"rpgs rock dvds" <rpgsrockdvds@hotmail.co.uk> wrote in message
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> Can't find 'em anywhere!
The shortage is rumoured to be a deliberate marketing ploy.
Quote from DigiTimes story.
Although it is not long since Intel launched its 45nm E8000 series CPUs,
shortages have already been observed in the Taiwan channel. The lack of
supply has spurred prices to increase by over 20%, prompting many consumers
to hold off their consumption, according to sources in the channel.
Intel introduced the E8000 desktop CPU series, which feature enhanced
performance and power efficiency, on January 20. Despite that the launch
drew attention, Intel's strategically planned shipments have led to a
shortage, the sources said. Driven by the attempt to lessen impact to sales
of E6000 CPUs before inventory is completely sold, Intel is cautiously
monitoring shipments of the 45nm-based CPUs, they explained.
In light of the shortages, some channel distributors have raised the price
of E8000 CPUs by over 20%. The E8400, for example, is priced above NT$8,300
(US$257), up from the original NT$6,800. Some channels are only willing to
sell E8000 series CPUs at a cheaper price if customers buy them bundled with
specific hardware, the sources observed. Despite the CPUs being short of
demand, sales of E6000 series models have not shown any improvement, the
sources said. They attributed the noticeable performance leap that E8000
carries as the major reason for consumers waiting to buy. The sources
further noted that E8000 CPU supply will only resume in small volumes after
the Lunar New Year in early February. However, the key criteria to judge
supply will be the status of E6000 inventory, they noted
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