Intel Accused of Plans to LOCK OUT Competition - AGAIN

[nt300]

This is why AMD really needs to succeed with Bulldozer's launch or it will be all Intel and it's monopolizing high prices and no innovation futures.

Intel is flirting with the monopolistic ways of old as it tries to muscle out competitors with its second generation chips, it's being suggested.

A couple of reports surfaced which suggest the world’s biggest chip firm could attract the ire of antitrust watchdogs yet again.

With many concerned that the PC may be on the wane, it is appears that Intel is increasingly desperate to make sure its processors and Ultrabooks give it an unbeatable edge.

DigitalTrends reported on Intel's deal with CinemaNow, a subsidiary of BestBuy, which totally blocks competitors from streaming Full HD resolution content.

This means rivals will be able to use the service, but they'll only be able to watch CinemaNow’s library of 15,000 in lower resolutions. Although it is only one service, it sets a precendent for locking out the competition.

Intel's integrated anti-piracy technology appeals to big content, so the deal makes sense for the movie industry, and more sense for Intel which, some suggest, wants to be the only chip company to offer 1080p. The exclusivity is bad news for the consumer and the possibility of restrictions on what one chip is able to do.

Intel is pinning its hopes on the Ultrabook form factor. Meanwhile, it has rewarded partners for using its processors in thin notebooks, which has lead some critics to suggest Intel could make manufacturers reliant on reimbursements if they want to turn a profit. Which would not bode well for the competition.

The Statesman quotes Intel's Erik Reid, who says the need to introduce a "broad ecosystem change" with developing devices to rival Apple's iPad is "not just about what one company is doing". But it appears that this broad ecosystem change does not extend to AMD.

While Intel sets up a $300 million fund to help Ultrabook manufacturers get their devices out, it allegedly says the banner of "Ultrabook" can't be used with chips other than its own. And that is where the goldmine in Intel's brand could be. Intel declined to comment on the matter.

http://news.techeye.net/business/intel-accused-of-plans-to-lock-out-the-competition

 

[RejZoR]

If you can't beat superior offerings from competition, block them. LMAO. AMD Fusion is the future. I have the E-450 and it eats anything Intel for breakfast.

 

[assaulter_99]

Well if that plan works out (since it seems its no secret) it might work good for AMD since last time that happened, they got a golden parachute payment from Intel!

 

[3volvedcombat]

Not cool.

Everybody is just beyond greedy. 10-11 years ago everything was fine.

I just do not want to see everything getting service'd, singled out, and have no compatibility except for a price tag.

 

[CyberDruid]

If you can't beat superior offerings from competition, block them. LMAO. AMD Fusion is the future. I have the E-450 and it eats anything Intel for breakfast.

Or buy them and shut them down like Microsoft did. Intel is taking a page from Bill's book on how to run a monopoly like a boss.

 

[Super XP]

Intel is not allowed to buy AMD if that is what you mean. For competition sake, they will never allow it.

 

[Moose]

Oh dear this is quite low considering they already have a massive market share.

 

[PVTCaboose1337]

Oh dear this is quite low considering they already have a massive market share.

AMD has about 30% of the market, and Intel the remaining. If you think 30% of billions of dollars makes no difference...

 

[W1zzard]

so intel will introduce a new magic chip, that will lock out everybody except for people who buy a new intel product.

so if digitalnow or anyone else adopts this, they will lock out themselves from their market. congrats. dont waste your time with stories that make no sense

 

[HalfAHertz]

Don't really see this happening because this would also lock out older $ntel chips...

 

[LAN_deRf_HA]

This could be why Asus is going with the zenbook moniker instead of ultrabook.

 

[Moose]

If you think 30% of billions of dollars makes no difference...

I just think 70% is quite big.

 

[1freedude]

That site is not the place to get tech news...

 

[whitrzac]

This isn't a problem if your an intel fanboy...

 

[ShiBDiB]

so intel will introduce a new magic chip, that will lock out everybody except for people who buy a new intel product.

so if digitalnow or anyone else adopts this, they will lock out themselves from their market. congrats. dont waste your time with stories that make no sense

This.. game set and match



Makes 0 sense outside of AMD fanboys trying to stur something up.. Why would a company lose customers when streaming videos is definitely a very congested market to begin with.

 

[stinger608]

That site is not the place to get tech news...

Kind of what I was thinking. Who figures what is said in that article is credible?

Intel declined to comment on the matter.

Here again I am questioning the credibility of that article and site.

Hell anyone can write an article about anything and put a similar statement like I quoted without having a bit of truth to it.

Example

"The founder of TechPowerUp!, W1zzard, has decided to shut the site down to the enormous amount of popularity in the computer tech world." Says anyone, "Wizarrd refused to comment on this subject."

Really though, all kidding aside, who can confirm that such an article is truthful or credible?

 

[xenocide]

What the hell is CinemaNow and why does anyone care? The entire portion of the article relating to that doesn't make any sense. As for Intel only allowing companies using their chips to use it, as long as they own the Trademark I see no problem.