AMD executives acknowledge that the success of Athlon is crucial to the company. If AMD does lose, and if losing breaks the company, Intel stands alone. Frankly, I prefer the Intel chip for reasons no more sophisticated than those a bass fisherman might have for selecting a blue crankbait. I hope this is one time that you don't bank on my personal preferences. Without legitimate competition, prices generally rise.
Competition drives chip companies just as it does lemonade stands and football players.
I don't fancy a future when the only brand of lemonade comes from Intel.