http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/apple-rumor-roundup-intrinsity-behind-the-a4-arm-being-eyed/ Engadget Comments for http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/apple-rumor-roundup-intrinsity-behind-the-a4-arm-being-eyed/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/apple-rumor-roundup-intrinsity-behind-the-a4-arm-being-eyed/Apr 22nd 2010 7:25AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/apple-rumor-roundup-intrinsity-behind-the-a4-arm-being-eyed/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/apple-rumor-roundup-intrinsity-behind-the-a4-arm-being-eyed/Apr 22nd 2010 7:35AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/apple-rumor-roundup-intrinsity-behind-the-a4-arm-being-eyed/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/apple-rumor-roundup-intrinsity-behind-the-a4-arm-being-eyed/theres no mention of it being a hostile takeover
although if Apple does acquire ARM then there will be huge void left to fill]]>Apr 22nd 2010 7:40AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/apple-rumor-roundup-intrinsity-behind-the-a4-arm-being-eyed/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/apple-rumor-roundup-intrinsity-behind-the-a4-arm-being-eyed/
Yeah, I don't really see it as "hostile". As long as the consumers benefit though, yay]]>Apr 22nd 2010 7:44AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/apple-rumor-roundup-intrinsity-behind-the-a4-arm-being-eyed/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/apple-rumor-roundup-intrinsity-behind-the-a4-arm-being-eyed/
I shoudl clarify, I'm not implying takeover will be benefitting consumers (probably won't). ]]>Apr 22nd 2010 7:45AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/apple-rumor-roundup-intrinsity-behind-the-a4-arm-being-eyed/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/apple-rumor-roundup-intrinsity-behind-the-a4-arm-being-eyed/
@ushpiy, you'll notice that the financial industry stopped using the term "hostile" in the 80's for the most part. This is for more than one reason, as companies now see a strength in cooperation and a value of money over pride (neither of which are bad things), a knowledge that it isn't worth the fight, amongst other reasons. If you read the comment as "takeover", "merger", and/or "absorbed" and omit "hostile" kingofwolfe's point is just as valid. ]]>Apr 22nd 2010 7:48AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/apple-rumor-roundup-intrinsity-behind-the-a4-arm-being-eyed/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/apple-rumor-roundup-intrinsity-behind-the-a4-arm-being-eyed/Apr 22nd 2010 7:55AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/apple-rumor-roundup-intrinsity-behind-the-a4-arm-being-eyed/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/apple-rumor-roundup-intrinsity-behind-the-a4-arm-being-eyed/Apr 22nd 2010 8:04AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/apple-rumor-roundup-intrinsity-behind-the-a4-arm-being-eyed/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/apple-rumor-roundup-intrinsity-behind-the-a4-arm-being-eyed/
It's ok. If there is a God he will not let this happen. ]]>Apr 22nd 2010 8:08AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/apple-rumor-roundup-intrinsity-behind-the-a4-arm-being-eyed/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/apple-rumor-roundup-intrinsity-behind-the-a4-arm-being-eyed/Apr 22nd 2010 8:08AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/apple-rumor-roundup-intrinsity-behind-the-a4-arm-being-eyed/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/apple-rumor-roundup-intrinsity-behind-the-a4-arm-being-eyed/
Oh an that little animation: doesn't is look like its moving between "cards"? lol...]]>Apr 22nd 2010 8:13AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/apple-rumor-roundup-intrinsity-behind-the-a4-arm-being-eyed/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/apple-rumor-roundup-intrinsity-behind-the-a4-arm-being-eyed/
FOr your information, Samsung also makes phones and other products that can use the processors. Potentially, Samsung has even more products that can use ARM processors.

