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What is the Intel Switch Costing Apple?

Posted by Zonk on from the best-atm-interface-ever dept.

SenseOfHumor writes "A Business Week article says that it costs Apple $898 for an Intel iMac before loading it with software and packaging. From the article: 'But for Apple, the switch to Intel chips is less about saving money in the short term, and more about hitching its wagon to Intel's longer-term product road maps, particularly in the area of notebooks. IBM's chips are power-hungry and generate a lot of heat, and therefore not suitable to notebook computers.'"

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  1. If they don't know.... by MountainMan101 · · Score: 5, Funny

    If they don't know, why ask us? Everyone knows slashdot crowd knows nothing. But we'll always comment. So I'll say it's costing them at least a hundred pigs a month in tribute. Maybe some biscuits (you Yanks call them cookies).

    1. Re:If they don't know.... by Zerbs · · Score: 5, Funny

      Yes, but how many Bacon Jr. Cheeseburgers is that?

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  2. Power grab by digitaldc · · Score: 5, Funny

    "IBM's chips are power-hungry and generate a lot of heat..."

    In a related news item, IBM chips are now running for elected office worldwide.

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    He who knows best knows how little he knows. - Thomas Jefferson
  3. Economy of the 'Change' by palad1 · · Score: 5, Funny

    I don't know what it costs Apple, but I sure know the change to Intel will cost me about 2000 .