Apple and Intel to Become Buddies?

May 23, 2005 By Ian Bell

Reuters is reporting that Apple and Intel are in talks regarding the use of Intel processors in new Apple computers. Will Steve Jobs have it his and get special treatment from Intel

“Apple Computer Inc. has been in talks that could lead to a decision soon to use Intel Corp. chips in its Macintosh computer line, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday.

Apple could choose to add some Intel-based models to its product line or make a complete shift to Intel’s chip technology in what would be seen as a serious blow to IBM’s microprocessor business, the newspaper said.

Apple sells only about three million computers a year — a small portion of the estimated 200 million sold globally.

But for Intel, winning over Apple would be a prestigious endorsement from one of technology’s most influential trend-setters and could associate the chipmaker with Apple’s hugely popular iPod music player.”

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fungku at 9:44pm 23rd May 2005 The good thing about this is hopefully being able to get Mac OSX for Intel processors and being able to install on your plain jane computer instead of buying an expensive mac designed one.
TechFreak at 8:52am 23rd May 2005 I have to laugh at this "Will Steve Jobs have it his and get special treatment from Intel" cause you know Steve is going to want something unique for his computers.

Also the article on MSNBC says that with the new Intel chips, Apple will be able to compete with the likes of Dell. Does changing their processor really bring the price of their systems down that much to where they can compete with Dell? I strongly doubt it.

I think most people could care less what type of CPU is in their Apple system as long as its still a quality product.