I guess he doesn't know what Arrandale processors has to offer.. For me why would I choose Arrandale Core i5 and Core i7 rather than a Core 2 Duo 2.8GHz or 2.93GHz or 3.06GHz .. Because of the Turbo Boost, Hyper Threading Technology and 32nm processor cooler.. however it does consume more than the current C2D.. which is 35W compared to 25W(P-series C2D)..

C2D is in fact in the mainstream market in the past 2-3 years and if i5 is the one in the mainstream now, why is i5 not replacing it? why would users opt for a processor with higher power consumption than new one with lower where both offers the same or better performance for the latter?

AFAIK, we can look back in the history as how Core Duo was replaced by Core 2 Duo, as we don't see much or none of CD anymore after the introduction of C2D.

assuming i5 is not replacing C2D:
1. why would all manufacturers are refreshing their lineups with i5, which used to be on C2D? isn't this a sign of phasing out instead of opening up a new market?
2. why benchmarks are comparing head-to-head performance between C2D and i5? (same for i7 vs C2Q).

or like what Eugene91 has pointed out, why both C2D and C2Q are listed under previous generation products? if the new Arrandale platform is not meant replace C2D and merely to serve a different segment of the market, C2D would have remained on the main page, just like Pentium, Celeron and Atom.

the thing is, products can be replaced, so is the market.

not looking for an argument here but solely to seek solid explanation and proof on your claims. anyway, i would expect someone from Intel to know its company's products better.  

Succinctly put. Couldn't have said it better myself.

C2D is in fact in the mainstream market in the past 2-3 years and if i5 is the one in the mainstream now, why is i5 not replacing it? why would users opt for a processor with higher power consumption than new one with lower where both offers the same or better performance for the latter?

AFAIK, we can look back in the history as how Core Duo was replaced by Core 2 Duo, as we don't see much or none of CD anymore after the introduction of C2D.

assuming i5 is not replacing C2D:
1. why would all manufacturers are refreshing their lineups with i5, which used to be on C2D? isn't this a sign of phasing out instead of opening up a new market?
2. why benchmarks are comparing head-to-head performance between C2D and i5? (same for i7 vs C2Q).

or like what Eugene91 has pointed out, why both C2D and C2Q are listed under previous generation products? if the new Arrandale platform is not meant replace C2D and merely to serve a different segment of the market, C2D would have remained on the main page, just like Pentium, Celeron and Atom.

the thing is, products can be replaced, so is the market.

not looking for an argument here but solely to seek solid explanation and proof on your claims. anyway, i would expect someone from Intel to know its company's products better.  

no, because it doesn't include the function of hybrid gpu...
its there, but you can't use it.

seems like many brands already started to change to the iCore series already.... Toshiba also have a few in the lineup

Hey! , Does anyone know wht is the different between Intel core 2 duo P8700 and Intel i5 520m processor. If lets said more into gaming, which give better performance? or most likely the same?

Yeah, but then the problem is the price tag.

Acer seems very cheap in all terms, I'm just worry about the reliability and durability. I'm going to get either this one or another 4740G in the mid of February.

Some say Acer always have hardware failure, especially hard disk and optical drive. Some say they are regret paying extra money for extra warranty because of never use it.

So, which side should I trust. But I have to say, buying any electronic hardware or even car in our life is all are depend on your luck.

Some say Acer always have hardware failure, especially hard disk and optical drive. Some say they are regret paying extra money for extra warranty because of never use it.

So, which side should I trust. But I have to say, buying any electronic hardware or even car in our life is all are depend on your luck.