CPU manufacturing is already impossible to compete with. This, I believe, will give Intel too much power. They will be able to sell processors at a loss if they

CPU manufacturing is already impossible to compete with. This, I believe, will give Intel too much power. They will be able to sell processors at a loss if they can remove features after the fact (make the money back in subscription after the "free trial") and undercut any possible competitor out of the market. For example, Intel could offer, say Zhaoxin's level of performance for free for a short time, making sure companies like Zhaoxin never make into the consumer market. This is a great move for Intel but terrible for the consumers.