confused

[Alfredw1]

how come i get this on the system properties.

compaq computer corporation
compaq evo
mobile intel pentium 4-M 1.80ghz
1.20ghz 1gb of ram

why does it say both 1.80ghz and 1.20ghz?
i am suppouse to have 1.80ghz.

 

[FlashDude]

speed stepping, to conserve battery life.

 

[Alfredw1]

whats that?

 

[Elbatrop1]

whats that?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SpeedStep

 

[mophead740]

ahh i love wikipedia