Intel makes ‘huge mistake’ as email promo confirms Apple Core i5 MacBook Pro

“An e-mail sent to members of Intel’s Retail Edge promotional program highlight a forthcoming MacBook Pro from Apple sporting a new Core i5 processor,” Sam Oliver reports for AppleInsider.

“The promotion was also included in an e-mail sent out to U.S. members of the Intel Retail Edge Program. It reads: ‘January Prize Draw: Win a MacBook Pro. Pass this month’s trainings for 2 chances to win one of 2 MacBook Pro laptops with the accelerated response of an Intel Core i5 processor,'” Oliver reports. “Currently, the top MacBook Pro has an Intel Core 2 Duo processor.”

Oliver reports, “Earlier Wednesday, faq-mac.com captured the images, which state the program will be giving away two MacBook Pros equipped with the Intel Core i5 processor. The site surmises the promotion’s listing was a ‘huge mistake’ by Intel’s marketing department.”

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