Intel to cut Pentium M and portability CPU prices in October

Dom · Aug 19, 2003, 04:38 PM

Taiwanese notebook makers have confirmed October price cuts on Intel’s Pentium M and mobile portability processors that were reported earlier.

Intel expects to cut prices for Pentium M processors by 13-33% on October 5, when it will also phase out the 1.3GHz Pentium M CPU, sources said.

Prices for Intel’s portability processors are also expected to be cut in October, with mobile Pentium 4 processors to fall in price by 14-35% on October 26, sources said.

The price cuts are expected to boost sales of Intel’s processors as the PC market transitions into the peak season, according to sources. According to estimates by local notebook makers, global notebook sales are expected to reach a historic high of 10 million units in the fourth quarter.

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DriveEuro · Aug 19, 2003, 05:38 PM

I can't remember where I read it, but these Pentium M processors are supposed to be hella fast.

ToshiroOC · Aug 20, 2003, 01:26 AM

You probably read it here, DriveEuro. I was debating getting a laptop... I guess I'll probably wait til November, then.

Aug 19, 2003, 04:38 PM	#1
Dom DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 12,940 Rep Power: 0	Intel to cut Pentium M and portability CPU prices in October Taiwanese notebook makers have confirmed October price cuts on Intel’s Pentium M and mobile portability processors that were reported earlier. Intel expects to cut prices for Pentium M processors by 13-33% on October 5, when it will also phase out the 1.3GHz Pentium M CPU, sources said. Prices for Intel’s portability processors are also expected to be cut in October, with mobile Pentium 4 processors to fall in price by 14-35% on October 26, sources said. The price cuts are expected to boost sales of Intel’s processors as the PC market transitions into the peak season, according to sources. According to estimates by local notebook makers, global notebook sales are expected to reach a historic high of 10 million units in the fourth quarter. Read More...

Aug 19, 2003, 05:38 PM	#2
DriveEuro HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gurnee Illinois Posts: 4,677 Rep Power: 0	I can't remember where I read it, but these Pentium M processors are supposed to be hella fast. __________________ [color=orange]ASUS P4P800 Deluxe [color=black]-[/color] 2.4C --> 3300mhz [color=black]-[/color] Mushkin PC3200 at 220 5-2-2-2 (cpu limited) [color=black]-[/color] BBAti 9800Pro at 430/375 [/color] [color=black]3[/color][color=gray]D[/color]M[color=black]a[/color][color=gray]r[/color]k[color=yellow]01[/color] [color=black]3[/color][color=gray]D[/color]M[color=black]a[/color][color=gray]r[/color]k[color=yellow]03[/color] 16001200 12801024

Aug 20, 2003, 01:26 AM	#3
ToshiroOC Unbiased. Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 4,812 Rep Power: 0	You probably read it here, DriveEuro. I was debating getting a laptop... I guess I'll probably wait til November, then. __________________ [img][/img] [color=White]Peace be with you, Joe.[/color] Driverheaven Staff Member (Supermoderator)