Intel Inside Apple Macs?

Apple Macs may soon have Intel inside according to a report in today’s Wall Street Journal. Two industry executives with knowledge of recent discussions between the companies, said Apple will agree to use Intel chips. Neither company would confirm the report and an Apple spokeswoman told the Journal she would characterize it as "rumor and speculation" :

Apple could choose to add some Intel-based models to its product line or make a complete shift to Intel’s chip technology in what would be seen as a serious blow to IBM’s microprocessor business, the newspaper said.

Adopting Intel chips would help ensure that future Macintosh systems could meet the price and performance of products from tough rivals such as Dell. Apple’s pricing, which has often been higher than rivals, could become more competitive if Intel provides the kind of marketing subsidies it has given to other computer makers, the newspaper said.

Reuters