On: Can Intel finally beat ARM on performance per Watt?

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"competing" is not the same thing as "competitive". Apple is 1-2 years ahead. If they remain so indefinitely into the future then Intel is not competitive.

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Except Intel can run Linux. A powerful enough laptop with M efficiency that can run Linux is compelling for many laptop buyers, especially the HN crowd.

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True. I was referring only to the silicon. Apple's OS totally sucks.

I can envision a day when Apple properly supports Linux. I cannot envision a day when their OS doesn't suck.