Intel Goes Bye Bye

Intel, world renowned computer chip manufacturer, is rumored to be dropping the Pentium name. A Japanese PC Watch article claims that the Pentium brand name will not be used for Merom and Conroe when they launch. Instead, Intel will apply the term "Intel Core" to the new architecture.

As far as I'm concerned, Intel doesn't need the Pentium name anymore. Intel's brand name is popular as it is. Ever since the day of the 386 Computers, Intel has prominently embedded their status in the computer chip market. I'm also kind of getting sick of the Pentium Series, too. It's about time for a change.

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