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Speculation on Real Reasons Behind Apple Switch

Posted by Hemos on from the the-true-switch-campaign dept.

/ASCII writes "There is an article over at Ars Technica with some insider information about the reasons behind Apples x86 switch, given that the new IBM processors seem to be a perfect fit for Apple. The article claims that Apple hopes to power its entire line, from Servers to desktops to iPods and other gadgets with Intel CPUs, and that by doing so, they will gain the same kinds of discounts that Dell get."

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  1. Re:interesting take on ipod centric-business plann by /ASCII · · Score: 5, Funny

    The second coming of Newton, a video iPod or perhaps a PSP killer. Or all of the above, but with an integrated cellphone. And a pony!

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    Try out fish, the friendly interactive shell.
  2. Re:interesting take on ipod centric-business plann by ceeam · · Score: 5, Funny

    Thanks - the image of Isaac Newton with two bolts to his head (and stitches) growling "I live again" will haunt me today.

  3. Re:"hope" has nothing to do with it by no_barcode · · Score: 5, Funny

    Every iDotted? Of course! He got an iContract with iNtel. iThink you've nailed iT. iNeed coffee.

  4. Re:Elements by ceeam · · Score: 5, Funny

    Wow! Do you think perchance that this Pentium V will also have something to do with "code morphing"? I heard this technology should really be revolutionary!

  5. Re:interesting take on ipod centric-business plann by bhurt · · Score: 5, Funny

    The second coming of Newton, a video iPod or perhaps a PSP killer. Or all of the above, but with an integrated cellphone. And a pony!


    With all the horseshit I've seen on this topic, I knew there had to be a pony around here somewhere.