In the CPU market, it will have to compete with Intel and Advanced Micro Devices Inc.
"They're trying to market their CPU for the low-cost or information appliance products," said Elise Tung. "But distributors don't think VIA's CPU is good enough or competitive enough compared with AMD or Intel." To expect 25 percent of VIA's revenue to come from CPU sales next year is being very optimistic, she said.
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