Yesterday, Intel said it would ease the clutter of marketing names for consumers -- Core 2 Duo vs. Core 2 Quad ... the Core i3, Core i5 and Core i7. Each is supposed to signal different features ...

Intel has rebranded its Core i3 (and i5 and i7) line-up, ditching the iconic 'i' it's used for 16 years. It doesn’t change our advice, though. These chips are good for light work, and can easily ...