The Platform Story, bleh

by Anand Lal Shimpi on 9/27/2007 11:51 PM EST
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  • Screammit - Wednesday, October 24, 2007 - link

    With this topic in mind, I am reminded of NVIDIA's decision to restrict SLI to their own motherboards. Their strategy makes sense once you think that they are desperately trying to hold on to the platform line of thinking. Never mind how much money they could make in one fell swoop if they even ALLOWED SLI to work on other boards. They wouldn't even need to bother supporting it. Their current model just seems bad for business.
  • Sunrise089 - Friday, September 28, 2007 - link

    I was surprised to see new entries on the side bar - I had given up hope. There entries are really different than anything else posted on the site (other than maybe Gary's occasional posts over in the forums), so please keep it up.
  • Calin - Wednesday, October 3, 2007 - link

    I remember when NVidia made automatic overclocking of bus frequency (by 25%) when one of its graphic cards was paired with one of its mainboards (well, a mainboard with NVidia chipset). However, the performance bonus was not there.

    I would like such a platform - Intel processors and NVidia chipset with integrated video. As it is now, I will go for the AMD processor to pair with the NVidia "platform"
  • crimson117 - Friday, September 28, 2007 - link

    As Anand hints at, Centrino's success was because it entered a fractured market and made wireless (with good driver support) a standard feature, right when 802.11b/g was taking off.

    Intel predicted that people would want wireless laptops with good battery life and decent performance, the OEM's agreed, and together they made a ton of money. Much like the iPod, platform competitors won't be able to catch up any time soon because the market is no longer thirsting for this particular solution.

    The next winner will be the one who manages to predict the next significant trend in computing.

  • Insomniac - Friday, September 28, 2007 - link

    For the most part, laptops just aren't something the enthusiast takes apart and swaps parts in like their desktop PC. As you said, the platform may make more sense to an OEM who sells pre-built systems. Those same volume (and rebate) discounts won't be available to the enthusiast even if they wanted to buy the bundle.

    It would only make sense for AnandTech to review those platforms if you are comparing OEM systems in a round-up.
  • FlameDeer - Friday, September 28, 2007 - link

    This is really an issue of bundled platform. Hopefully manufacturers will provide more flexibility to their platform. Platform better to get more flexibility. By doing so should also help them to achieve better sales. Finally, keep up the good work Anand!
  • thwzr - Friday, September 28, 2007 - link

    Makes me glad to know you're willing to stand your ground and just do what you designed AnandTech to do. You guys rock! Excellent job!! I started reading AnandTech's articles I guess 6 or 7 years ago now -- and you guys are just as good now as you were then, probably better .. seeing as now you blog too! :-) heh. Wish you all the best!!

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