> When Apple transitioned to Intel the PowerPC platform was way behind on a performance basis. Apple transitioned after it became obvious that consumers were s

> When Apple transitioned to Intel the PowerPC platform was way behind on a performance basis. Apple transitioned after it became obvious that consumers were starting to prefer laptops over desktops, and Power PC (as well as Pentium IV) chips had problems with both power draw and heat. As soon as Intel transitioned to Core, Apple transitioned to Intel. Apple transitioned to ARM after Intel ran into the same issues with power draw and heat again,