psutinrerk Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 Hello all, I'm new to install osx in pc laptop, been a window user for a while and want to try osx but the mac is too expensive for me. I looking for a portable laptop that can fully support osx out of the box with some requirement as follow 1 Screen size more than 9 inc and less than 15 inc I do my research and found out that the dell mini 9 is fully support osx however, the screen is to small for me, also I read the forum and saw many of you guys mension 1920x1200 screen, is that any requirement to install osx? 2 able to install VMWare with have ubuntu as a virtual machine So this may require more power than dell mini 9 3 able to install Photoshop So this may cause the problem with dell mini 9 screen size ( based on what I read ) 4 long battery life 5 my max budget is around 800$ but want to save as much money as possible in this kind of economy Any suggestion would be appriceated!! Thanks Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/161309-suggestion-for-portable-laptop-that-fully-support-osx/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
SticMAC™ Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 Hello all, I'm new to install osx in pc laptop, been a window user for a while and want to try osx but the mac is too expensive for me. I looking for a portable laptop that can fully support osx out of the box with some requirement as follow 1 Screen size more than 9 inc and less than 15 inc I do my research and found out that the dell mini 9 is fully support osx however, the screen is to small for me, also I read the forum and saw many of you guys mension 1920x1200 screen, is that any requirement to install osx? 2 able to install VMWare with have ubuntu as a virtual machine So this may require more power than dell mini 9 3 able to install Photoshop So this may cause the problem with dell mini 9 screen size ( based on what I read ) 4 long battery life 5 my max budget is around 800$ but want to save as much money as possible in this kind of economy Any suggestion would be appriceated!! Thanks Any one of these should do...... but the white one is the closest to your budget! http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/shop...ook?mco=MTE3MzM Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/161309-suggestion-for-portable-laptop-that-fully-support-osx/#findComment-1128521 Share on other sites More sharing options...
alltoorobot Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 Any one of these should do...... but the white one is the closest to your budget!http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/shop...ook?mco=MTE3MzM yea your like 200 $ away from getting the real deal. do it or you will kick yourself later... maybe. if your cheap get a dell mini 9 and max it out. you will save but your sacrificing... depends on what you want out of it. I have a net book running osx and its not bad but a real macbook might suit me better. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/161309-suggestion-for-portable-laptop-that-fully-support-osx/#findComment-1128530 Share on other sites More sharing options...
psutinrerk Posted April 9, 2009 Author Share Posted April 9, 2009 Thanks for your reply sorry may be I'm not make it clear but my budget is max 800$ and I don't want to spend more than that If I could spend 500-700 that would be ideal another question 1 is the dell mini 9 be able to install VMWare and ubuntu as virtual machine? 2 Can photoshop install and use in dell mini 9 Thank you Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/161309-suggestion-for-portable-laptop-that-fully-support-osx/#findComment-1128570 Share on other sites More sharing options...
shavex Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 Uhm if you are gonna have a strict budget then you better forget about having such strict other specifications. Google MSI Wind and OSX PS Dont use VMWare use VirtualBox and as long as you have the hardware you can run it. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/161309-suggestion-for-portable-laptop-that-fully-support-osx/#findComment-1128604 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redliner Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 you really don't understand... the intel atom chip is used for "netbooks" aka miniature laptops for utilizing the interet... ie: internet and email. seriously... you are better off buying a macbook. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/161309-suggestion-for-portable-laptop-that-fully-support-osx/#findComment-1128606 Share on other sites More sharing options...
psutinrerk Posted April 9, 2009 Author Share Posted April 9, 2009 Hello all, thank again for all the reply, I will consider buying the mac one more question though what about this laptop it is compatible with osx? Lenovo IdeaPad Y530 Core 2 Duo, 2GHz, 4GB RAM, Bluetooth, 15" Laptop System components Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor T6400 ( 2GHz 800MHz 2MB ) Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium 64 Intel Integrated Graphics X4500 4 GB PC3-8500 DDR3 SDRAM 1066MHz 15.4 " WXGA TFT with integrated camera LCD Glossy 1280x800 Industry Standard Touchpad 320GB 5400 DVD Recordable (Dual Layer) 6 Cell Lithium-Ion Intel Wireless Wi-Fi Link 5100 Bluetooth Version 2.0 + EDR Full spec here : http://shop.lenovo.com/ISS_Static/merchand...pecs_031809.pdf Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/161309-suggestion-for-portable-laptop-that-fully-support-osx/#findComment-1128636 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redliner Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 Installed 10.5.5 on a LENOVO IdeaPad Y530 - 405 all XP, VISTA drivers here: http://consumersupport.lenovo.com/lenovo/D...?CategoryID=673 no Linux no Mac (lol) Installed perfectly dual boot OSx & XP using Fool-Proof guide. Worked with XxX Leopard 10.5.5 Beta 1 w/PPF1 - Hackintosh OSX86 build. Realtek High Definition Audio: not working Vendor ID: 10ec Dev. 0888 Intel High Definition Audio HDMI: not working Vendor ID: 8086 Dev. 2802 Intel GMA45 x4500: not working (a really drawback) Mobile Intel® 4 series Express Chipset Family Vendor ID: 8086 Dev. 2A42 Intel Wireless Wi-Fi Link 5100: not working Vendor ID: 8086 Dev. 4237 Ricoh Memory Stick Controller: not Working Optiarc DVD RW AD7560S: works Firewire 400: works SATA controller: works intel® ICH9M - E/M SATA AHCI Lenovo EasyCamera: works Processor Centrino T5800 2ghz with 4GB RAM: works Disk Drive: Hitachi HTS543232L9A300: works Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/161309-suggestion-for-portable-laptop-that-fully-support-osx/#findComment-1128644 Share on other sites More sharing options...
