Intel 'VIIV' Leaves Analysts Guessing

Intel's recent trademark filings are leaving analysts to speculate what the chipmaker may have up its sleeve for the near future. The phrases "Intel Inside VIIV" and "Intel VIIV" were filed as U.S. trademarks last month. But what does Intel VIIV mean?

Some speculate that it is a combination of the roman numerals for 6 and 4, meaning VIIV could be one of Intel's first consumer chips use 64-bit technology as promised by the company. Another possible meaning could be that VIIV is a dual-core chip, consisting of two Pentium 5 processors. Intel declined comment, saying that it does not talk about unannounced brands or trademarks.