple is on the very transparent Intel roadmap, we know what is next. That next is the Centrino 2 line.
The code-name Montevina refers to the fifth-generation Centrino platform, now formally named Centrino 2. It was scheduled for release at Computex Taipei 2008, which took place on June 3 - 7, 2008, but was delayed until July 14, due to problems with integrated graphics and wireless certification.
Some fun facts about the Centrino 2 Platform:
Centrino 2 will top out at 29 Watts c
