Psystar Working on Mac OS X Netbook?
Psystar emerged a year ago as a small independent system builder, the likes of which can be found in any medium-sized town in the United States. What provoked the interest and ire of the Mac community was Psystar's decision to ship so-called "white box" systems with Mac OS preinstalled alongside systems with Windows Vista and Linux, in defiance of Apple's licensing policies for that operating system.
The legal battle hasn't kept Psystar from continuing to sell their Mac OS X compatible machines and even introduce new models including rackmount servers.With all the recent attention on the netbook market, one curious reader asked Psystar if they had plans to introduce a Mac OS X "netbook" in the future. Pystar's response confirmed that did have a mobile Mac computer in development. This unannounced product may simply be an extension of their laptop initiative that has previously been revealed. Any sort of miniaturized laptop, however, could be very appealing to a certain segment of the Apple's installed base.
Since Apple has neglected this market, running Mac OS X on existing netbooks has become a popular hobby. BoingBoing charts which netbooks can run OS X (though not without some difficulties). Apple has been rumored to be working on their own version of a netbook possibly with the inclusion of a touch screen.
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We need thousands for our University. Because even the MacBook Air is TOO LARGE and TOO HEAVY for us!
I doubt they will make anything that compares to the solution Apple comes up with, but this will for sure give users the chance to get an OS X netbook without going through the hackintosh of say a Dell Mini.
Well, sure, but I'll take one for half the price anyday of the week, especially if Apple's new "netbook" comes with Mobile OS X.
This is too good. Apple fumbles and Psystar for the interception!:D
I doubt they will make anything that compares to the solution Apple comes up with, but this will for sure give users the chance to get an OS X netbook without going through the hackintosh of say a Dell Mini.
The problem is exactly that: Apple did not come with any solution. The netbook market is a segment Apple is not interested in, or at least that's what they have said many times. I wouldn't buy a Psystar for over 1000 dollars because I am not sure of how good they are, plus I have real Mac options, more expensive, but better.
But a 300-400 dollars netbook, with no option from Apple, could be the answer mac users have been waiting for: there are many people that think the MBA is not small enough and it's very expensive.
But a 300-400 dollars netbook, with no option from Apple, could be the answer mac users have been waiting for: there are many people that think the MBA is not small enough and it's very expensive.
Yep. I'd probably try a $400 Psystar Mac OS X netbook.
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If its true goodbye air hello netbook! Theres no reason I need that much power and I would at least 1,500 profit.
I'll buy your Air off you, in that case. ;)
Get your Psystar junk while you can, folks. They aren't long for this world.
I'd personally would love to see a Psystar netbook and would be happy to try one out. Hell, I'd like a Mac Mini Psystar clone as well. I hope these people stick around for a long time. I love my Air, my PB, and my MP, but I'm ready to see something else.[ Read All Comments ]
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