Replies to post #1027 on Intel Corp (INTC)

[SemiconEng]

The sad thing is I predict that many of those who decried Intel for the paper launches will offer up a multitude of rationalizations as to why its "okay" for AMD to do the same... to an even greater degree...

---You already gave an example of this happening. THG ripped intel apart during the Cu Mine Fiasco, but now.... all he has to say is........

Hopefully, this won't lead ambitious AMD fans to despair, because the Athlon XP 2200+ with the Thoroughbred A core has already been available for three months now. And, we've checked out the availability at various computer specialty stores: they're currently taking waiting lists for the Athlon XP 2400+ and 2600+."

---Paper launches and waiting lists, but a free "hopefully" pass for AMD from Tom.

Semi

[Elmer Phud]

All this begs the question, if AMD is perfectly willing to do vapor launches, why not vapor launch Hammer? I think the obvious answer is that #1 Hammer is further away from being ready than AMD is willing to admit and #2 AMD would have to provide samples for benchmarking. That would mean letting the world know that Hammer performance does not live up to the hype. Seeing as AMD has nothing to keep suckers on the line except hype, they would essentially be killing any hope they have.

EP