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With VIIV falling flat in the consumer oriented space where salesmen can go around saying "Well, Joe Sucker, this computer has VIIV and that one doesn't. Just look at the sticker!" I cannot believe that Intel really thinks businesses will fall for this type of crap.

Centrino worked - because it actually was a product, with measurable benefits. VIIV shows what happens when this is not the case. vPro looks to be swirling around in the same toilet as VIIV.

There is no way businesses will pick up on this. The "Vista ready" tech they are advertising is already certified - by MS themselves (Designed for WinXP, Vista Ready sticker will be popping up soon) which leaves absolutely NO reason whatsoever for businesses to buy this.

Oh, and I'll bet it will cost an extra $200 over the same configuration without the sticker.

No thanks.]]>Apr 24th 2006 2:55PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/04/24/intel-launches-vpro-brand-for-business-computing/http://www.engadget.com/2006/04/24/intel-launches-vpro-brand-for-business-computing/
Success is far from guaranteed, of course.]]>Apr 24th 2006 3:03PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/04/24/intel-launches-vpro-brand-for-business-computing/http://www.engadget.com/2006/04/24/intel-launches-vpro-brand-for-business-computing/Apr 24th 2006 3:20PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/04/24/intel-launches-vpro-brand-for-business-computing/http://www.engadget.com/2006/04/24/intel-launches-vpro-brand-for-business-computing/Apr 24th 2006 3:22PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/04/24/intel-launches-vpro-brand-for-business-computing/http://www.engadget.com/2006/04/24/intel-launches-vpro-brand-for-business-computing/
I agree that virtualization is an innovation from Intel, but it is not vPro only which leads back to my original conclusion - that there is nothing in vPro that isn't already available separately. And likely cheaper.

Intel is just trying to make free money (markups) and at the same time sell more of their stuff (bundling). Neither is illegal - but I think business customers are more tech savvy than consumers, and won't be swayed by the hype machine nearly as easily (and even consumers are showing the aren't easily swayed with VIIV).

Correct me if I'm wrong on the virtualization tech, guys.]]>Apr 24th 2006 4:12PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/04/24/intel-launches-vpro-brand-for-business-computing/http://www.engadget.com/2006/04/24/intel-launches-vpro-brand-for-business-computing/
Viiv is not easy to pronounce and weird. There shouldn't be a learning curve for the pronunciation of your brand name.

VPro? Sounds like PPro. They used that for the Pentium Pro... surely they could think up something better.

Centrino is a great name: distinctive, easy to say, memorable. VPro is cheesy and buzzwordy. They might as well have called it iPro06XP.]]>Apr 24th 2006 4:48PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/04/24/intel-launches-vpro-brand-for-business-computing/http://www.engadget.com/2006/04/24/intel-launches-vpro-brand-for-business-computing/
It seems as though everyone agrees that Centrino is a great platform. What is at the heart of a Centrino notebook? An Intel Pentium M processor. You can get notebooks with just that processor (non-centrino branded) and you can also get notebooks with built in Wi-Fi, etc. But when all the features are bundled together the device works better and seemlessly overall. I think that's what Intel is trying to achieve. They are trying to set a standard and make things easier for consumers. They are saying that that a certain set of components bundled together are neccessary for home entertainment, for business use and for easy mobility. These different uses are addressed by each platform. This makes it especially easy for consumers without much knowledge to go into a store and buy a product that will do what they need to the full extent. If you go into your average electronic store most of the kids working in them are not as well trained on products as they need to be. I think this platformization can possibly help.

Also, I think as the platforms mature this will become more clear.]]>Apr 24th 2006 5:25PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/04/24/intel-launches-vpro-brand-for-business-computing/http://www.engadget.com/2006/04/24/intel-launches-vpro-brand-for-business-computing/
Why not just...

Pentium M: Mobile processors
Pentium D: Desktop processors

Pentium D is supposed to be Pentium Different according to Intel. The names seem to become more absurd in the marketing department.

The Pentium M is centrino and what people like is the Pentium M. Most Turion machines use broadcomm chipsets as they are better. Most servers I have used go for broadcomm over Intel.

The Xeon seems to be the same as a P4 but rebadged whith a different boot up screen. Perhaps this will change with Conroe, Merom and Woodcrest. Oh wait they are going to be based on a Pentium M architecture.

AMD is the winner as manufacturers go and support their processor more... look at NVidia.]]>Apr 24th 2006 6:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/04/24/intel-launches-vpro-brand-for-business-computing/http://www.engadget.com/2006/04/24/intel-launches-vpro-brand-for-business-computing/Apr 24th 2006 6:30PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/04/24/intel-launches-vpro-brand-for-business-computing/http://www.engadget.com/2006/04/24/intel-launches-vpro-brand-for-business-computing/Apr 24th 2006 7:10PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/04/24/intel-launches-vpro-brand-for-business-computing/http://www.engadget.com/2006/04/24/intel-launches-vpro-brand-for-business-computing/
Guess who chooses the PCs for the average corporate user? Admins, perhaps?

The average corporate user community will see increased stability, decreased virus threats, and faster recovery.

Did any of you even look at the data on Intel's web site about this? http://intel.com/vpro/manageability.htm

Nonvolatile memory
A protected, persistent hardware-based space to protect critical data from intruders, viruses, and worms. It also stores hardware and software assets to ensure accurate inventories at any time.

Hardware-based communication channel
Communicate "under the OS" to power up, reboot, and control a PC regardless of OS health.

Isolation hardware
Automatically disconnects when an inbound or outbound threat is recognized for instant quarantine.

These kinds of things matter when you are managing hundreds or thousands of computers.]]>Apr 24th 2006 7:54PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/04/24/intel-launches-vpro-brand-for-business-computing/http://www.engadget.com/2006/04/24/intel-launches-vpro-brand-for-business-computing/
Well, you get the picture.]]>Apr 24th 2006 9:29PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/04/24/intel-launches-vpro-brand-for-business-computing/http://www.engadget.com/2006/04/24/intel-launches-vpro-brand-for-business-computing/Apr 24th 2006 9:46PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/04/24/intel-launches-vpro-brand-for-business-computing/http://www.engadget.com/2006/04/24/intel-launches-vpro-brand-for-business-computing/
*i mean it sarcastically*]]>Apr 25th 2006 1:49AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/04/24/intel-launches-vpro-brand-for-business-computing/http://www.engadget.com/2006/04/24/intel-launches-vpro-brand-for-business-computing/Apr 25th 2006 3:37AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/04/24/intel-launches-vpro-brand-for-business-computing/http://www.engadget.com/2006/04/24/intel-launches-vpro-brand-for-business-computing/Apr 25th 2006 5:29AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/04/24/intel-launches-vpro-brand-for-business-computing/http://www.engadget.com/2006/04/24/intel-launches-vpro-brand-for-business-computing/
At least they would have a non-volatile memory to store their porn from any corporate network watchdogs.


The name is actually good -- you would be amazed at all of the people who say they need Windows XP Pro since they are running a small-to-medium business, even though they don't know what a domain is in terms of networking. The word Pro just sounds like something a business user should be using to them.]]>Apr 25th 2006 2:03PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/04/24/intel-launches-vpro-brand-for-business-computing/http://www.engadget.com/2006/04/24/intel-launches-vpro-brand-for-business-computing/
ch424]]>Apr 25th 2006 3:07PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/04/24/intel-launches-vpro-brand-for-business-computing/http://www.engadget.com/2006/04/24/intel-launches-vpro-brand-for-business-computing/Sep 10th 2006 1:57PM