“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.”
Source: Reuters
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