Intel Cuts Prices... for C2D Desktop CPU Only

Following AMD moves to cut prices of its CPU, Intel was quickly following the same strategy and massively reduced the cost of its core 2 Duo CPUs. However, it only concerns desktop Core 2 Duo, a CPU model currently not used by Apple. In addition, Intel announced that it plan to aggressively cut prices on its complete lineup in Q3’2007 for the released of new Core 2 Quad Q6700 and Q6800, the latter running on a 1333MHz FSB vs. 1066MHz today.
Both AMD and Intel are concentrating their strength around desktop CPU, as AMD does not have currently a CPU able to compete with the Core 2 Duo mobile CPU from Intel, aka Merom currently found in MB, MB Pro and iMac.
However, with such price cuts, Apple should maybe consider in the future switching from Intel server CPUs (Xeon) to desktop CPU (Core 2 Duo Quad), or using Core 2 Duo in iMac... but then the iMac could become an extremely powerful unit competing with Mac Pro sales...