Intel does not discount chips for Windows computers

Intel declined the call to cut prices for Core i5 and i7 chips from Windows computer makers to compete with Apple computers.

According to an industry source, Windows computer makers have called on Intel to lower the chip price to help them lower product prices than Apple's MacBook Air. Specifically, these companies expect Core i5 and i7 to reduce their prices in half to keep the profit margin when competing with Apple.

However, Intel rejected these requests.

Currently, the Core i5 1.7GHz used in MacBook Air and ASUS UX21 has dropped to $ 250, while the Core i7 1.7GHz costs $ 289 and 1.8GHz in the high-end computer line, $ 317.

Recently, Intel has set up a fund worth US $ 300 million to help bring ultrabook ultrabook computers with more competitive prices to the market. On the laptop front, Apple has beaten all Windows computers with ' worthwhile ' designs and is also the only one to date with ultra-high-speed, ultra-portable hard drives that cost less than $ 1,000. Most competitors are using slower or bulky components than Apple to reduce the price, but cannot apply to ultrabooks with thicknesses below 0.8 inches (2.03 cm) and processors. High-end low power.

ASUS UX21 may be the second company after Apple meets the requirements of ultrabook, but not until the end of this year or early next year to appear with models like Acer Aspire 3951 or other products from HP, Lenovo…