Centrino (also called Centrino Mobile Technology) is a marketing initiative from Intel for a particular combination of CPU, mainboard chipset and wireless network interface in the design of a laptop personal computer. The combination currently consists of a Pentium M processor, the Intel 855 chipset family, and an Intel PRO/Wireless 2100 (IEEE 802.11b) network connection.
Intel is reportedly investing $300 million in advertising, but has been criticised for failing to provide full Linux support for the platform. Enthusiasts have also been quick to ridicule the PRO/Wireless 2100 miniPCI card's lack of IEEE 802.11g support, as many competing miniPCI solutions have 802.11g compatibility or upgradability.
