One chip still does not make up for all the crap that Intel has forced on the consumers over the years. Plus, I look at the Core 2 being a response by Intel by getting its a$$ handed to it in the dual core arena from the start. I hardly doubt that this will be the end of AMD as some Intel pundiots would tell you. If Intel wants to be a leader, then they need to act like it. So far, I have seen very little from Intel showing that they can be a leader, they do better at reacting than leading.
Frankly, I will remain an AMD fan because I know I can trust their product more than I can Intel. Of course, if I want to heat my house this winter I will definately go out and buy some Intel processors because I know they will do a great job of it. If I want a fire, I will get a Mac Cube.
The above is a perfect example of the problem. People who obsess so much, they confuse reality with ideals. This problem is called delusion.
Allow me to dilute your delusion: Intel is a leader? A leader of whom? A leader of people? The leader of the United Nations?
One chip still does not make up for all the crap that Intel has forced on the consumers over the years
Intel is a commercial enterprise . Intel is not a "leader” They do not enact legislation, they do not enforce policy, they do not support and defend ideals. They manufacture products. Products which are consumed in a free market. Period. They did not "force" anything upon you. The "Intel Consumption Enforcement Squad" did not hunt you down, hold a gun to your head and force you to buy their products. Such a preposterous thing doesn’t exist. You chose.
Now, by leader, if you mean a leader of the technology of the market they are competing in, then based on commercial products currently available to the retail consumer, Intel is the leader. For the moment
Frankly, I will remain an AMD fan because I know I can trust their product more than I can Intel. Of course, if I want to heat my house this winter I will definitely go out and buy some Intel processors because I know they will do a great job of it. If I want a fire, I will get a Mac Cube
Before we proceed we need to do a few things. First, we need to clear up a misconception on your part about heat. in AMD vs. P4, your above statement would be correct. In AMD vs. Core 2, your statement is wrong.[/img]
http://informationweek.com/news/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=190400181
http://www.itnews.com.au/newsstory.aspx?CIaNID=34904&src=site-marq
Next we need to state the definitions of a few words
Dumb: to lack the intellectual capacity to solve problems or successfully use information
Ignorant: to lack information, regardless of intellectual capacity
Stupid: to possess the necessary information and intellectual capacity to correctly solve a problem, but to fail to do so.
Intelligent: To possess the intellectual capacity to solve problems
That done, lets state a problem. A consumer needs a new computer now. The information provided shows Intel’s Core 2’s performance exceeds that of AMD's comparable products by a margin of 20% (12% in 64 bit) The information further proves that in price/unit of performance, Core 2 is a better value than AMD's products. The consumer chooses AMD. Which of the above definitions applies to the consumer?
Let’s use the same problem, but go back six months, and substitute P4 for Conroe. The consumer chooses AMD. Which of the above definitions applies to the consumer in this case?
You have the information. The question that remains, is do you possess the intellectual capacity to make use of that information. For the most part, it’s a free planet. If you wish to purchase a superseded product, it is your choice. But what does that make you? IMO the answer is obvious
Oh, one last thing. Were you attempting to imply I am an Intel fanboy?
I hardly doubt that this will be the end of AMD as some Intel pundiots would tell you.
If so, you better send the AMD Fanboy squad to my house to confiscate the AMD Athlon XP3200 I’m writing this on.
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