Quote Originally Posted by mutantmagnet View Post
If the 6870 ends up performing the same as the 5870 but offers lower power consumption as a feature it is a side grade.
Only if the 6870 is at the same price point as the 5870. Otherwise, it's about rearranging the naming scheme. It's replacing the 5770, so as long as the performance is improved and is in the same price bracket, why all the uproar?

Either way we all need to wait and see what exactly happens, the thing is not even out yet and some people are already condemning AMD.