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To: Cheeky Kid who wrote (74164)	2/19/2011 7:07:04 PM
From: Elsewhere	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 110626

Was it due to the Sandy Bridge error? Intel Identifies Chipset Design Error, Implementing Solution 31.01.2011 07:59:07 newsroom.intel.com That hit a lot of manufacturers, they offer a refund. Dell, HP, others to offer replacements, refunds for Sandy Bridge systems February 3, 2011 digitaltrends.com

To: Cheeky Kid who wrote (74164)	2/19/2011 9:36:07 PM
From: Ian@SI	Respond to of 110626

If that's the one with the new Sandy Bridge chip (integrated HD graphics and processor on same chip), INTC recalled all of them due to a problem on their chipset. I never read anything about the exact nature of the problem, but most OEM that used the chipset are giving customers their money back while they try to get AMD to provide alternatives. The price increase is probably temporary until either INTC resolves its problems or AMD is able to ramp up supply of alternatives.