Intel has unveiled the prices for its upcoming Echo Peak WiMAX/Wi-Fi and Shirley Peak Wi-Fi modules with volume shipments of the wireless modules for Montevina-based notebooks to begin gradually from the second and third quarters of this year, according to Intel.

The launch of Echo Peak and Shirley Peak wireless modules is expected to accelerate migration to 802.11n products and to push down the prices for 802.11n devices as well, said market sources in Taiwa

Intel said the wireless module will support both WiMAX and 802.11n technologies and will be available in prices ranging from US$43-54, depending on specifications. Meanwhile, the Shirley Peak module will support only 802.11n technology with prices between US$19-30.

With Montevina-based products expecting to account for over 50% of Intel's shipments of notebook platforms by the fourth quarter of 2008, the penetration rate of 802.11n devices is expected to see a surge in that quarter or in the first half of 2009, the sources cited Intel's roadmap as saying.

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