Intel deal for iPod memory chips
Intel, the world's largest chipmaker, is to team
up with Micron to make flash memory chips for Apple iPods.
Intel, the world's largest chipmaker, is to team up with Micron to make flash memory chips for Apple iPods.
Two companies will each contribute $1.2bn in a joint venture to produce the memory cards used by MP3 music players and digital cameras.
The move will challenge Samsung and Toshiba, who currently dominate the market for flash memory chips.
And Apple has signed deals worth $1.25bn to secure future supplies of the memory chips with all four firms.
I wonder if Apple and Intel discussed this possibility before the MacIntel decision?
Posted: Tue - November 22, 2005 at 06:10 AM