Intel warns of processor drought

Opportunity for AMD?

I'm sure AMD (for PCs) and Snapdragon (for netbooks) can help out in the event of a shortage of Intel parts.

By milliganp on 18 Nov 2009

Sounds almost like they are trying to encourage people to get components for christmas... I hope I don't open my stocking to find a processor sitting in it... unless its an i7

By jonners99 on 18 Nov 2009

demand for PCs is set to grow from 12% to 18% in 2010

and this means what? 12% annual growth? 12% of the world's population?

By phantombudgie on 18 Nov 2009

@PhantomBudgie

I think you'll find that it means...

For every 100 processors sold in 2009, it is estimated that 112 to 118 will be sold in 2010.

By matbailie on 18 Nov 2009

Clever Marketing?

I know that the world of Just in Time manufacturing means keeping low stocks, but I really can't see this as anything but a ploy to get companies, businesses and consumers to "get 'em early before it runs out!"

By khellan on 18 Nov 2009

I have to agree with Khellan - it really is all about clever marketing - seasonal time, end of year budgets too. Also Win7 released at this time and people want a new part for this or that and hey its christmas in a few weeks - so hurry up and buy before you lose out.

By nicomo on 18 Nov 2009