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Windows 7 on a MacBook Pro
Windows 7 on a MacBook Pro
Here we are sitting in the PC Magazine Labs, and it occurs to us: We've got a shiny new Macbook Pro and an early build of Windows 7 on disc, so why not attempt to use one to run the other? Check out photos, video, and a run down of the process, after the jump.
MacBook Nano - a set on Flickr
MacBook Nano - a set on Flickr
flickr.com — Guest Passes let you share your photos that aren't public. Anyone can see your public photos anytime,... whether they're a Flickr member or not. But! If you want to share photos marked as friends, family or private, use a Guest Pass. If you're sharing ... (more) MacBook Nano - a set on Flickr
Apple readying software patch for quirky MacBook trackpads
Apple readying software patch for quirky MacBook trackpads
appleinsider.com — Trackpad issues experienced by users of Apple's new unibody MacBooks and MacBook Pros will be addressed in... a forthcoming software update, according to an email response from chief executive Steve Jobs. (more) Apple readying software patch for quirky MacBook trackpads
MacBook Nano Looks Like It Came from Cupertino [Apple]
MacBook Nano Looks Like It Came from Cupertino [Apple]
gizmodo.com — I don't know if these MacBook Nanos are a custom hack or if they come from some... kind of illegal outlet selling retrofitted MSI U100 laptops made to look like shiny—and fictional—Apple notebooks with Mac OS X installed. I do know one thing, though: I ... (more) MacBook Nano Looks Like It Came from Cupertino [Apple]
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Windows 7 installed on a new MacBook Pro, sparks fly
Engadget — ... It's a next-generation operating system and mirror all in one! [Thanks, Brian H.] Windows 7 installed on a new MacBook Pro, sparks fly originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 03 Nov 2008 18:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of ...

Apple MacBook Pro with Windows 7 installed
PR News: — ... a clean install of the new OS over the top of Vista, which they already had running on the MacBook pro. They were not able to simply upgrade it as the MacBook was not running SP1. Looking at the pictures, you will notice that this early build of Windows 7 looks a lot like Vista. PC Magazine Labs noted how easily the software installed on to the Apple MacBook Pro. Once the Operating System was installed, they then began to install all the drivers from the Apple OS X disc. Read the full article

Windows 7 Installed on MacBook Pro
Tech Blog — ... If you've got a Windows 7 test disc laying around, why not install it on your new MacBook Pro using Bootcamp? That's exactly what this person did, and without problems might I add. Video after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery. Using Bootcamp, we did a clean install of the new OS over Vista, which was already running on the system. We couldn't just upgrade because the Macbook wasn't running SP1. [via Engadget - Gearlog] ...

Windows 7 gets new MacBook Pro to play with
SlashGear — ... Prepare, Mac faithful, to recoil in horror.  Gearlog have taken the latest MacBook Pro and - either usefully or sacrilegiously, depending on your loyalties - installed the new pre-beta of Windows 7 on it.  The Apple laptop was already set up to dual-boot into Vista, so Windows 7 was simply installed straight over the top.  ...

Windows 7 pre-beta on a MacBook Pro
Krunker — ... [Check it out] Technorati Tags: Windows 7 Pre-beta, MacBook Pro, Bootcamp ...

Windows 7 on a MacBook Pro: It kinda works
CrunchGear — ... The kids at GearLog installed a beta copy of Windows 7 on their fresh new MacBook Pro and found that it wasn’t working quite as expected. Most of the functions were working but some of the little tweaks failed. ...

Afternoon Linkage for November 4th, 2008
GEARFUSE — Afternoon Linkage for November 4th, 2008 By Vince Veneziani November 4, 2008 Comments (0) Filed under: Features VOTE! Then read Gearfuse. Ring around the razor Netbooks could get a speed boost next year Windows 7 on a Macbook Pro Four converted in Ohio Apparently these LED contact lens cases are the hot shit Gmail Soap Hmmm…. Democracy through design Queen Bitch of pro wrestling Have great links you want showcased on Afternoon Linkage? E-mail us: tips AT gearfuse DOT com . Read More ...

Windows 7 en una MacBook Pro
Gizmología — ... La gente de Gearlog obtuvo una MacBook Pro y instaló la pre-beta de Windows 7 en ella. La notebook ya tenía instalado Vista en ella con dual boot así que el nuevo sistema operativo fue simplemente instalado sobre el anterior. Lógicamente muchas funciones del sistema operativo de Microsoft como el multitouch trackpad no funcionan correctamente. ...

How to install Windows 7 Beta on MacBook Pro - Video Walkthrough
D' Technology Weblog — ... Full Article Video of Official Windows 7 Beta 1 ...

Install Windows 7 Beta using Boot Camp on a Macbook Pro - Guide, tips, tutorial
D' Technology Weblog — ... After all the installations, the custom F1 to F12 keys (eg. F10 to mute) and the eject key will work. However, video and audio drivers need some update. For the video driver (nVidia 8600M), you can find it in the Mac OS X Install Disc 1 under Boot Camp -> Drivers -> NVidia -> NVidiaMobileSetup64.exe As for the audio driver, you can download Vista_R209.zip here and run the setup.exe as admin and in Windows Vista compatibility mode. (credits to shannon here) Run Windows Update and install all the updates. That’s it! You should have a ...

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