Briefly: Intel delays, new product, Apple Expo
Caught off guard by surging PC demand, Intel is facing a potentially dangerous chipset shortage. Meanwhile, vague rumors continue to surround a new Apple/Intel gadget. And Apple is rumored to be making an attempt to ban all non-iPod digital music players from next month's Apple Expo.
Intel battling Broadwater shortage
A sudden spike in PC demand has created a shortage of Intel's new 965 Express Chipset. The chipset, formerly code-named "Broadwater," controls the flow of data between the microprocessor and other parts of a personal computer system.
When coupled with Intel's Core 2 Duo processors, Intel has said the 965 Express will enable "breakthrough PC performance, greater power efficiency, quieter systems and theatre-like sound quality, among other benefits."
In speaking to Macworld UK, a marketing director for Asustek Computer -- the world's largest motherboard maker -- said he did not know of any production glitches related to 965 Express. Instead, the exec said he believes that the sharp upswing in demand caught Intel by surprise.
Last year, a similar Intel chipset shortage aided AMD, allowing the rival chip maker to post market share gains. At the time, Intel vowed to make sure there was no repeat shortage, saying it would set aside two advanced chip plants to manufacture the 965 chipset family and ensure a plentiful supply.
"The problem could grow if demand continues to rise," Macworld UK reported. "It takes several weeks to finish production of a chipset, meaning output increases can take some time to actually reach the market."
The shortage could potentially delay the release of Apple's upcoming Core 2 Duo-based systems.
Apple/Intel convergence product?
Meanwhile, The Inquirer on Monday published an obscure rambling about Apple, Intel, Steve Jobs and some blue dolphins dancing in the water.
"The latest rumor is that Intel and Apple are working together on a kind of intelligent device which is no iPod because it has more of a brain than that," the publication said in the otherwise substance-less report.
A recent blog posting had alluded to excitement among Intel executives about the way Apple was "thinking different" about the chip maker's technology and the possibility for future Intel/Apple gadgets.
"That's really what's interesting about Apple, is they look at our technology in a very Apple way," Deborah Conrad, vice president and director of Intel's Apple team has been quoted as saying.
Apple bans promotion of iPod rivals at expo
This one may no longer come as a surprise. According to MacBidouille, Apple has instated a new policy for next month's Apple Expo which forbids exhibitors from displaying or promoting any digital music player other than the iPod.
"First in line to be affected by this decision is Sony," the report states. "Hard to understand given that the Japanese giant will once again have a big stand in the exhibition hall."
Earlier this week, promoters for the Paris, France-based trade show said Apple Computer opted not to host an opening keynote presentation at the event.
Intel battling Broadwater shortage
A sudden spike in PC demand has created a shortage of Intel's new 965 Express Chipset. The chipset, formerly code-named "Broadwater," controls the flow of data between the microprocessor and other parts of a personal computer system.
When coupled with Intel's Core 2 Duo processors, Intel has said the 965 Express will enable "breakthrough PC performance, greater power efficiency, quieter systems and theatre-like sound quality, among other benefits."
In speaking to Macworld UK, a marketing director for Asustek Computer -- the world's largest motherboard maker -- said he did not know of any production glitches related to 965 Express. Instead, the exec said he believes that the sharp upswing in demand caught Intel by surprise.
Last year, a similar Intel chipset shortage aided AMD, allowing the rival chip maker to post market share gains. At the time, Intel vowed to make sure there was no repeat shortage, saying it would set aside two advanced chip plants to manufacture the 965 chipset family and ensure a plentiful supply.
"The problem could grow if demand continues to rise," Macworld UK reported. "It takes several weeks to finish production of a chipset, meaning output increases can take some time to actually reach the market."
The shortage could potentially delay the release of Apple's upcoming Core 2 Duo-based systems.
Apple/Intel convergence product?
Meanwhile, The Inquirer on Monday published an obscure rambling about Apple, Intel, Steve Jobs and some blue dolphins dancing in the water.
"The latest rumor is that Intel and Apple are working together on a kind of intelligent device which is no iPod because it has more of a brain than that," the publication said in the otherwise substance-less report.
A recent blog posting had alluded to excitement among Intel executives about the way Apple was "thinking different" about the chip maker's technology and the possibility for future Intel/Apple gadgets.
"That's really what's interesting about Apple, is they look at our technology in a very Apple way," Deborah Conrad, vice president and director of Intel's Apple team has been quoted as saying.
Apple bans promotion of iPod rivals at expo
This one may no longer come as a surprise. According to MacBidouille, Apple has instated a new policy for next month's Apple Expo which forbids exhibitors from displaying or promoting any digital music player other than the iPod.
