Intel Core 2 Solo processor - is this a single or dual-core CPU?

Gurus,

I recently purchased am Acer 4810T laptop. The specs say it's an "Intel
Core 2 Solo processor" but does that mean it's a dual-core single chip, or
just a solo CPU and that's it? Under Windows Task Manager, I only see one
CPU under the Performance tab graph.

 

You don't know how to type "intel core 2 solo" into a Google search?

Here: http://www.intel.com/products/processor/core2solo/index.htm

Don't be so friggin helpless. Sheesh.

 

I read the link you sent and thanks..."The Intel Core 2 Solo processor is
the next generation single-core processor " my confusion resulted from the
CPU being called both a "Core 2" and "Solo" both in the same sentence. I'm
still confused by that designation, but at least understand that it is a
single-core processor.

 

"Core 2" is just the name of the latest processor. It's like "Pentium"
or "486" in the past. The Solo/Duo/Quad designator tells how many cores
are in the processor.

Again, this stuff is easily learned with a *simple* search. Learn how to
use Google.

Oh, and learn how to *NOT* top-post on Usenet. It makes you look like a
n00b and a fool.

You're welcome.

 

While I could have Googled it, sometimes I just want to post the question
instead to get insight which may be more revealing and thoughtful then the
search results. For instance, when you said "Core 2" is just the name of
the latest processor. It's like "Pentium" or "486" in the past. The
Solo/Duo/Quad designator tells how many cores are in the processor." that
was exact quick "straight-talk" I was looking for. I do search on Google,
but not always...

 

Don't waste yer breath talking to the self-rightous bastard! He should have
a NG of his own, away from REAL people. Go google that, Dan C.

 

I know...'I missed out the 'e'....'didn't I Dan! Prick!

 

....'still don't get it, do you Dan?

Yer an ignorant tosser!

J

 

I think it probably a bit confusing, because it is meant to be misleading.
Probably merits a future class action suit.