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  Mac OS X Netbook Compatibility Chart - Boing Boing Gadgets
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Who needs Psystar? Apple says it's had "pretty interesting ideas" for a Mac netbook, but it's everyday users who've already taken action. Due to their similar technical underpinnings, most of the popular netbooks can run OS X, but there are plenty of caveats: non-functioning components which ...
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Boing Boing Gadgets' Hackintosh-Netbook Compatibility Chart [NetBooks]
Gizmodo — Spoiler: If you're going to buy a netbook for Hackintoshing, try the MSI Wind or a Dell Mini 9. Rob explains more at BBG [Boing Boing Gadgets] ...

Rob at BBG's Hackintosh-Netbook Compatibility Chart [NetBooks]
Gizmodo — Spoiler: If you're going to buy a Netbook for Hackintoshing, try the MSI Wind or a Dell Mini 9. Rob explains more at [BBG.] ...

Cram OS X on your netbook - compatibility chart
Tech Digest — ... on it. And once you've finished, you might think about installing OS X. Rob Beschizza over at BoingBoing Gadgets has put together an awesome compatibility chart of which bits work with which netbooks on OS X. Of course, it goes without saying that you're going to need a dodgy copy of OS X, and you'll need to be pretty comfortable with using the command line, too. The best little machines for the job? The Dell Mini 9 and the MSI Wind. ...

Gráfico de compatibilidade de netbooks Hackintosh com o Mac OS X
MacMagazine — ... O Boing Boing Gadgets publicou hoje um gráfico/tabela comparativa de todos os netbooks populares hoje em dia, mostrando e detalhando quais deles podem ser hackeados de maneira a poderem rodar o Mac OS X — aka Hackintosh. ...

Mac OS X netbook compatibility chart
Tech Ticker — ... work flawlessly on your netbook or not? Well, Boing Boing Gadgets has got a nifty chart up on their blog showing what function works with which netbook. The outcome is that if you own an MSI Wind or Dell Mini 9 netbook, then you’re in luck coz these are the only two netbooks that support important functions like Wi-Fi, USB, LAN, Audio, Bluetooth after the OS installation. For the tutorial on how to install the Mac OS X on MSI Wind, head over here. [Via BBG] Social Media Love? ...

Will your netbook handle OS X? This compatibility chart should help
Gadgetell — ... Other models do and will work, but each will be missing some functionality.  Surprisingly one of the more popular models, the Eee PC 9xx and 1000 series lack support for both audio and ethernet. Keep in mind, that while there are how-to’s available, if you choose to pursue the hackintosh netbook you will not be entirely following the rules.  That said, should you choose to proceed, please share your comments and let us know your experience. Read [Boing Boing] Full Story » | Written by ...

Mac OS X Compatibility Chart For The Latest Netbooks
GEARFUSE — ... . Both of which can be turned in to a hackintosh with little problems. There are still some shades of gray on the chart, but it’s everyday users who will figure out these compatibility issues, not Apple. Link

Recently at Boing Boing Gadgets
Boing Boing — Recently at Boing Boing Gadgets, there was a retro 1920's airplane-cockpit clock, a 2mm-thick table, and—Lord help us—Burger King cologne. Still not done your christmas shopping? Make it easy with our guide to wonderful gadgets. Add your suggestions in the comments. If you want an Apple Netbook, see our OSX compatibility chart. If you want to pirate software, see the guilt trip that one firm has in store for you. And if you want to get your hands dry, Dyson's Airblade is where it's at. Add your voice to the ...

CrunchGear’s Best of 2008 plus the People’s Choice
CrunchGear — ... After spending a good amount of time with both, we’re going to have to disagree here, lovely readers. While the EEE series is arguably the match that set the netbook world ablaze, the MSI Wind has swooped in and shown them how its done. You get just as much bang for your buck, plus a VGA webcam. As a little bonus, the Wind is the most hackintosh-friendly netbook around. ...

Hackintosh Netbooks Easyer To Get Than Ever
High Tech Lounge — ... Wind and the Dell Mini 9. The HP Mini-Note 2133 also seems to make the grade, whereas most of the others are lacking in one department or another. I’m actually a little surprised that the Asus Eee PC 9xx/1000 line have issues with Ethernet and audio, since my friend managed to turn his Asus notebook into a Hackintosh. Then againk, I vaguely recall him saying that he some problems with the speakers, so that might explain part of it. Hackintosh Netbooks Easyer To Get Than Ever Source: gadgets.boingboing.net

How To: Hackintosh a Dell Mini 9 Into the Ultimate OS X Netbook [How To]
Gizmodo — I am typing on this on a 9-inch, 3G-equipped, almost-pocketable computer, running the best consumer OS money can currently buy. It costs around $400. Do you want one too? Here's how to get yours. There are a lot of netbooks on which you can install and run OS X, but if you're mindful of the handy comparison chart those lads at Boing Boing Gadgets have compiled, you'll know that the Mini 9 is about as ideal a platform as you'll find for a Hackintosh ultraportable: Everything from wi-fi, sound and the function keys down to the optional ...

Master Hackintosh OS X Netbook Compatibility Chart Updated [Hackintosh]
Gizmodo — ... Rob at BoingBoing's updated his OS X netbook compatibility chart, which makes it easy to see which netbooks are perfect for hackintoshing and which aren't—a perfect Memorial Day weekend project using the dearly departed Mahoney's ...

BBG’s netbook compatability chart updated
CrunchGear — Got an hankering to install OS X on your netbook? Rob over at Boing Boing Gadgets just added a few more machines to his compatability chart, which should ensure full OS X workability. The last thing you would want is to buy a new netbook, install OS X, and not have WiFi. Or video! Oh noes!

Vaio P hacked to run Mac OS X
Tech Ticker — ... Add one more to the hackintosh netbook list. It’s the Vaio P that has managed to achieve this little feat albeit without any connectivity (except Bluetooth) or GMA 500 video drivers. If you’re intrigue to try this out – which has one advantage of running faster than Vista – ryuu123 and maccosmo have ...

Mac OS X Netbook Compatibility Chart Updated [Hackintosh]
Gizmodo — ... Boing Boing Gadgets' fantastic ease-of-netbook-Hackintoshing chart just got updated with three new models (all pretty promising) and a smattering of changes throughout. If you're thinking about a Hackintoshed netbook, check it, and ...

The State of Hackintosh: Which Netbooks to Hack [Hackintosh]
Gizmodo — ... BoingBoing Gadgets' netbook compatibility chart is a great resource for putting Mac OS on netbooks. But before taking the Hackintosh plunge, here are the major contenders' strengths, pitfalls and quirks to consider, plus guides for when you (carefully) jump in. ...

Rumor: OS X update kills Intel Atom compatibility
Liliputing — ... Over the past two years pretty much every major PC maker with the exception of Apple has released a netbook. Most of them use Intel Atom processors. And you know what? It turns out it’s actually not that difficult to install Apple’s OS X operating system on most of those Atom-powered netbooks. The folks at Boing Boing even maintain a chart showing which netbooks are most compatible with the operating system. ...

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