EFi-X Allows Mac OS X to Boot on a PC
EFi-X takes a different approach by offering a hardware add-on that allows you to install an unmodified Mac OS X onto certain PC configurations. EFi-X is offering it as a tool for enthusiasts, and not necessarily for those looking to save money:
EFI-X is not for everyone. It is not for who wants to save money, at all. It is for enthusiasts that put expandability and extreme performances before anything else in their computing needs. We heard those voices, and we answered.
Only specific hardware configurations are supported, but if your PC fits those specifications, the EFi-X add-on promises headache free installation and upgrades.Gizmodo reviews the EFi-X device and finds it lives up to its promises.
Well, I used it to turn my gaming PC into a Mac Pro over the weekend, and I'm somewhat amazed to say this, but it works perfectly. I grabbed all the updates straight from Appleincluding 10.5.5 last night, so you don't have to wait for a hacked patch like you would running a typical Hackintoshinstalled a whole bunch of software and have been using it for several days. It runs beautifully, just like a real Mac Pro.
The installation requires you to plug the device straight into the motherboard, and upon boot does slow down the Leopard boot process (up to 2 minutes), but once up and running the experience is described as seamless. The product sells for $155 and is now shipping.Top Rated Comments
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Wonder if Apple will go after these people as well?
If they aren't screwing with the software, I cannot for the life of me see how, but I haven't read the EULA in awhile so I cannot say for sure. in any case, what an interesting approach, I am going to rate this positive.
*How "good" it is depends on your perspective...
Or do we get the expandable desktop computer we have been begging for?
Money on door one? :(
If they aren't screwing with the software, I cannot for the life of me see how, but I haven't read the EULA in awhile so I cannot say for sure. in any case, what an interesting approach, I am going to rate this positive.
True, but the device itself might contain Apple intellectual property.
I just don't understand people's obsession with running OS X on PCs, especially if it's not saving money. ...Bragging rights I suppose.
Maybe because they like OS X, but don't have the funds for a Mac. I say this is a positive also.
I just don't understand people's obsession with running OS X on PCs, especially if it's not saving money. ...Bragging rights I suppose.
It could be saving money if the cost of the machine is factored in. We all know that Macs are relatively expensive.
I just don't understand people's obsession with running OS X on PCs, especially if it's not saving money. ...Bragging rights I suppose.
How could it not save money? You have no idea do you?
I could build a $3000 mac pro for $1200 tops.
But these folks don't seem to be like that. In fact, the stress that it's NOT about saving money. They have a much better attitude about it and seem to be doing it for the right reasons.
So, ok, I'm gonna say 'good luck' to 'em this time.
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