Unfortunately, it seems that consumers are only able to keep track of one or two processor family names per manufacturer. Intel: Pentium/Celeron, Apple/Motorola: G4/G5, AMD: Athlon/Duron. Though the marketing people try hard, the Centrinos and Semperons are destined to become forgotten, no matter what their architectural/price advantages.
We are well trained consumers, unfortunately. There is a strong Gotta Have It mentality that says "If we can't buy it, rip it!"
Just think of the amount you could pay down your credit card debt (17.9%!) if you didn't buy or burn the latest and greatest CD. Not to mention the positive environmental effect you'll have.
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Unfortunately, it seems that consumers are only able to keep track of one or two processor family names per manufacturer. Intel: Pentium/Celeron, Apple/Motorola: G4/G5, AMD: Athlon/Duron. Though the marketing people try hard, the Centrinos and Semperons are destined to become forgotten, no matter what their architectural/price advantages.
Umm... the C64 had a 6510.
We are well trained consumers, unfortunately. There is a strong Gotta Have It mentality that says "If we can't buy it, rip it!" Just think of the amount you could pay down your credit card debt (17.9%!) if you didn't buy or burn the latest and greatest CD. Not to mention the positive environmental effect you'll have.