Apple Denies Intel Rumour
The word on the street was that Apple considering using Intel processors in future Mac products. The talks with Intel were reportedly aimed at replacing the current crop of IBM and Motorola PowerPC chips in an effort to keep up in performance terms with Intel-based PCs.
However, Apple are denying the reports stating the news should be placed 'in the category of rumour and speculation'.
These sort of reports surface from time to time and are occasionally aimed at sharpening the minds of the contractor reportedly about to lose out. In this case the rumour could be a warning to IBM and Motorola that Apple expects results.
Two years ago, there was similar talk of a tie-up between Apple and AMD, though nothing came of it.
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