Intel delays new quad cores

[Prowl]

Intel to delay launch of three 45nm quad-core CPUs


http://www.digitimes.com/mobos/a20071218PD212.html

Monica Chen, Taipei; Joseph Tsai, DIGITIMES [Wednesday 19 December 2007]

Intel has recently adjusted its product strategy and will postpone three 45nm quad-core CPUs that were originally scheduled to launch in January next year, according to sources at motherboard makers.

Intel has already notified its partners that it will push back the launch of the three CPUs to February or March next year, depending on AMD's schedule for triple-core and the upcoming Phenom CPUs.

Launching the CPUs now will not benefit Intel much in its battle with AMD, while they could cause damage to Intel's 65nm quad-core CPUs, therefore the company has decided it is in no rush to release new products until AMD is able to present more of a threat.

The three CPUs that Intel plans to delay are the Core 2 Quad Q9300, Q9450 and Q9550, added the sources.

Intel commented that its launch of 45nm quad-core CPUs for desktops is on track for first quarter 2008, but declined to disclose a specific time-frame.
     

[W1nTry]

Ah yes... sighs of customer unfriendliness... but I suppose we should all be greatful slightly as at least is 'seems' its giving AMD some chance to breathe and get their products out the door thus keeping them afloat so to speak. Of course only the extremely cynical would believe that. Intel just knows they can AFFORD to play the @$$ and as such are doing so. So when AMD gets the $hit in order they can debut their product to spoil AMDs thunder. Even so I hope it does in the least give DAAMIT some space and time.