Pricing for Intel’s Echo Peak WiMAX/Wi-Fi modules announced

by Jeff Orr, Editor
Mobile Broadband News

DigiTimes shared pricing for Intel’s upcoming Echo Peak WiMAX/Wi-Fi modules with volume shipments of the wireless modules for Montevina-based notebooks expected to begin shipments during the second and third quarters of this year.

According to Intel data collected by DigiTimes, the Echo Peak wireless module that supports both WiMAX and 802.11n technologies will be available in prices ranging from US$43-54, depending on specifications.

Montevina-based products are expected to account for over 50% of Intel’s shipments of notebook platforms by the fourth quarter of 2008. Taiwan-based network-equipment makers, including Asustek Computer, Gemtek Technology and Universal Scientific Industrial (USI), are the likely manufacturing partners for the Echo Peak modules, although none of the makers have yet to confirm production. However, Gemtek stated previously that it will begin the production of WiMAX/Wi-Fi dual-mode modules in the second half of 2008.

Prices and specifications of Intel Echo Peak wireless modules:

Source: Standard prices as announced by Intel, compiled by Digitimes, March 2008