The Core What!?

Intel unveiled its best consumer processor two years ago. It was oddly called the Core 2 Duo. The next generation, code-named Nehalem, will soon be released. Intel has decided to call it the Core i7.

Why the i7? Maybe because it's the 7th iteration of the Pentium? Intel's naming schemes are becoming goofier by the year.

Comments

[Alex]

Personally I'm waiting for the NEXT generation of Intel chips - the "Core iCantThinkOfAnyMoreNames"

[Saul Wall]

I can see the software labels now:
"Minimum system requirements:

If you have to ask, don't bother buying this."