Intel roadmaps do come out relatively often and plans do change. In fact there have been several changes since the last one.

1. A quicker transition to 133MHz front-side bus in the performance/mainstream sector is expected.
2. Intel has now decided to add 100MHz FSB support to the 600MHz Coppermine for businesses whilst adding the Pentium III 600 (Katmai) for consumers. Let's dispense with the formalities. The exciting news is that gamers will now be able to get a Pentium III 600MHz shortly (check back for that).
3. Intel has removed the Pentium III 700MHz 100MHz FSB from the business roadmaps. And so they should. Spreadsheets on a system like that…what a waste.
4. Added Intel 810e to the mainstream segment
5. The strong yields of Mendocino (533MHz) has pushed Coppermine 128 later into Q1 2000. Mendocino has been added for Q1 2000, with 5XX following after.
6. Solano chipset added to Value & Mainstream segments for Consumer and Small Business
7. CPU package transition roadmap added in support of small form factor designs.

Intel's latest plans have been drawn to continue to aggressively ramp up the Pentium III. In fact, they are hoping to ramp into all mainstream system price-points by Q4 of 1999. Here's a summary of just how the company is going to go about it:

1. Introduction of the 133MHz FSB version to support highest performance processors for mainstream and performance segments
2. 100MHz FSB support (they hope) will continue in Business Mainstream/ Professional Segments into 2000 for platform longevity.
3. The new packaging should allow for small form factor designs based upon the Pentium III CPU to become common.
4. 600MHz should be offered in a limited volume in August for Consumer SKUS
5. The lower pricing should support a strong ramp and provide an incentive for larger businesses to slip into Pentium III based systems before the year 2000 (yes they will be Y2K compliant).