Legacy Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 Toshiba Tecra S2 10.4.8 Sound, Ethernet, VGA (buggy)... no Wifi (as yet) Touch pad, USB, Works really well so far apart from the graphics being a bit funny. I will update as I go. Runs better than vista = ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lactobacillus P Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 My acer travelmate uses a 9700 ati radeon mobility card which works without any alterations in JaS 10.4.8 and JaS 10.4.9 SSE3 update with new 10.4.9 sse2 compatible kernel. I consider this laptop very compatible. Despite the sse2 pentium M cpu. Also wifi works with now The only things NOT working are the IR and the PCMCIA PC slot - at least that's my experience when trying it with a wifi card that might not have been supported anyways. But in System Profiler the PCMCIA is not shown. Gave it 90Gb of harddrive space and the rest is for WindowsXP Home. Thinking about switching over to Ubuntu instead of the XPHome, but only if the wifi is supported and I am not sure it is yet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kizwan Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 The problem with those laptops is that they don't work unless you start them with an external monitor plugged in. There is no fix for the problem and I consider it big enough to call those laptops non-working. Acer Aspire (at least 3680) don't need to plugin external monitor. However, most of the newer release (same model) have problem with ethernet and wireless card. So cannot include to the list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh256 Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 T60 is a broad term.. some work, some don't (there's virtually nothing in common HW-wise between the early and late models) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ixenn Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 Gateway MX-8738 $699 brand new 1.8 DualCore, 1gb ram, 533mhz fsb, 256 shared with 64 dedicated vram, 17" wxga+ screen, 802.11g and all the other goodies. One thing i like about this laptop is that it comes with a pcmcia card slot instead of pci express and used mini pcie instead of mini pci. Everything works. Full Hardware Graphic Acceleration and all resolutions available.via GMA 950 (no need to use external monitor), touchpad and keyboard works native (must choose Plug N Play - Other in bios). Wireless works with new 8187B realtek driver for osx 10.4. Sound needs the patcher and config txt. Ethernet works out of the box. What doesn't work - TV OUT If you want a $700 mac book pro this is it. I upgraded mine to 2 gb of ram for 100 dollars (it uses two 512 sticks.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anand78 Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 Gateway MX8715 dual core pentium with GMA 950 works 100% out of the box. I am using uphuck 10.4.9 . Wireless a little funky, otherwise works like a charm. Best of all I got one from tiger direct for $550. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niddy Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 I'd like to report that my HP dv6100 CTO is 98% working using Jas 10.4.8 and the 10.4.9 update in the genius bar. The only things that I haven't figured out is sleep (but I'm guessing I could resolve that if I really needed to) and the card slot on the side, used for sd cards and other things that I never use. Anyway, here are the specs: Intel T7200 Core2Duo nVidia GeForce Go 7400 Dell 1390 wireless card Not sure what kind of ethernet, but it worked out of the box Audio, using plantronics USB device CD/DVD burner This is in my opinion, the ideal Hacbook. It is blazing fast and works perfectly; it only set me back $950 on ebay. The only downside is it's weight, but I'd rather carry an extra pound or two than spend $2000+ on a macbook pro. I highly recommend this machine or any other dv6000 for a fully working hackbook. Thanks to everyone who helped make this work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webhamster Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 Compaq V6346EA Uphuck 10.4.9, when installing select universal core 3 and only the intel LAN and battery drivers. Selecting other drivers resulted in OSX not starting up. - Video (Intel 950) works perfect (1280*800) - Onboard lan works - WIFI does not work - Touchpad, USB, Battery works - Audio works (only audio out, no headphones) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hirez Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 Well, reading all this there is no safe safe bet as of yet. I mean there is no real easy way out here. Now when the new macbook pro are using Nvidia 8600 cards, I am looking forward to getting a nice laptop that supports it one day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clockworx Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 Toshiba A135-S4656,Uphuck 1.4i r3 (10.4.9) Working out of the box: Video (GMA950) Network (R1000) PowerManagementBundle Working with additional patch: Wireless (Atheros 500X) It came with a celeron, but I installed a Core 2 Duo, so speedstep works now as well Semi-working: ALC862 - Azalia Audio driver (speakers work, volume control works, headphones don't) Not working: S3 sleep $350 for the laptop, $50 for the CPU on eBay, and $40 for an extra GB of RAM....I'm happy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonokti Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 I also have the Gateway MX-8738 works great. I highly