Psystar's Mac Clone Offers Blu-ray and NVIDIA 9800GT Options
Despite an ongoing legal dispute with Apple, Mac clone maker Psystar announced today that they are shipping OS X-compatible PCs with Blu-ray optical drives and the NVIDIA 9800GT graphics card. Apple does not currently offer either peripheral on the Mac.
According to the FAQ, Mac OS X Blu-ray support is limited to to read/write data capabilities only and there is no Blu-ray software capable of playing back Blu-ray video on the Mac. Apple had described the licensing of Blu-ray as a "bag of hurt", but was likely referring specifically to the video playback licensing issues.
The two peripherals are build to order options from Psystar. Two weeks ago, Apple and Psystar agreed to Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in which both parties can try to work out a resolution rather than going to trial. The process may still require several months.
According to the FAQ, Mac OS X Blu-ray support is limited to to read/write data capabilities only and there is no Blu-ray software capable of playing back Blu-ray video on the Mac. Apple had described the licensing of Blu-ray as a "bag of hurt", but was likely referring specifically to the video playback licensing issues.
The two peripherals are build to order options from Psystar. Two weeks ago, Apple and Psystar agreed to Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in which both parties can try to work out a resolution rather than going to trial. The process may still require several months.
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43 months ago
Engadget via MacUser is reporting a new release by our friends a Psystar. Psystar's version of Mac including a Blu-ray burner and the nvidia 9800gt.
Thoughts?
[engadget] http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/28/psystar-slaps-apple-around-releases-mac-clones-with-blu-ray-g/
[macuser] http://www.macuser.com/rivals/psystar_releases_nvidia_9800gt.php
Thoughts?
[engadget] http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/28/psystar-slaps-apple-around-releases-mac-clones-with-blu-ray-g/
[macuser] http://www.macuser.com/rivals/psystar_releases_nvidia_9800gt.php
43 months ago
Shouldn't be that hard since the 9800GT is a 8800GT. Stop tempting me Psystar...
43 months ago
I'm not sure about this. As said so many times, macs work so well in part to the OS and software being built specifically for Apple hardware. I'm not so sure it will all work out, but time will tell. One thing is for sure: Psystar is a whole lot more legit than they were at the beginning.
43 months ago
So, are these criminals still free-riding on Apple's R&D and selling machines to the "masses"? I hope they close up shop in no time.
43 months ago
although it is illegal for them to pirate the software i would not mind apple having a competitor
43 months ago
although it is illegal for them to pirate the software i would not mind apple having a competitor
They are not a competitor - a competitor actually has to do something!
43 months ago
They are not a competitor - a competitor actually has to do something!
There's nothing hard to this. I could put one together myself as they are industry standard parts. I wish Apple would modify the EULA so I can buy their software and install it legally. I would pay more than a Mac user just so I could run it on whatever hardware I want. I want the OS, not their overpriced hardware.
43 months ago
So, are these criminals still free-riding on Apple's R&D and selling machines to the "masses"? I hope they close up shop in no time.
there is nothing wrong selling machines that are from generic parts
thing is they picked the parts that the hackintosh community has had success with on osx. i dont see how it is illegal at all if they arent installing leopard or anything anymore i would imagine..
43 months ago
They are not a competitor - a competitor actually has to do something!
Thank you. I am dumbfounded as to why so many people think Psystar is a threat to Apple.[ Read All Comments ]
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