Intel Announces Surprise Processor Price Drop, Piles Pressure On AMD

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Intel's price cuts announce four things. Firstly, AMD will have no choice but to respond with further price cuts in its own Phenom II line to compete or else be outclassed. Secondly, it could also mean that Intel may be launching faster and more expensive Core 2 Quad processors. Thirdly, it means that the economy - not competitors - is forcing Intel to cut its prices. Fourthly, e-tailers are also going to feel the pinch.

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