Intel's expected onslaught on the market with flip chip versions of its Pentium III Coppermine 1GHz processor has started, with versions now available in Tokyo's hi-tech zone, Akihabara.

Price Watch Japan, which monitors the arrival of new technology in Akihabara, has information on the small core processors, which you can find here (http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/akiba/hotline/20000805/etc_fcpga1ghz.html).

The processors are currently being sold on the street for between ¥129,800 ($1200) and ¥135,000 ($1250), according to these pages. Thanks to Firestone for alerting us to the news.

Supplies will begin to arrive to Intel's distributors, dealers and PC customers throughout the month of August. ®

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