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Intel Gave Up #Shorts

Techquickie@techquickie483K viewsJul 23, 20230:43
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Intel is giving up and pretty soon you won't be able to buy a Nook anymore these mini PCS became popular shortly after their launch in 2012 as they could do lots of Home and Office tasks better than traditional Tower desktops yet took up much less space Oh so seems practical so why is Intel killing them Intel is coming off a horrendous year in terms of finances sales are way down since people aren't buying PCS the way they were during the pandemic so Intel had to make Cuts somewhere and because they're now being out competed in the tiny PC Space by cheaper models the Nook was a logical product to ax I just hope their graphics cards won't be next don't do it Intel don't don't you don't you do it

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Intel Gave Up #Shorts discusses the shelving of the NUC mini PC line as part of a broader corporate pullback. The video notes that Intel has struggled financially, with sales down from pandemic highs as consumer demand for compact PCs wanes. It explains that the NUC, launched in 2012, offered a compact footprint for home and office tasks and was favored for its space efficiency, yet the segment is being outpaced by cheaper tiny PCs from competitors. The narration frames the NUC cancellation as a logical consequence of tightened budgets and shifting priorities within Intel, suggesting that further reductions could follow, possibly affecting other products like graphics cards. The overall tone implies consolidation in a market where demand is normalizing after pandemic surges. The short ends with a worried plea for Intel not to abandon related product lines, hinting at ongoing uncertainty about Intel’s strategy and product roadmap.

Topics · technology · business · consumer-electronics · market-trends

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Why is Intel reportedly cutting the NUC mini PC line according to the video?
The video attributes the cut to Intel's poor finances and falling sales as demand for compact PCs declines after the pandemic, with the NUC becoming less competitive against cheaper tiny PCs.
Who is suggested to potentially take over the NUC business, based on comments?
Comments mention that ASUS might assume control of the NUC manufacturing and software, signaling a shift in how the line could be managed.