Intel’s Sonoma May Still Face Delay

**MIG-31** · Jul 18, 2004, 03:56 PM

In spite of Intel’s claims about the code-named Sonoma platform plans on-track, various media in on the second round with reports about possible delay of the new platform’s introduction.

Revenue Shipments in 2004, Introduction in 2005

Pc world web-site reported citing sources at Intel that the Santa Clara, California-based chipmaker would postpone the formal industry introduction of the future Centrino incarnation till the first quarter of next year. The code-named Alviso chipset – the base on Intel Sonoma – will ship for revenue this year, meaning unit shipments will be sent to PC makers, at which time Intel will be bringing in revenue from Sonoma. Unit shipments to PC makers typically occur about six weeks before the products are available using the chip set, the web-site notes.

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Jul 18, 2004, 03:56 PM	#1
MIG-31 HardwareHeaven News Mod Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Nottingham,UK Posts: 56,854 Rep Power: 471 System Specs	Intel’s Sonoma May Still Face Delay In spite of Intel’s claims about the code-named Sonoma platform plans on-track, various media in on the second round with reports about possible delay of the new platform’s introduction. Revenue Shipments in 2004, Introduction in 2005 Pc world web-site reported citing sources at Intel that the Santa Clara, California-based chipmaker would postpone the formal industry introduction of the future Centrino incarnation till the first quarter of next year. The code-named Alviso chipset – the base on Intel Sonoma – will ship for revenue this year, meaning unit shipments will be sent to PC makers, at which time Intel will be bringing in revenue from Sonoma. Unit shipments to PC makers typically occur about six weeks before the products are available using the chip set, the web-site notes. Full Article: x-bitlabs