recommend it I got mine from Best Buy on sale for $650. WORKING GMA950 Sound (mic NOT working) LAN Wireless Both Cores detected. DVD-RW working only tested with Toast. SVGA only tested in Dual Monitor mode. Firewire USB NOT WORKING S-Video Memory Card Reader Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_ Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 The is a fix for the Intel 900-950 laptops guys, you have to short out pins 1&6 and 2&12. this fixes the problem with laptops always wanting to boot to the external vga port. Once you got that working just go to your prefereces and mirror your screens. it works because im using it now by the way, my hp nx6110 is fully working, wireless, QE and CI, Powermanagement hack and all. Hi, could somebody tell me what this power management hack is and where I can get it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Param Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 Thinkpad T60 (1951-BT4) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raeshao Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 Has anyone tried installing or upgrading to leopard on an Acer 3680? If so, how did it go? Also, let me know if I'm way off base. I haven't been keeping up with the latest on osx86 leopard. Another question on the 3680... can it do video out to a cinema display at 1920 x 1200? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riseshine Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 Any successes out there with 12"/13" sized laptops? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paradroid2 Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 12.1" : Packard-Bell BU-45 notebook Everything works right out of the box except the dang intel3945 wifi The intel wifi card is located under the keyboard , easy to replace .. but I don't know which one to buy (dell 1390 or atheros ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mschilling Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 I also have the Gateway MX-8738 works great. I highly recommend it I got mine from Best Buy on sale for $650.WORKING GMA950 Sound (mic NOT working) LAN Wireless Both Cores detected. DVD-RW working only tested with Toast. SVGA only tested in Dual Monitor mode. Firewire USB NOT WORKING S-Video Memory Card Reader Sounds like a nice setup. Did you try the file sharing, or printer sharing with it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuXb Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 what's the best 17" to get (apart from original MBP 17")? Which of these listed here (besides ixenn's Gateway MX-8738) are 17"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mschilling Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 Why not the 8738? I just bought one today as refurb ones are going for reasonable right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i_am...me Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 Acer Aspire 5610z-2966 Fully covered in Leopard. only things not working is: PMCIA MMC Slot And Mic. Other than that. No need to install any packages or drivers everything works out of box with leopard install. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuXb Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 wow great news does the Gateway MX-8738 or the Acer Aspire 5610z-2966 have firewire? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abysmal Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 I have a 9410-4933.. No firewire and the intel nic was a pain in the ass, but webcam, sound in sound out all work.. 669 at bestbuy.ca Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mschilling Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 The 8738 does have the mini firewire port, and according the above post by johokti it is working. I haven't had a chance to even start up my new 8738. What is the best strategy to start out with? Resize the existing Vista partition and make some room for installing osx (which version?) and I guess, xp. Or reformat the drive. Nice that it comes with a 160GB sata so lots of room although I think it's a deathstar drive, o well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raeshao Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Do either of these "Black Friday" deals from Best Buy look like good possibilities for OSX86? Toshiba Satellite 530 - A135-S7403 $229 w/ free printer Toshiba @ Best Buy 01 Toshiba @ Best Buy 02 Sony 15.4" Laptop w/1GB RAM, 120GB HD, DVD Burner (VGN-NR110E/S) $399 Sony @ Best Buy If not, I'll be taking a closer look at the cheap Acers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
00diabolic Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Which is these laptops is the closest to full compatability with leopard: Aspire 5610z-2966 Aspire 5570 Gateway MX-8738 Gateway MX8715 (to old hard to locate) Aspire 9420-6775 (does not appear to be a US model) Also Intel Wifi HP dv6100 CTO (also hard to locate for sale) Can anyone give me feedback I'm looking at buying a sub $1,000.00 USD laptop for leopard. I would like as much functionality as possible out of the box. Must haves would be LCD working, sound, Pcmica (ify) USB/firewaire, touchpad, speedstep/power management, DVD/CD burning, wifi/eithernet (could get USB card no biggie I use wifi). Can anyone help me decide? MUCH APPRICATED!! Also would like to know in general what you think of the laptop, performance & benchmarks if any. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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