Apple is reportedly talking with Advanced Micro Devices about using the No. 2 chipmaker’s processors. Simply put, an Apple win would be huge for AMD since its profit margins just can’t keep up with Intel’s at the moment.
AppleInsider reports the following:
AMD reps have been seen talking with Apple;
Apple is working with AMD chips in its labs;
Apple wants to diversify and isn’t happy about Intel design decisions that have hurt the company’s partnership with Nvidia;
Apple may be interested in AMD for its graphics ability and the fusion of CPUs and GPUs.
The AppleInsider report is fascinating in that it shows how Apple may be looking for leverage. An Apple-AMD hookup raises some interesting questions. Among them:
http://blogs.zdnet.com/BTL/?p=33179
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