"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.
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.
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.