I hope Intel does have the resources and desire, and yes, paranoia, to go after the low end as well, if for no other reason than to keep abreast of developments, kill off low-feeding competitors, and keep those fabs busy.
Gary
> Finally, regardless of chip merit, it remains to be seen if Intel has the desire, or ability to rule the low end. Processors here sell for $40 or less. They are "embedded" processors, meaning there is little architectural loyalty, short production runs, and lots of competition |