"First in line to be affected by this decision is Sony," the report states. "Hard to understand given that the Japanese giant will once again have a big stand in the exhibition hall."
Earlier this week, promoters for the Paris, France-based trade show said Apple Computer opted not to host an opening keynote presentation at the event.
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Caught off guard by surging PC demand, Intel is facing a potentially dangerous chipset shortage. Meanwhile, vague rumors continue to surround a new Apple/Intel gadget. And Apple is rumored to be making an attempt to ban all non-iPod digital music players from next month's Apple Expo.
Intel battling Broadwater shortage
A sudden spike in PC demand has created a shortage of Intel's new 965 Express Chipset. The chipset, formerly code-named "Broadwater," controls the flow of data between the microprocessor and other parts of a personal computer system.
When coupled with Intel's Core 2 Duo processors, Intel has said the 965 Express will enable "breakthrough PC performance, greater power efficiency, quieter systems and theatre-like sound quality, among other benefits."
In speaking to Macworld UK, a marketing director for Asustek Computer -- the world's largest motherboard maker -- said he did not know of any production glitches related to 965 Express. Instead, the exec said he believes that the sharp upswing in demand caught Intel by surprise.
Last year, a similar Intel chipset shortage aided AMD, allowing the rival chip maker to post market share gains. At the time, Intel vowed to make sure there was no repeat shortage, saying it would set aside two advanced chip plants to manufacture the 965 chipset family and ensure a plentiful supply.
"The problem could grow if demand continues to rise," Macworld UK reported. "It takes several weeks to finish production of a chipset, meaning output increases can take some time to actually reach the market."
The shortage could potentially delay the release of Apple's upcoming Core 2 Duo-based systems.
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And don't delay my Merom MBP!!!!
Seriously though, those motherboard shortages are for "mainstream" motherboards according to the MacWorld article. Apple's are custom designed, right, so hopefully they won't be affected. please?
I KNEW this would happen.
Seriously though, those motherboard shortages are for "mainstream" motherboards according to the MacWorld article. Apple's are custom designed, right, so hopefully they won't be affected. please?
Ah, theres something about 'Platinum' that makes me feel all fuzzy inside. Still the most elegant GUI ever IMO,
Bring on the MacPod!!!
Bring on the MacPod!!!
Bring on the MacPod!!!
Nooooo....Don't delay my Conroe iMac!!!!
Seriously... Good to see Intel was up to the challenage when they announced C2D but then realized they couldn't ship it for a month, then when that time comes oops, we can't make the boards fast enough.
Then, of course, Apple could throw in the option of adding a GSM phone feature with the device . . .
That Inquirer "reporter" has been getting into the hash cookie jar.
Seconded.
The secret Apple/Intel device is like an iPod, but with brains. How about this: a device capable of booting Mac OS X. Now, just use it for wireless & computerless presentations, as PDA, SmartPhone, etc. The return of the Newton, on steroids!
Ok, so Newton, Pipin (remember that?) and Macintosh are all taken. What would we call this one? Golden Delicious, or Crab?
Of course, IBM had some ferocious delays, Intel's won't be as bad. But, at least this time everyone will be affected equally.
As far as banning other music players goes, that's just plain silly.
It's almost as though Apple is daring the French and Scandinavians with this action. I can't think of a single reason why doing this will be beneficial. Apple hasn't done this before, and it hasn't exactly hurt their business.
Does anyone else remember the Sooper Kryptik Posts we had here a while back, that included the clues "Rosetta", "Trinity" and "Dolphin"? I could swear the last was used with the word 'blue' as well. At the time, it was assumed to be related to the Nintendo GameCube.
Hmm. Search is, of course, busted. Will try google caches...
Nevermind - PowerMac G4/Codename was tossing about things like:
El Capitan's hamartia shall lead to Trinity's return and its rise to the throne,
Its little brother shall rule in the great desert where the dolphins roam.
At best, the Inquirer author pulled old crap up.
Ok, so Newton, Pipin (remember that?) and Macintosh are all taken. What would we call this one? Golden Delicious, or Crab?
Cameo.
BTW there is always "Granny Smith" I always thought that would make a great name for an Apple product.
Ok, so Newton, Pipin (remember that?) and Macintosh are all taken. What would we call this one? Golden Delicious, or Crab?
Sony is going to license MacOS X and make the... Fuji.
Sony is going to license MacOS X and make the... Fuji.
Perhaps MS will finally stop wasting money on badly made OS's and do the same to come out with the... Washington.