So be careful when you throw out Apple and monopoly crap.]]>Apr 22nd 2010 8:15AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/apple-rumor-roundup-intrinsity-behind-the-a4-arm-being-eyed/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/apple-rumor-roundup-intrinsity-behind-the-a4-arm-being-eyed/Apr 22nd 2010 8:20AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/apple-rumor-roundup-intrinsity-behind-the-a4-arm-being-eyed/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/apple-rumor-roundup-intrinsity-behind-the-a4-arm-being-eyed/
Its also important to note that market cap is just a part of the valuation of an acquisition. You have to take into account this value in multiples. In the current market condition this would equate to 5 times multiples, meaning an ARM acquisition would be valued between 8 - 10 Billion, more than Samsung's cash at hand. Apple has, as of Tuesday's earnings call, $41.5 Billion in cash reserves. They could buy ARM for $8 Billion in cash (20% of their cash reserve) and not even feel it. Competitors would be shook!!!]]>Apr 22nd 2010 8:20AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/apple-rumor-roundup-intrinsity-behind-the-a4-arm-being-eyed/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/apple-rumor-roundup-intrinsity-behind-the-a4-arm-being-eyed/
"blame it on the vodka, blame it on the henny
blamd it on the bottom line, got you feeling dizzy
blame it on the g-g-g-google...]]>Apr 22nd 2010 8:24AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/apple-rumor-roundup-intrinsity-behind-the-a4-arm-being-eyed/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/apple-rumor-roundup-intrinsity-behind-the-a4-arm-being-eyed/
Okay.

Oh, Ddidn't Google buy some company made up of Former Apple and PA Semi people.

But oh, thats okay.]]>Apr 22nd 2010 8:29AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/apple-rumor-roundup-intrinsity-behind-the-a4-arm-being-eyed/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/apple-rumor-roundup-intrinsity-behind-the-a4-arm-being-eyed/
actually apple only has 31b in case
http://www.google.com/finance?q=NASDAQ:AAPL&fstype=ii]]>Apr 22nd 2010 8:33AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/apple-rumor-roundup-intrinsity-behind-the-a4-arm-being-eyed/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/apple-rumor-roundup-intrinsity-behind-the-a4-arm-being-eyed/
(a) ARM is a UK company so it is up to the UK government to decide whether to allow this to go through and (b) mergers particularly of this size are irrelevant to most people.]]>Apr 22nd 2010 8:39AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/apple-rumor-roundup-intrinsity-behind-the-a4-arm-being-eyed/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/apple-rumor-roundup-intrinsity-behind-the-a4-arm-being-eyed/Apr 22nd 2010 8:44AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/apple-rumor-roundup-intrinsity-behind-the-a4-arm-being-eyed/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/apple-rumor-roundup-intrinsity-behind-the-a4-arm-being-eyed/
You sound like a total fanboi with no objectivity. Technologies like these which are vital to every electronic gadget out there are best when independent. Once it's taken over by another consumer products company, it is bound to be influenced by business politics and innovation takes the back seat. Google/Apple doesn't matter. It'll be the same result no matter which other big company gobbles it!]]>Apr 22nd 2010 8:51AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/apple-rumor-roundup-intrinsity-behind-the-a4-arm-being-eyed/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/apple-rumor-roundup-intrinsity-behind-the-a4-arm-being-eyed/
When did I say anything about Google? I wouldn't want them to buy ARM either.]]>Apr 22nd 2010 8:53AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/apple-rumor-roundup-intrinsity-behind-the-a4-arm-being-eyed/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/apple-rumor-roundup-intrinsity-behind-the-a4-arm-being-eyed/
@taligent, if you think the US DOJ cares where a company comes from then WTF are you talking abut? Firstly, I was responding to a comment, not something I brought up myself. Second, if the UK does allow this, it still has to go thru the US.....um...duh. ]]>Apr 22nd 2010 8:55AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/apple-rumor-roundup-intrinsity-behind-the-a4-arm-being-eyed/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/apple-rumor-roundup-intrinsity-behind-the-a4-arm-being-eyed/Apr 22nd 2010 8:56AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/apple-rumor-roundup-intrinsity-behind-the-a4-arm-being-eyed/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/apple-rumor-roundup-intrinsity-behind-the-a4-arm-being-eyed/
It only needs about 8 to buy ARM.

Not to mention those results are from last year so we have an extra 4 months worth of profits that aren't shown.

