The Intel Centrino 2 platform supposed to be launched in a near future is experiencing some delay due to unexpected problems. Among them, one can mention :
- Intel discovered a bug in the graphic core while the production was already launched. If the bug has been corrected, the first samples have been trashed. As a consequence, the G45 and G43 IGP chipset are expected to see shortages in Q3 2008. For improving production level, Intel has been slowing down manufacturing lines of other chipset, but it will take times and the new platform might not be as widely available as originally expected.
- Another problem is linked to a delay in the certification process of the new WiFi 802.11n module which will prevent the platform to be released to the market. Intel might decided to launch the Centrino 2 without this feature, while being rea