Peter Principle - Looks like Intel has finally caught up with OEM requirements for the 1 GHz Pentium III.
You can now get them on the streets of Tokyo !!
"Intel's expected onslaught on the market with flip chip versions of its Pentium III Coppermine 1GHz processor has started, with versions now available in Tokyo's high tech zone, Akihabara.
Price Watch Japan, which monitors the arrival of new technology in Akihabara, has information on the small core processors, which you can find here. "
Enjoy !!
theregister.co.uk
Flip-chip 1GHz Pentium IIIs hit Japan
By: Mike Magee
Posted: 06/08/2000 at 10:51 GMT
Intel's expected onslaught on the market with flip chip versions of its Pentium III Coppermine 1GHz processor has started, with versions now available in Tokyo's high tech zone, Akihabara.
Price Watch Japan, which monitors the arrival of new technology in Akihabara, has information on the small core processors, which you can find here.
The processors are currently being sold on the street for between ¥129,800yen(~$1,200) and ¥135,000yen (~$1,250), according to these pages. Thanks to Firewire for alerting us to the news.
Supplies will begin to arrive to Intel's distributors, dealers and PC customers throughout the month of August |
