Thought i share this, Wanted to buy a performance laptop, Why buy Intel's Broadwell chip, with Skylake waiting in the wings? | PCWorld
The problem is Intel may delay releasing Skylake like they did with Broadwell, and just do a Broadwell Refresh. In any case, I think the GST implementation in April 2015 will spur upgrade interest for those who have 3-4 year old PCs and laptops.
Yeah, the impending GST in April will cause a surge of buying from January to March 2015. The 6% will mean a RM 180 hike in prices for a RM 3,000 computer.
For Malaysia, currently we dont have tax on IT hardware/software Coming 1st April, both hardware & software will incur the GST tax 6% ?
The disappointing slew of dual-core processors probably means Intel is still having trouble with their yield. If I'm not mistaken, they are only going to release the quad-cores in mid-2015. I was planning to upgrade my Windows laptop to Broadwell but upgrading to Broadwell now would mean a downgrade from a quad-core processor to a dual-core processor. So I will probably skip Broadwell unless I get an Ultrabook or a MacBook Pro...
There will always be something better around the corner. Just buy what you need and stop comparing... hehehe.
How to buy lah... they didn't release the quad-cores... See how... I may not replace my main laptop / desktop replacement but it would be great to replace my current MacBook Pro with something I can take with me on-the-go. See if Apple refreshes the MacBook Pro with the Broadwell. See if Microsoft refreshes the Surface 3 Pro with the Broadwell. Hahaha...
Skylake this year ?? Intel Skylake-S Platform Specifications Detailed - Z170 "100-Series" Chipset To Replace Z97 in 2H 2015
Yeah, it's definitely coming this year. Most likely towards the end of 2015. Intel confirmed this today in their Predictions for 2015 event.
Intel insider confirms Skylake release has been delayed Intel insider confirms Skylake release has been delayed | SA Techie
Hmm.. For most of us here in Malaysia, I don't think it matters anymore if Intel is releasing Skylake in Q3 or Q4. If we want to save on GST, then we have to get Broadwell dual-cores and forget about quad-cores. If we want Skylake, well... worst case scenario - wait until the end of the year. We will just pay a little extra in GST...
The second story came from VR-Zone China, which posted what appears to be an internal Intel document showing that the Skylake desktop introduction date is between August 2015 and October 2015. Intel 14nm Broadwell and Skylake-S Processors Coming in Q2 2015 - Legit Reviews
I suspect it will be slowed down. There's really no need for them to push Skylake out faster. There's just no competition...
Intel packs super-cool Skylake chips with Iris 6100 graphics Intel packs super-cool Skylake chips with Iris 6100 graphics | News | TechRadar worth while to wait for Skylake.. probably 2016 lol
Hmm.. 15W Skylake CPUs with Iris 6100? NICE! Not sure what they mean by "explaining certain versions of the Skylake processor will be capable of handling super sharp Intel Iris 6100 graphics." though... Are they saying that the lower-end HD Graphics are "less sharp"?