Intel delays debut of Core i5 platform until early September

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Sorry, I wasn't merely talking about just i7 but i5 and Penryns as well. Frankly I don't give a flip about what Intel or AMD will be doing but what they are doing right now! I don't care about upgrade paths or I'd still be using on of my P35. I expect a new board based on performance and Price.

Example
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115055
No way in hell that processor is worth $159 no matter WTF AMD is selling.

i5 or soon to be relabled as i7 whatever was listed as Mainstread and that's what I was talking about. Socket 1156 is Quickly becoming the New 1366 Price wise. I got an EMail of another VAR about another P55 going for $229 and I was thinking "Yeah, right". He even typed a himself LOL! As I told Shintai, I'm not even interested until maybe May 2010 before I even start shopping!

well, there are no 1156 boards or processors on the market, so it's a bit early to assume that 1156 parts will step right in to 1366 price ranges. and if that does happen, intel will be forced to change thier pricing. if 1156 systems start within the price range of 1366 systems, no-one will buy them. everyone will opt for the 1366 system for longevity. i believe intel knows this and will price thier product accordingly. also, 1156 has the "economies of scale" pricipal on it's side. intel will inevitably make more 1156 parts than 1366 parts, so the 1156 parts will be cheaper to make and probably have a lower profit margin than 1366. this will play out well for the mainstream market, i do believe intel is genuine about it's plans to stop the core2 series when lynnfield production ramps up. lynnfield will probably step right into core2's price segment with a boost in performance, putting the pressure on amd to lower prices to remain competative. i see this as playing out well for us.

but then, we won't know for sure until september.

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thank you Cooper!