Speculations Made About Apple's Relationship With Intel

Recently Apple announced a partnership with Intel. Apple has started using Intel chips in its Macintosh computers, and by 2007 all Apple computers will utilize them. Since the announcement, Intel has revised its sales outlook, and many speculations have been made about the partnership between the two companies.

takes a look at the theory of Steve Jobs never did say Intel would be an exclusive provider. A merger would definitely change that, though. Apple claims that the announcement was made just to give developers a head start at porting applications. Some people just don't buy this because Apple could have been more discreet in letting them know. Many are considering Apple's switching of processors to be a risky decision. There is the question of when the processors will become obsolete. It will be about a year before the new Intel models come out. "It's going to be a difficult transition, but if anyone can do it, Apple can," said Microprocessor report editor in chief, Kevin Krewell. "But there still are risks. Will people stop buying Apples for the next two years waiting for the new ones to come out? And will developers stop developing for the PowerPC while waiting for the Intel chips?" Chris is a staff writer for latest ebusiness news.