Will Apple Switch To Intel?

Yesterday, the Wall Street Journal reported that Apple Computer was in talks with Intel leading to speculation that Apple may put Intel chips in its Macs. This speculation led to Apple shares going up $2.21, or 5.89%, closing at $39.76 yesterday. Intel shares went up 15 cents, or 0.57%, closing at $26.50. Many analysts in the industry, however, find it unlikely that Apple will switch from IBM chips to Intel. One analyst, Kevin Krewell of Microprocessor Report believes that Apple is just trying to get attention from IBM. "I believe this is a purely negotiating move by Apple to grab some attention and headlines and to point out that they're feeling underappreciated by IBM," said Krewell. Mercury News latest ebusiness news