Intel Core 2 Duo Launch

Intel Core 2 Duo Launch

An array of Intel vPro business desktops, launched just last April, now sport the brand-new Intel Core 2 Duo microprocessor. (PHOTO: Chris Preimesberger/eWEEK.com)

Intel Core 2 Duo Launch – Centrino Duo notebook

The Centrino Duo powers this notebook. (PHOTO: Chris Preimesberger/eWEEK.com)

Intel Core 2 Duo Launch – Velocity server

A Cisco data center-based Velocity server, with window to show its innards. (PHOTO: Chris Preimesberger/eWEEK.com)

Intel Core 2 Duo Launch – Voodoo PC

A Voodoo PC, designed for interactive video games, with window cutout. (PHOTO: Chris Preimesberger/eWEEK.com)

Intel Core 2 Duo Launch – Overview

An estimated 1,000 people — media, analysts, Intel employees, Intel customers — filled a circus-sized tent on the Intel campus in Santa Clara, Calif. (PHOTO: Chris Preimesberger/eWEEK.com)

Intel Core 2 Duo Launch – Blue server

Servers and PCs of all shapes and colors were on display. (PHOTO: Chris Preimesberger/eWEEK.com)

Intel Core 2 Duo Launch – Dell display

Dell, Intels largest customer, had its servers and PCs on prominent display. (PHOTO: Chris Preimesberger/eWEEK.com)

Intel Core 2 Duo Launch – Paul Otellini and Sean Maloney

Intel CEO Paul Otellini (left) and Sean Maloney, Intel Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing, took a few questions from the floor following the launch. (PHOTO: Chris Preimesberger/eWEEK.com)

Intel Core 2 Duo Launch – Lamborghini laptop

A Lamborghini laptop, built by Asus, a Taiwanese PC maker, sported the Italian luxury car manufacturer logo on the front in an international marketing ploy. (PHOTO: Chris Preimesberger/eWEEK.com)

Intel Core 2 Duo Launch – Monster Inside

Intel has moved from Intel Inside to Monster Inside in its marketing slogans. (PHOTO: Chris Preimesberger/eWEEK.com)