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Psystar Mac Notebook Clone in the Works

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One reader wrote Psystar asking about the possibility of a Mac notebook clone. Psystar responded confirming that one was in the works:

Thank you for your interest in Open Computing. Although there is no mobile open computer at the moment, I can tell you that it is something that is in development. Once we release a final product, it will be posted on our website along with an automatic notification for all Open Computing newsletter subscribers.

No release day or price has been set for any potential mobile product line. However I can assure you that at release it will be very competitively priced.

Thank you for your inquiry,

Psystar is currently in a legal dispute with Apple about offering these Mac-compatible computers.

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