Replies to post #83634 on Intel Corp (INTC)

[Elmer Phud]

I figured $2bn-$3bn myself but it's all in the same ballpark.

I think that would be fair but I don't know how AMD will raise the money.

[techno_bull]

re: their brand has taken enough of a battering already

the only battering I've really experience to Intel's brand has been on these boards. I personally haven't had a single experience where 'joe consumer' or 'joe purchasing agent' is saying: "Boy I'm glad the EU is finally getting those bastards over at Intel!". The average person still holds the brand in high esteem IMO. Maybe things are different across the pond.

[imho]

mas,

AMD need the money and Intel don't need anymore bad publicity, their brand has taken enough of a battering already

Let me get this straight. Intel's brand is taking a beating so they will settle by paying off AMD?

ROTFLMAO.

In your dreams. The damage, if any, has already been done. If there is any payoff, it will be AMD doing the paying (which is why the Abu Dhabi/AMD deal came just in time, for Intel). Any settlement will be initiated by AMD and it will be based on Intel's terms. I know you don't agree, but that is OK. The alternative is it goes to court. Either way AMD will lose.

IMHO