wbmw,
As for shipment delivery, Intel has by far the best track record for meeting commitments.
Agree with your response totaly. CPU designs are a game of leapfrog, benchmarks, and debate. Manufacturing ability is what this business is all about. IBM must be having a difficult time delivering CPU's to Apple or whatever Apple is projecting it needs. IF the rumor is true, this could be the reason to tip the balance in Intel's favor.
IMHO