alltoorobot Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 Look at the parts of the computer you want. Ask yourself if those parts were used in apple hardware. mac mini's used to use onboard intel gma950's. So, when you have a laptop with that graphics card. The graphics card will work. Non of the onboard intel 4500 will ever work (unless the "community" painfully does so). Nvidia cards are used in mac pro's so there are drivers for most all of them. you just have to figure out what hardware parts apple has and does use and make sure that what you get is that. other wise your going to do it the hardway. just a few concepts ive picked up along the way i thought i would share. Now I know all the graphics cards previously used on mac systems (mac mini, macbooks and the pro's). some one set me straight if im wrong. i think everyone here is pushing for the macbook with good intentions. I know if i had 800 i would sell plasma until i got the macbook. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/161309-suggestion-for-portable-laptop-that-fully-support-osx/#findComment-1128740 Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSXtotheZ Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 under $700us real mac no hassle. http://dealmac.com/Refurbished-Apple-Mac-B...s-h/289808.html Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/161309-suggestion-for-portable-laptop-that-fully-support-osx/#findComment-1128867 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick14 Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 Any Dell XPS 1310 or a Vostro 1510 will work perfectly Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/161309-suggestion-for-portable-laptop-that-fully-support-osx/#findComment-1128929 Share on other sites More sharing options...
alltoorobot Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Dell-Vostro-1510-L...%3A1%7C294%3A50 wow 602$ nice every looks compatible too! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/161309-suggestion-for-portable-laptop-that-fully-support-osx/#findComment-1129382 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick14 Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Dell-Vostro-1510-L...%3A1%7C294%3A50 wow 602$ nice every looks compatible too! Check this then out http://outlet.us.dell.com/ARBOnlineSales/t...;l=en&s=dfb you can get it for $529 Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/161309-suggestion-for-portable-laptop-that-fully-support-osx/#findComment-1129401 Share on other sites More sharing options...
noNix Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 If it was me I would go for a refurbished MacBook. Everything is guaranteed to work out of the box, and you get an up to date and legal copy of both the OS and iLife suite. Bootcamp will let you run XP or Vista, and Virtual Box will also let you do the same without re-booting. 802.11n, bluetooth, firewire and an easy to upgrade drive are all built in. Price $849 + tax from Apple, for a 2.1 GHz or $649 no tax for a 2.0 from dealMac. Both need to be upgraded to a minimum of 2GB, but either are way more machine than an anemic Dell mini 9 with a tiny screen an expensive and slow miniPCI SSD drive and a keyboard that is 75% of full size. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/161309-suggestion-for-portable-laptop-that-fully-support-osx/#findComment-1129761 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yourboyvic Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Any Dell XPS 1310 or a Vostro 1510 will work perfectly can you point me to what backs you up to make such claims? not trying to be offensive, just curious Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/161309-suggestion-for-portable-laptop-that-fully-support-osx/#findComment-1155703 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick14 Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=126085 Had one myself worked perfectly Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/161309-suggestion-for-portable-laptop-that-fully-support-osx/#findComment-1155768 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synaesthesia Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Search through the forums, and check the wiki for a good list http://wiki.osx86project.org/wiki/index.ph...0.5.6/Portables I also suggest a Macbook but a Dell is OK. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/161309-suggestion-for-portable-laptop-that-fully-support-osx/#findComment-1155985 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreakyMac Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 As a Wallyworld Electronics associate i recommend the Acer Aspire One with an 11.2" Screen, 250GB HDD, Intel Atom, 2GB RAM DDR2 running Vista Basic. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/161309-suggestion-for-portable-laptop-that-fully-support-osx/#findComment-1156091 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synaesthesia Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Not a bad laptop, but unsuitable for OS X due to the GMA 500 (not GMA 950) - which is not supported. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/161309-suggestion-for-portable-laptop-that-fully-support-osx/#findComment-1156345 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fillster Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 can you point me to what backs you up to make such claims? not trying to be offensive, just curious If the 1510 has an ATI 3400 or 3600? series card, that's not true. Be sure to check individual components Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/161309-suggestion-for-portable-laptop-that-fully-support-osx/#findComment-1184147 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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