[geeks] The Xbox will be delayed going into production (hence fewer avail able @ release), and thats *good* for Microsoft?

[Ken Hansen]

It seems that Intel made a mistake in the MB design, and that the MB will be up to 3-4 weeks delayed going into Mfg. This will impact the # of Xboxen available on announcement (Nov. 8), but will not cause the date to slip.

But, the interesting quote was at the bottom of the news item I read:

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Although any delay or product shortage might be a public-relations black eye, it wouldn't hurt Microsoft's financial results much, analysts said. In fact, since Microsoft initially will lose about $100 on each Xbox sold, a delay would actually improve its earnings and profit margins, two analysts noted.
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Ken