At that time, it probably made more strategic sense for Apple to move to 'commodity' hardware and away from relying on Motorola. The success of iphone, ipad, et

At that time, it probably made more strategic sense for Apple to move to 'commodity' hardware and away from relying on Motorola. The success of iphone, ipad, etc., and Apple's huge cash pile puts them in a completely different position now. They aren't going against the mainstream; they are the mainstream.