Understanding Paper Launches and Tech Shortages

What is the primary reason companies proceed with a paper launch despite knowing about stock shortages?

• To test the market response

• To avoid competition

• To reduce production costs

• To build hype and demand

Which historical example was used to illustrate a paper launch?

• AMD's Athlon 64 and Intel's Pentium 4

• NVIDIA's RTX 3080

• Microsoft's Xbox Series X

• Sony's PlayStation 5

What was a significant issue faced by Intel's Canon Lake CPUs?

• High production costs

• Lack of consumer interest

• Poor performance compared to competitors

• Limited availability due to manufacturing problems

Why were recent tech shortages not considered paper launches?

• The companies did not announce the launches

• The products were not reviewed by experts

• There was enough supply for regular consumers

• The products were not innovative

What is the expected outcome of the planned expansion in chip manufacturing capacity?

• A decrease in the variety of chips available

• An increase in the cost of chips

• A reduction in paper launches and shortages

• A decline in consumer demand for tech products