14 DAY TRIAL // As we informed you last week, Intel is to officially launch its upcoming processor series Conroe in the U.S. on July 13, as a matter of fact only in some American states, and for the others - on July 14, informs The Inquirer.
Everyone is wondering why did Intel announce a week ago a 'Conroe by night launch'? Was it because of its upcoming earnings call or because of a 'politically correct' "due to popular demand"? I think time or the processors darkness will tell and, of course, we will discuss?
"Conroe are going to be great chips, no doubt there, but the ramp is not going to be fast enough to save margins. Let's hope Intel can ramp faster than they say, otherwise Q3 may be as ugly as the second quarter," comments The Inquirer.
And now the kick back - the Conroe prices, if you don't know them already - $999 for the X6800, $530 for E6700, E6600 -$316, E6400 - $224, and $183 for the future E6300.
On the other hand, the current models, which are embedded in most mainstream desktops - 87 % and in 100% non-mainstream notebooks, will have their prices diminished by the end of the third quarter. It seems that in the fourth quarter, Intel's old stuff will be available on the retail market at a 76% lower purchase cost. Therefore, 945 will cost $163, $133 - 915, 820 - $113, and $93 for the 805.