Best netbook for Snow Leopard

[dostybear]

Hi, I'm new here

I have to buy a new netbook, so I'd like to choose a model that can support Snow Leopard without pain

Have you got any advice?

 

Thank you, bye!

[Nameci]

dell mini? asus eepc?

[dostybear]

dell mini? asus eepc?

Model?

[Quactaur]

The Compaq/HP mini 311 is extremely compatible.

 

 

Out of the box (I define this as installing with a vanilla dvd and installing a single, wonderful installer that handles all this EFI and boot hoo-hah, look at the HP/Compaq subforum here) , everything except the wireless works, including the 9400m graphics card. You can get one for about £240 on amazon, though it only comes with 1gb ram (1 slot, upgradable to 4gb).

 

It overclocks quite well too, most people take it from the stock 1.6ghz to at least 1.8, and speeds upto 2.2 aren't unheard of.

 

 

The only real issue is that audio out doesn't work on HDMI, and that the touchpad only works as a ps2 mouse (scrolling using the sidebar still works though).

 

 

I got one to replace my macbook and I'm very happy with it.

[dostybear]

Thank you for your answer! Your netbook sounds good, but it's quite importatant for me to have the wifi working...no way?

 

The Compaq/HP mini 311 is extremely compatible.

 

 

Out of the box (I define this as installing with a vanilla dvd and installing a single, wonderful installer that handles all this EFI and boot hoo-hah, look at the HP/Compaq subforum here) , everything except the wireless works, including the 9400m graphics card. You can get one for about £240 on amazon, though it only comes with 1gb ram (1 slot, upgradable to 4gb).

 

It overclocks quite well too, most people take it from the stock 1.6ghz to at least 1.8, and speeds upto 2.2 aren't unheard of.

 

 

The only real issue is that audio out doesn't work on HDMI, and that the touchpad only works as a ps2 mouse (scrolling using the sidebar still works though).

 

 

I got one to replace my macbook and I'm very happy with it.

[Quactaur]

No.

 

In all honesty I haven't found a netbook that works fully out of the box that isn't a little bit dated. The 311 is excellently priced and can be overclocked fairly easily, and upgrading the wireless card is extremely simple (as easy as upgrading the ram, just pop off the bottom and switch the card out.

 

 

You can buy the equivalent of the apple airport extreme card for £10 on ebay if you don't care about bluetooth. Check the forums for a list of compatible cards.

 

 

In any other case, http://www.mymacnetbook.com/compatibility-chart/ that compatibility chart isn't 100% up to date in all respects, but is a good starting point.

[toology]

I have a Lenovo S10e netbook, and the only piece of hardware not working is ethernet. Wifi works, audio works, graphics too. Some people have issues with the webcam, but its solvable. There is also an easy installation package called s10 enabler.

[dostybear]

No.

 

In all honesty I haven't found a netbook that works fully out of the box that isn't a little bit dated. The 311 is excellently priced and can be overclocked fairly easily, and upgrading the wireless card is extremely simple (as easy as upgrading the ram, just pop off the bottom and switch the card out.

 

 

You can buy the equivalent of the apple airport extreme card for £10 on ebay if you don't care about bluetooth. Check the forums for a list of compatible cards.

 

 

In any other case, http://www.mymacnetbook.com/compatibility-chart/ that compatibility chart isn't 100% up to date in all respects, but is a good starting point.

 

I can't find the 311 here in Italy...but only the 311c

[Quactaur]

That's the same thing. They have a very complicated numbering system (it might have a model number like 1010sa or 1020se etc after too). the 311c is the model I bought.