The dual core chips have been the awaited new tech for 2005. They are reportedly excellent for multitasking applications.
Let's get the most exciting news out of the way first: Intel is launching its Pentium D processor line today, and the price of the 2.8Ghz Pentium D is listed as $241 (in quantities of 1000)! It's likely that initial processors in the channel will be pricier, but once the early demand is filled, you should be able to find a CPU for well under $300--maybe even approaching $250. To put this in context, AMD's lowest-cost desktop dual-core processor, the Athlon 64 X2 4200+, costs about $537 (in quantities of 1000). Meanwhile, Intel's Pentium D 840, which clocks at 3.2GHz, will cost $530 in lots of 1,000 units.
It's kind of interesting, that for many years, AMD had to undercut Intel's prices to be competitive, and now Intel is doing it to AMD. I'd wait a few months before opening the wallet for one of these at these prices.
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