End of Intel, AMD duopoly near? Via readies Isaiah chip

Courtesy CNET Tech blog  Thu, 05/15/2008 - 8:15pm

Is the end of the Intel-AMD duopoly nigh? Via Technologies is hoping this may be the case when it announces the "Isaiah" processor later this month.

Via Isaiah processor is targeted at mainstream notebooks and desktops; top: Isaiah processor; bottom: $398 15-inch Everex gBook

(Credit: Via, Wal-Mart)

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