Apple world’s number 1 semiconductor buyer

[Derrick]

http://mybroadband.co.za/news/quick-news/42103-apple-is-worlds-number-1-semiconductor-buyer.html

Apple spent more money on semiconductors than any other manufacturer in 2011...

[ponder]

I find this a bit hard to believe. Who ships the most devices per annum?

[JStrike]

I find this a bit hard to believe. Who ships the most devices per annum?

Apple

[xumwun]

I find this a bit hard to believe. Who ships the most devices per annum?
Its not only about the number of devices shipped but also the cost of the chips inside.
Macbooks and iphones will have rather expnesive hardware inside them.