Why would you want a way slower CPU in your computer?
Apple would only do this if/when ARM processors aren't "way slower."
Why would you want a way slower CPU in your computer?
If it benefits the consumer then they should go for it.
Can see this happening for OS XI
Of course. Intel's MacBook Air cloning strategy will backfire.
I don't understand all the vitriol. I think this is great news. What's wrong with going back to the way things were with the Mac? Apple already integrates their own mobile processors into their iOS devices. I'm willing to bet Apple will still be able to figure out a way to run Windows. It would be to Apple's detriment not to. I myself have no need for Windows since I switched to Mac.
Apple's made the transition from GCC to LLVM for compiling. LLVM is a virtual machine that takes intermediate code and then JIT compiles it for the target platform (Say X86 or ARM )
Just waiting on ARM to get their 64-bit house in order.
And now we will hear the exact same vitriol that we heard when the rumours of intel partnership began (late 2003/2004 rumours) before releasing device late 2005.
It's like going back in time nearly a decade.
Stockholm Syndrome? Intel and Microsoft have abused people to the point of pathology
LOL
Just waiting on ARM to get their 64-bit house in order.
and Apple isn't the only one. Microsoft is experimenting with it too, with it's ARM version of Windows 8; Windows RT.
not to mention all the android based products that are also running on ARM processors. I think Intel is going to have a tough road ahead!
There is nothing surprising about Apple having a portable codebase if a bunch of open source hippies can do it.
But ARM ? ARM ? What's the value there ? Performance per watt is no better than Intel. The reason ARM processors are so energy efficient today is because they lack the sheer number crunching capabilities of x86 chips. Intel proved with Medfield that x86 is as power efficient as ARM, if they also sacrifice number crunching. There's even an Android phone that runs on a Medfield SoC!