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Golfbum

03/07/13 12:54 PM

#116872 RE: Elmer Phud #116871

The problem is that the analysts want Intel to fill major fab capacity with foundry since they're convinced x86 and/or PC is deadmeat.

Intel isn't going to build competitor's chips which arguably Apple/ARM is.

Intel isn't also going to build a ton of jellybeans without getting paid for the advanced capabilities their process lead is worth.

So the analysts have stupid (and I use that word advisedly) expectations. They are by and large morons.

The Altera deal is an example of doing it right.

The x86/phone thing is taking longer than anyone would like but it will be successful due to exceptional software tool ecosystem and process leadership.

Apple will begin to slide until they concede that x86 fabbed by Intel is their only option. It's happened before...

ARM's valuation bubble will pop...

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willco

03/07/13 1:24 PM

#116876 RE: Elmer Phud #116871

I agree. Intel is only going to take high margin business. If you want to understand Intel you have to see them as margin driven. They had their dance with commodity business.
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Tenchu

03/07/13 2:27 PM

#116884 RE: Elmer Phud #116871

Elmer,

That says to me they want their customary margins or else no deal.



That's pretty much it.

Tenchu