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Why Apple Should Acquire AMD

slashdotLIKES writes "CoolTechZone.com columnist Gundeep Hora has a new column up that discusses why Apple should acquire AMD and how both companies would be a good fit for each other. From the article, "After private equity groups, let's look at a more strategic acquisition. For that, Apple is the best bet. Yes, I know it sounds way too radical to be taken seriously. However, Apple could drop Intel altogether and adopt AMD for its Macintosh PCs. Sure, the transition is going to take sometime, and it would probably make Apple announce a brand new line of PCs. However, it will be well worth it. We know Steve Jobs is ruthless when it comes to making interesting deals with powerful companies. This makes AMD a perfect match. Obviously Intel isn't going to be too delighted, but other companies don't bother Jobs. We all know he's the type of executive who crafts deals on his own terms. If Intel wants to be associated with Apple, then they won't really have much of a choice."

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  1. here's why by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    because both companies produce more fanboys than actual products.

  2. Translation of TFA by Notquitecajun · · Score: 5, Funny

    "I own a crapload of tanking AMD stock, and need it to go up so I can sell it and, hopefully, make some money back."

  3. Re:Then Apple would have to use slower AMD chips! by networkBoy · · Score: 5, Funny

    I have my doubts...
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