]]>Apr 22nd 2010 8:59AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/apple-rumor-roundup-intrinsity-behind-the-a4-arm-being-eyed/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/apple-rumor-roundup-intrinsity-behind-the-a4-arm-being-eyed/Apr 22nd 2010 9:00AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/apple-rumor-roundup-intrinsity-behind-the-a4-arm-being-eyed/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/apple-rumor-roundup-intrinsity-behind-the-a4-arm-being-eyed/
Okay.]]>Apr 22nd 2010 9:17AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/apple-rumor-roundup-intrinsity-behind-the-a4-arm-being-eyed/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/apple-rumor-roundup-intrinsity-behind-the-a4-arm-being-eyed/Apr 22nd 2010 9:18AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/apple-rumor-roundup-intrinsity-behind-the-a4-arm-being-eyed/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/apple-rumor-roundup-intrinsity-behind-the-a4-arm-being-eyed/
Because a very similar situation happened with the GE/Honeywell merger which the US approved and the EU rejected.]]>Apr 22nd 2010 9:26AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/apple-rumor-roundup-intrinsity-behind-the-a4-arm-being-eyed/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/apple-rumor-roundup-intrinsity-behind-the-a4-arm-being-eyed/
"Because a very similar situation happened with the GE/Honeywell merger which the US approved and the EU rejected."

This case is my exactly my point, but in the reverse. That said, this is the US and the UK which support big business more than any two countries. So, if proposed, I wouldn't necessarily hold my breathe waiting for a rejection. ]]>Apr 22nd 2010 9:40AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/apple-rumor-roundup-intrinsity-behind-the-a4-arm-being-eyed/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/apple-rumor-roundup-intrinsity-behind-the-a4-arm-being-eyed/Apr 22nd 2010 9:42AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/apple-rumor-roundup-intrinsity-behind-the-a4-arm-being-eyed/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/apple-rumor-roundup-intrinsity-behind-the-a4-arm-being-eyed/Apr 22nd 2010 10:29AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/apple-rumor-roundup-intrinsity-behind-the-a4-arm-being-eyed/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/apple-rumor-roundup-intrinsity-behind-the-a4-arm-being-eyed/
Calling Apple a monopoly, goes to show you do not know what a monopoly really is. Apple creates a closed platform - you know, like Nintendo, Sony, Dyson, etc. That does not make them a monopoly.

This would be very beneficial to Apple product users.]]>Apr 22nd 2010 10:36AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/apple-rumor-roundup-intrinsity-behind-the-a4-arm-being-eyed/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/apple-rumor-roundup-intrinsity-behind-the-a4-arm-being-eyed/http://bit.ly/4-0-OS-iPhone-reactions]]>Apr 22nd 2010 10:39AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/apple-rumor-roundup-intrinsity-behind-the-a4-arm-being-eyed/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/apple-rumor-roundup-intrinsity-behind-the-a4-arm-being-eyed/
ARM was started as a joint venture by Apple and Acorn. Apple had to sell their stake back when they were struggling to stay afloat.

So it seems unlikely this is a hostile takeover. More like a family reunion.

Just for those who were unaware unlike folks like Google, Apple has had a direct hand in many technologies we see today :) ]]>Apr 22nd 2010 10:45AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/apple-rumor-roundup-intrinsity-behind-the-a4-arm-being-eyed/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/apple-rumor-roundup-intrinsity-behind-the-a4-arm-being-eyed/
Apple started ARM in the 90s, in conjunction with their Newton product. They sold their stake in ARM after they cancelled the Newton.

So all this means is that ARM would be coming back into the Apple family, where it belongs.]]>Apr 22nd 2010 10:58AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/apple-rumor-roundup-intrinsity-behind-the-a4-arm-being-eyed/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/apple-rumor-roundup-intrinsity-behind-the-a4-arm-being-eyed/Apr 22nd 2010 11:42AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/apple-rumor-roundup-intrinsity-behind-the-a4-arm-being-eyed/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/apple-rumor-roundup-intrinsity-behind-the-a4-arm-being-eyed/
you really think consumers will benefit from this?! there is seriously NO way any consumers will benefit from this. It will simply prevent other companies from acquiring chips from ARM.

