> 3800+ X2 isn't a laptop chip?, and Yonahs due Q106, probably towards > the beginning of it, there are even noises abound we'll see > an x86 mac with one in it in January
Intel will announce and start shipping Jan 1, correct. But here's the list that went to Channel partners: http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=27770 Which puts the 2.16G, which is slightly slower then the AMD 3800+ X2 at around twice the price. > Also, from my own sources at Intel, the current Yonahs are > being massively underbinned, probably to maintain ROI, the > word is that the actual yields on them are closer to a > 2.6-2.7Ghz median, with occasional 3Ghz batches, they might > be a mighty fine chip for the 'wants a fast quiet rig and > isn't afraid of a little overclocking' > brigade. and I mean, really seriously mighty fine. That would be very good news. Intel is large enough with enough resources that although they have fumbled the ball for the last year or so, I have full expectations they should be able to re-catch AMD or come out with a real homerun. Right now, because Intel is marketing the chipset for Yonah at the laptop "entertainment" (PVR/MCE) market, as well as the socket difference, it'll be a bit. I do find it interesting that they go to all the effort of LGA-775 only to turn around with this chip and go back to an FPGA. *shrug* :) I think Merom could be a homerun for intel later in the year. Time will tell. CW
