Psystar Demos 'Open Computer' on Video
In mid-April, news of Psystar's OpenMac clone (since renamed 'Open Computer') exploded across the web. While there have been some questions raised about their legitimacy, they claim to be shipping products at this time.
The technology to run Mac OS X on generic PC hardware is well established, so the actual claims are not difficult to accomplish. Psystar, however, ran into some problems handling orders when they were initially dropped by their credit card processor because their "product was substantially different from what was described in [their] application".
Without verification from any satisfied customers, we still can not endorse the product, as the Mac OS X installation may require some special care to avoid breaking in future updates. Still, for now, it appears they are still trying to be the first Mac OS X clone manufacturer. Apple has not made any comment about Psystar.
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Perhaps most disconcerting, however, is a message that MacFixIt reader, Tim Thomason, received from Psystar's support team, which reads:
"We absolutely do not support customers attempting to install the Leopard operating system on our Open Computer themselves. This is due to a difficult process that we go through to get Leopard to function on our computers. We encourage you to purchase an open computer, and select the option to have Leopard Pre-installed."
"Currently, (shipping the computer back to us) is the only option available. If the HDD dies, you can ship it to us for $50 plus shipping, so we can replace it for you."
Let me say that one part again,
"We absolutely do not support customers attempting to install the Leopard operating system on our Open Computer themselves. This is due to a difficult process that we go through to get Leopard to function on our computers. We encourage you to purchase an open computer, and select the option to have Leopard Pre-installed."
So if ANYTHING were to happen users are either SOL or have to pay Psystar MORE money to ship it back, have them re-install (and more than likely go through your files beforehand) then ship it back???????????????
I THINK NOT!
Ohhh and remember what they had/have on their website:
The highly extensible OpenMac is a configuration of PC hardware capable of running unmodified OS X Leopard kernels. If you purchase Leopard with your OpenMac we will not only include the actual Leopard retail package with genuine installation disc, but we also include a Psystar restore disc for your OpenMac and we will preinstall Leopard for free so you can begin to use your computer right out of the box.
So which statement is correct?
How about the one that says:
We're also full of shat!
...because of a newly announced xMac Mid-tower straight from Apple :D
At least look a tiny tad bit professional.
I think I'll stick with a Apple's line for now.
Even our Leopard system, an operating system not famous for it's gaming capabilities, is capable of running this full version of Quake 4, with all of the settings turned to the max.
I rolled my eyes. There's nothing technically wrong or broken with the 3D software architecture in Leopard. OpenGL is used on the PS3. It is just the hardware Apple sells is not best suited for gaming.
Get 'em while there hot.
Good on them for having a go, but it should be “get 'em before we get shut down”.
What a terrible “advertisment” for Final Cut Pro. Apple will probably be more concerned about that first and foremost.
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