Update #2!
We were able to obtain the final, confirmed launch date! The Intel Core i7-965 Extreme Edition, i7-940 and i7-920 processors, as well as the Intel X58 Express chipset will be released at 9:00 pm Pacific Time, November 16, 2008. This will be followed by the official Intel press release and worldwide launch events on November 17.
Although OEMs are apparently restricted to launching their products only at 5 pm Pacific Time, November 17 (after the Intel launch), Intel will allow the new Core i7 processors and X58 Express motherboards to be sold as early as 12:01 am local time, November 16, 2008.
To summarize :
November 16 (12:01 am local time) - End user sales, shipment and ads
November 16 (9 pm Pacific Time) - Worldwide product release
November 17 - Intel press release and launch events
November 17 (5 pm Pacific Time onwards) - OEM press release and launch events
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