Intel Confirms Chip Component Delay

And the fact that Intel is missing the component for integrated graphics, which accounts for the bulk of the notebook PC market, could present rival Advanced Micro Devices(AMD Quote) with an opportunity to grab some market share.

"Every company in the industry has a hiccup from time to time. It's just the nature of the business" says Peddie. "The only thing that makes this one annoying and maybe a little scary is the fact that there is this timing for the back-to-school [sales] rollout."