Dell's adopting AMD CPUs is related to Intel's decision to cancel rebates for desktop OEMs, and it is just a matter of time when the computer giant will step further and launch AMD-based notebooks and desktops if the number one chipmaker stands by its new pricing scheme, according to industry soruces.
In May, Dell announced that it will introduce servers based on AMD chips. A few days later, Intel told Taiwan-based makers that it will begin offering OEM and channel players the same prices and that it will stop offering rebates to OEMs that place large-quantity orders. The new "equal price" scheme is expected to take effect in September.
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News source: DigiTimes
In May, Dell announced that it will introduce servers based on AMD chips. A few days later, Intel told Taiwan-based makers that it will begin offering OEM and channel players the same prices and that it will stop offering rebates to OEMs that place large-quantity orders. The new "equal price" scheme is expected to take effect in September.
View: The full story News source: DigiTimes
Dell was still in bed with intel through their bad times and I was not able to digest that when Intel is about to launch Conroe, why would Dell deflect to AMD. If Dell does not get benefit of their loyalty to intel, Dell may offer both product lines.
Dell making a move is a big (huge) gain for AMD (at the cost of intel).
also amds are made alot cheaper.
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