Intel gives name to next-generation chips
Intel Corp. on Monday plans to unveil a single brand name for its new generation of chips for notebooks and desktop machines, formally dubbed Merom and Conroe.
The world's largest chip maker on Monday will announce that Conroe and Merom will both be called "Core 2 Duo" chips when they launch in the third quarter of the year, according to an advance press release.
Woodcrest, a high-end desktop and server chip targeted at high-performance enthusiasts, will be known as Core 2 Extreme, the company said.
According to Intel, the new line of chips will be faster and use less energy than previous processors, such as the Pentium 4. The company hopes the chips will help it regain mind and market share from rival Advanced Micro Devices.
Last month, Intel announced that it would bring the next-generation chips to market earlier than expected, with Woodcrest shipping in June, Conroe in July and Merom in August.
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Nice chips, shame about the names. Maybe Intel should leave marketing up to the professionals. I'm sure Steve could have suggested something a little less drab.
Nice chips, shame about the names. Maybe Intel should leave marketing up to the professionals. I'm sure Steve could have suggested something a little less drab.
You mean, like IntelChip Pro, or something?
Actually, I don't think MacBook and MacBook Pro are bad names (I own one). I do admit it did take a little getting used to, though. PowerBook just rolls off the tongue.
formally dubbed Merom and Conroe.
Well they are now formally known as Core 2 Duo.
They were formerly known as Merom and Conroe.
Wouldn't "Core Duo 2" make more sense than "Core 2 Duo"?
After all isn't everyone saying that intel will no longer make single core chips, so everything should be a duo anyways....I think. \
Do you think that Apple will update the MacBook Pro when Merom comes out in august? It would be only 3-4 months lifetime for the 17".
I thnik that I could wait 3 month. I will buy the softwares I need and will use my privat iMac G5 that is so slow and noisy.
What is your predictions? Right at the disponibility of Merom or at Paris Apple Expo (10 sept.) or later?