Tuesday, November 26, 2002
Intel Plans Flash Memory Price Hike - As Much As 40%
Posted by Ed Hansberry in "NEWS" @ 05:30 AM
"Intel plans to raise prices for processors that contain flash memory technology by as much as 40 percent on Jan. 1 in response to increased demand. The Santa Clara, Calif.-based chipmaker said Monday that demand for processors with flash memory--used to store information in handhelds, cell phones and other devices--is rising as equipment makers add new features, such as digital cameras and color screens. Intel spokesman Tom Beerman said the company plans to raise prices on Jan. 1."
Yuck. I am sure we will see some of this trickle down to the price of the Pocket PC. Then again, maybe this will spur some OEMs to give more serious consideration to ARM alternatives to the X-Scale, like the TI-OMAP used in the Jornada 928.
Yuck. I am sure we will see some of this trickle down to the price of the Pocket PC. Then again, maybe this will spur some OEMs to give more serious consideration to ARM alternatives to the X-Scale, like the TI-OMAP used in the Jornada 928.
