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Buy One Core, Get Another Half Off...
Computers | Jun 6, 06
...and then some, actually. Intel's bulk wholesale price cuts on its dual core line of processors took effect on May 28th, and we seem to be seeing its effects pass through to retail, as indicated by the PriceSCAN.com index tracking these processors.
Intel reduced the price of its Core Duo chips by as much as 33% in this recent move. With the new Core 2 Duo line of chips slated for release this summer, Intel's price cuts may be an attempt to clear inventory and address weak demand in the face of competition from AMD's low-power consumption offerings. Interestingly, Intel also announced significant price reductions for its older Pentium D, Pentium 4 and Celeron lines. These cuts take effect July 23rd and will be offered to all computer makers (as opposed to only the largest PC manufacturers) thereby potentially aiding "white box" players in their struggle with the likes of Dell and HP. The PriceSCAN.com index tracking Pentium D prices fell off sharply in late April, well ahead of this news, but has been relatively stable in recent weeks. Stay tuned as we move into July and August.
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