As Intel’s newly announced Core 2 Duo CPU chips are starting to be listed at US online sites and retail stores, purchasers are reminded that Intel’s price sheet (PDF link) is for orders in batches of 1000 and that retailers can set their own prices. Like Xboxes or Furbies being the first on the block with one will cost you, if you can find it.
For example in its affordable gaming challenge ExtremeTech uses a 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 priced at $316. Newegg lists the chip at $459 but is out of stock, Tigerdirect claims 7 - 10 Days availability with a price of $359.