Intel unveils second generation Core processors

Global chip maker Intel yesterday announced the launch of a new range of processors, that, in addition to faster computing speeds would also deliver high quality audio-video capabilities.

Leading vendors including HCL, Wipro, HP, Toshiba and Dell have lined up over 500 device models that will be on offer with the new chips over the coming months.

"We have already started shipping the new processors to all leading OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) and the machines should be available in the market soon," Intel south asia managing director (sales and marketing group) R Sivakumar told reporters in New Delhi yesterday.

In response to questions about price Sivakumar said, initially, the company expected the devices with the new chipsets to be available at a premium of about 20 per cent over the older versions.

However, with the new chips becoming the mainstay prices would go down, he added.

HCL is to unveil its range incorporating the new line of processors by end of this month. Dell is expected to follow suit in April.