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[CombJelly]

"Intel has always been able to command a higher price, and remember it's not JUST the processor."

Sure. There is the chipset with the legendary graphics performance.

I can see it, there will be crowds who say "I will gladly pay 40% more for a slower processor to get the Intel name"...

Now true, the battery life is better. But for the $300 plus differential, maybe a second battery is a better solution for many.