Quad-core chip makes sense for Apple laptop

Apple officially announces January 27 event
After weeks of buzz and speculation, the company formally announces invitation-only event with the invite's teasing message: "Come see our latest creation."

Anticipating Apple's 'Arrandale' MacBook
MacBooks based on Intel's new Core i5 processors can't be too far off.

Dell laptop using Intel Core i3
In the latest pre-CES leak, a Dell laptop based on Intel's just-announced Core i3 processor appears on a Costco site.

Leaked HP, Gateway 'Core i3' laptops are low-cost
Due soon from Hewlett-Packard, Gateway, and others, the first mainstream laptops using Intel's new Core i3 chip are pretty cheap.

Unannounced HP 210 Netbook 'in stock'
Reseller eCost lists the Mini 210, which packs Intel's newest Atom N450 silicon, at $389. And even HP has jumped the gun.