Analysts say delay in shipping new laptop chip platform didn't slow Intel's momentum


(Computerworld) Despite a month-long delay in shipping, analysts say Intel Corp.'s first quad-core laptop processor will keep the chip maker well ahead of rival Advanced Micro Devices Inc.

Intel unveiled the Centrino 2 quad-core processor, code-named Montevina, last night. The company had announced late in May that the initial shipments of the chip platform would be pushed back from June because of problems with its integrated graphics technology and a licensing misstep.

The platform released Monday includes five new Core 2 Duo processors, the new chip set, a Core 2 Extreme processor running at 3.06 GHz and wireless technology that supports WiMax and 802.11 Wi-Fi. The company said it is shooting to unveil eight more laptop-focused processors over the next three months. The upcoming hardware is expected to include Intel's first mobile quad-core products along with second-generation products for ultrathin, lightweight notebooks.........



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