Intel to quote same desktop CPU prices to OEMs and channel; prices to drop

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Source: DigiTimes
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On the sidelines of the May 23-24 Spring Intel Developer Forum (IDF) in Shenzhen, China, Intel told Taiwan vendors that it will begin offering OEM and channel players the same prices and that it will no longer offer rebates to OEMs that place large-quantity orders. In addition, the company showed a new price list with significant reductions coming into effect on July 23.

The company responded to the news by saying, "Intel cannot comment on our communications with customers. However, Intel's strategy is to bring the latest technology to consumers worldwide as fast as possible. Intel Core Microarchitecture products are ready to ship as we previously announced (Woodcrest in June, Conroe in July, Merom in August). The products combined with our high volume 65nm technology and energy efficient design will allow us to ramp quickly into both mainstream and performance, and we are ensuring the industry can ramp these products in every segment."