IGx89 Posted April 27, 2005 Share Posted April 27, 2005 (edited) This one's bizarre, but we heard at lunch today that Apple is unhappy with the PowerPC production at IBM and will be switching to Intel-compatible chips this very year. Yeah, seriously. Source (from Paul Thurrott's WinHEC 2005 Day 2 blog): http://www.windowsitpro.com/windowspaulthu...rott_46175.html Note for anyone who speed-read the quote: This is just hearsay (albeit from a generally reputable source), and hasn't been confirmed yet! Edited April 27, 2005 by IGx89 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meamog Posted April 27, 2005 Share Posted April 27, 2005 Call me crazy... but I seriously doubt it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theresiststance2003 Posted April 27, 2005 Share Posted April 27, 2005 Whoa, now that's news. A Mac with an AMD chip? :woot: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdb815 Posted April 27, 2005 Share Posted April 27, 2005 Call me crazy... but I seriously doubt it. 585837734[/snapback] Yup, me too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soham Posted April 27, 2005 Share Posted April 27, 2005 apple cant make the switch they have a deal with IBM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY1 Posted April 27, 2005 Share Posted April 27, 2005 Until I see one for sale I won't believe it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lasker Posted April 27, 2005 Share Posted April 27, 2005 I don't believe this, I think is very FAKE news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigCheese Posted April 27, 2005 Share Posted April 27, 2005 If this is true, would it use the intel x86 or x64 chips or a different type? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinetix63 Veteran Posted April 27, 2005 Veteran Share Posted April 27, 2005 Well, it could make some kind of sense. It has been rumoured for absolutely ages now that Apple have developed/are developing a version of OS X that can run on x86 systems. ***IF*** the technology exists, and you're not happy with your current supplier, why not make the switch? Makes sense to me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejn Posted April 27, 2005 Share Posted April 27, 2005 Wow. Pretty big news, if it pans out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurmoth Posted April 27, 2005 Share Posted April 27, 2005 It isn't April Fools Day is it :ermm: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stokkolm Posted April 27, 2005 Share Posted April 27, 2005 If this is true, would it use the intel x86 or x64 chips or a different type? 585837763[/snapback] x64 huh :whistle: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stardotstar Posted April 27, 2005 Share Posted April 27, 2005 Well there goes another market for IBM then. Time to reinvest stocks LOL. Until I see something I'll believe or hear more news about it :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lulali Posted April 27, 2005 Share Posted April 27, 2005 thanks very interesting news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rushnak Posted April 27, 2005 Share Posted April 27, 2005 As the expression goes, I'll believe it when I see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digistil Posted April 27, 2005 Share Posted April 27, 2005 Definitely not IA32/x86...they might go for IA64 585837768[/snapback] Going IA64 would make absolutely no sense. Current Itaniums (IA64) are well over $1,000 a piece, and offer no significant performance gains over x64 chips. On top of that, Intel is expected to kill the Itanium line, for this very reason. /Don't believe Apple will switch to Intel any time soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unique Posted April 27, 2005 Share Posted April 27, 2005 it is from quite the mac-rumour laden website...he always has the inside scoops on apple gear/products...no...hahah, wait...that's not true at all. I don't believe it; but I would put more stock in it if I saw this on reputable mac rumour sites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aitf311 Posted April 27, 2005 Share Posted April 27, 2005 I hope this does happen, that would be amazing, sales would be out of this world Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry Posted April 27, 2005 Share Posted April 27, 2005 IGx89 should learn to differentiate between confirmed news and rumors ... This one's bizarre, but we heard at lunch today that Apple is unhappy with the PowerPC production at IBM and will be switching to Intel-compatible chips this very year. Yeah, seriously. I pity all those who read and link to Paul's blog. :yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aristotle-dude Posted April 27, 2005 Share Posted April 27, 2005 LOL. That is the biggest pile of crap I've heard Paul spout so far. :) Apple just released Dual 2.7 Ghz G5 towers today. I seriously doubt they would be switching to Intel now. I really am tired of this kind of crap. I would not be surprised if this was part of the reason for the dip in the stock price today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IGx89 Posted April 27, 2005 Author Share Posted April 27, 2005 I never said it was confirmed news; whatever gave you that impression? I read it, searched Neowin for any threads about it, and not finding any I felt obligued to report it (and this appeared to be the correct forum). If this is found to be false, then a mod can easily move/delete this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanneh Posted April 27, 2005 Share Posted April 27, 2005 i cant see steve jobs letting the apple range go backwards like that it just makes no sense at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scsgoal31 Posted April 27, 2005 Share Posted April 27, 2005 I never said it was confirmed news; whatever gave you that impression? I read it, searched Neowin for any threads about it, and not finding any I felt obligued to report it (and this appeared to be the correct forum). 585838037[/snapback] I'm sure it has something to do with the title you gave this thread. "..Apple to switch.." mentions nothing about the fact it was something heard over a ham sandwich in a cafeteria. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IGx89 Posted April 27, 2005 Author Share Posted April 27, 2005 Could a mod add a question mark to the end of this thread's title then, please? I can't change it myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Live Veteran Posted April 27, 2005 Veteran Share Posted April 27, 2005 LOL. That is the biggest pile of crap I've heard Paul spout so far. :) 585838034[/snapback] Actually, I heard this in-person from a very reputable source just last week. No details, except that IBM can't keep up with the supply demands Apple expects to have in the near future. I'm not saying it's true, and Paul's source is very likely the same as mine, given the company he's been keeping at WinHEC. But don't bash Paul for this, he does have a good source. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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