The only benefit will be for apple since it'll bring their own costs down, cutting out the profit that arm makes and getting chips at cost... but if you think for one second they're going to pass those savings on to you, you're insane.]]>Apr 22nd 2010 12:27PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/apple-rumor-roundup-intrinsity-behind-the-a4-arm-being-eyed/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/apple-rumor-roundup-intrinsity-behind-the-a4-arm-being-eyed/
and now i read your second post... great job engadget, not letting me delete or alter my previous comment to say I "agree"...]]>Apr 22nd 2010 12:29PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/apple-rumor-roundup-intrinsity-behind-the-a4-arm-being-eyed/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/apple-rumor-roundup-intrinsity-behind-the-a4-arm-being-eyed/
End of the day? Trust me, you want the hummingbird in your next smartphone. ]]>Apr 22nd 2010 12:38PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/apple-rumor-roundup-intrinsity-behind-the-a4-arm-being-eyed/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/apple-rumor-roundup-intrinsity-behind-the-a4-arm-being-eyed/
I cant believe this uninformed crap is highly ranked. Quit spewing this garbage to make this stupid rumor acceptable in your fanboy eyes.

Apple and VLSI infused cash into ARM to get development on the ARM6 for their products. Apple then sold all the stock after ARM did what they wanted and was able to function on their own.

By your stupid logic, then many of these corporations belong to another. Look MS bought out Apple stock to help them out when they were nothing. Apple owes MS big time right?

What a joke.]]>Apr 22nd 2010 2:30PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/apple-rumor-roundup-intrinsity-behind-the-a4-arm-being-eyed/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/apple-rumor-roundup-intrinsity-behind-the-a4-arm-being-eyed/
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2362956,00.asp

Thankfully, the CEO of ARM has some common sense.

I hope whoever started this rumor enjoys whatever stock price manipulation they were going for.]]>Apr 22nd 2010 2:39PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/apple-rumor-roundup-intrinsity-behind-the-a4-arm-being-eyed/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/apple-rumor-roundup-intrinsity-behind-the-a4-arm-being-eyed/Apr 22nd 2010 4:18PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/apple-rumor-roundup-intrinsity-behind-the-a4-arm-being-eyed/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/apple-rumor-roundup-intrinsity-behind-the-a4-arm-being-eyed/Apr 22nd 2010 5:50PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/apple-rumor-roundup-intrinsity-behind-the-a4-arm-being-eyed/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/apple-rumor-roundup-intrinsity-behind-the-a4-arm-being-eyed/Apr 23rd 2010 2:19AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/apple-rumor-roundup-intrinsity-behind-the-a4-arm-being-eyed/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/apple-rumor-roundup-intrinsity-behind-the-a4-arm-being-eyed/
The iAd is also impressive, if you're a developer. That 60/40 deal (you got the 60 share). Is pretty sweet, compare to other adnetwork today. Reactions--- http://j.mp/os-4-0-by-iphone]]>Apr 23rd 2010 11:14AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/apple-rumor-roundup-intrinsity-behind-the-a4-arm-being-eyed/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/apple-rumor-roundup-intrinsity-behind-the-a4-arm-being-eyed/Apr 22nd 2010 7:26AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/apple-rumor-roundup-intrinsity-behind-the-a4-arm-being-eyed/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/apple-rumor-roundup-intrinsity-behind-the-a4-arm-being-eyed/Apr 22nd 2010 8:19AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/apple-rumor-roundup-intrinsity-behind-the-a4-arm-being-eyed/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/apple-rumor-roundup-intrinsity-behind-the-a4-arm-being-eyed/
Where they expand by a merger, in the manner they do in this article, where they can succeed and hurt the market, and fail and hurt the market....well, that just sucks. ]]>Apr 22nd 2010 9:21AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/apple-rumor-roundup-intrinsity-behind-the-a4-arm-being-eyed/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/apple-rumor-roundup-intrinsity-behind-the-a4-arm-being-eyed/Apr 22nd 2010 7:26AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/apple-rumor-roundup-intrinsity-behind-the-a4-arm-being-eyed/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/apple-rumor-roundup-intrinsity-behind-the-a4-arm-being-eyed/
Apple loves hindering the progress of the market if it means they can come up with more ways to troll patents and let loose their legions of lawsuits and their effective attempts at stifling competition.]]>Apr 22nd 2010 7:29AM