odedia Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 Hi guys. I'm considering buying a new laptop, so naturally i'd prefer a laptop that can run OSX without any problems. I took a look at the HCL list but it is way too long to find the "Best" option. Can anyone recommend a laptop (at least 15.4") where everything works for him? wireless, graphics (preferred with Quartz Extreme, if that is even possible), full resolution display, sound, USB2.0, firewire, etc.? Thanks. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/1708-the-perfect-laptop/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
briankoenig Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 so naturally i'd prefer a laptop that can run OSX without any problems. Can anyone recommend a laptop (at least 15.4") where everything works for him? wireless, graphics (preferred with Quartz Extreme, if that is even possible), full resolution display, sound, USB2.0, firewire, etc.? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yeah, it's called the 17" Powerbook. Just kidding. I'm not really familiar with compatibility for mobile parts, but I'm sure somebody else will answer your question soon. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/1708-the-perfect-laptop/#findComment-10827 Share on other sites More sharing options...
odedia Posted September 1, 2005 Author Share Posted September 1, 2005 Yeah, it's called the 17" Powerbook. Just kidding. I'm not really familiar with compatibility for mobile parts, but I'm sure somebody else will answer your question soon. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> That's the one I considered initially then the 2700$ price tag fell on me like a ton of bricks. Apple are stupid. If they'd marketed their products at a reasonable price, they would be so profitable. Who on earth is gonna pay 2700$ for an old architecture processor like the G4 when you can get state-of-the-art, all included laptops with Centrino for 1000$ less? Hope they'll get their things straight. I love their products. not their prices. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/1708-the-perfect-laptop/#findComment-10836 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstrobel Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 That's the one I considered initially then the 2700$ price tag fell on me like a ton of bricks. Apple are stupid. If they'd marketed their products at a reasonable price, they would be so profitable. Who on earth is gonna pay 2700$ for an old architecture processor like the G4 when you can get state-of-the-art, all included laptops with Centrino for 1000$ less? Hope they'll get their things straight. I love their products. not their prices. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Well, OS X runs rather well on my ThinkPad T41p. Sound, ethernet, and Bluetooth work without a hitch, though the Atheros 802.11a/b/g adapter does not work. Graphics are actually pretty snappy in spite of the generic VESA driver. Although, if you think a PowerBook is too pricey, you'll probably feel the same way about a ThinkPad. At any rate, you'd probably do well to pick up a T42 or T42p, as those were in production before the ThinkPad line was sold off to Lenovo. While the IBM build quality was unrivaled, it's too early to tell if the same holds true for the new Lenovo line. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/1708-the-perfect-laptop/#findComment-10846 Share on other sites More sharing options...
briankoenig Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 OK odedia it was a slow period at work for a second, so I tried to find a setup that would work. Here is what I found : The Averatec 4200 series. 1.7 Ghz Pentium M, 80 GB hard drive, 512mb ram, DVD+/- burner, built-in wireless lan, and only 4.7 pounds. If the wireless lan doesn't work, you can buy the USB d-link for around $20 on newegg. Best part is that it is one of the few laptops that uses the Intel 915g / GMA900, so that it will run OSx86 perfectly with Quartz Extreme and Coreimage. It only has a 13.7" widescreen (I know you wanted >15"), but it was the only laptop in stock online I could find with the fully functional chipset. Available directly from averatec here http://www.shopaveratec.com/product.asp?sku=2701607 for $1350, or from Amazon here for $1275. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00...1037772-5159866 That should do everything you need, in a light package and a good price. Now that you had me find that, I want one too . Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/1708-the-perfect-laptop/#findComment-10895 Share on other sites More sharing options...
outoftheboxx10 Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 i have an Acer TravelMate 4650(newegg just look for a notebook with intel gma900 gfx), everything except lan and wireless works perfect.....has qe(ci) working great and its pretty intense....recently bought a dlink dwl-g122 for internet Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/1708-the-perfect-laptop/#findComment-10978 Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatlyna Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 I reckon the Dell D610 is a contender, based on the fact it has a 915GM chipset so should give you decent graphics support for OSX. Get the Dell Truemobile card for wireless and you could get decent Airport wireless performance as well. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/1708-the-perfect-laptop/#findComment-11311 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefan Wouters Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 I'm not sure, but wouldn't this one just be perfect? http://www.alternate.nl/html/shop/productD...PN4N21tecData Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/1708-the-perfect-laptop/#findComment-11315 Share on other sites More sharing options...
outoftheboxx10 Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 I'm not sure, but wouldn't this one just be perfect? http://www.alternate.nl/html/shop/productD...PN4N21tecData <{POST_SNAPBACK}> looks good to me, you will probly have to modify the gfx kexts to work with the mobile gma900 from the hardware id of 2582(dont flame if thats wrong) to the 2592 id on MOST of the mobile gma900 chips and as the lan and wireless chips are not actually mentioned, dont count on either....stick to the dlink DWL-G122 HW revision B1(got mine locally in the US at CompUSA) Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/1708-the-perfect-laptop/#findComment-11549 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikesown Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 That's the one I considered initially then the 2700$ price tag fell on me like a ton of bricks. Apple are stupid. If they'd marketed their products at a reasonable price, they would be so profitable. Who on earth is gonna pay 2700$ for an old architecture processor like the G4 when you can get state-of-the-art, all included laptops with Centrino for 1000$ less? Hope they'll get their things straight. I love their products. not their prices. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You, sir, do not understand how apple works. They may sell 10% of what dell sells, BUT they do make a profit. Their margins are not being pinched like dell's are. Apple may not have a lot of people buying computers, but on the ones that do, they make a considerable ammount of money. They are already in the top 5 computer manufactures, with MUCH better margins than them. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/1708-the-perfect-laptop/#findComment-11554 Share on other sites More sharing options...
outoftheboxx10 Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 You, sir, do not understand how apple works. They may sell 10% of what dell sells, BUT they do make a profit. Their margins are not being pinched like dell's are. Apple may not have a lot of people buying computers, but on the ones that do, they make a considerable ammount of money. They are already in the top 5 computer manufactures, with MUCH better margins than them. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> well, i dont think he was taking that from the prospective of apple and their profit....frankly...i dont think he cared at all...at the standpoint of a consumer, i dont care what apple is making off of their sales...i just care how cheap it is, so regardless of what ranking they are with the other manufacturers and what their profit margins are...they still charge too much for their hardware Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/1708-the-perfect-laptop/#findComment-11782 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgmccollum Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 That's the one I considered initially then the 2700$ price tag fell on me like a ton of bricks. Apple are stupid. If they'd marketed their products at a reasonable price, they would be so profitable. Who on earth is gonna pay 2700$ for an old architecture processor like the G4 when you can get state-of-the-art, all included laptops with Centrino for 1000$ less? Hope they'll get their things straight. I love their products. not their prices. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> well, i dont think he was taking that from the prospective of apple and their profit....frankly...i dont think he cared at all...at the standpoint of a consumer, i dont care what apple is making off of their sales...i just care how cheap it is, so regardless of what ranking they are with the other manufacturers and what their profit margins are...they still charge too much for their hardware <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Could the same be said for certain car manufactures? Just because a company makes something doesn't mean they must cater to you based on your financial situation. I don't expect Porsche or Mercedes to price a car so I can afford it, just because I want it. Its called a niche luxury market. Get over it... Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/1708-the-perfect-laptop/#findComment-11787 Share on other sites More sharing options...
outoftheboxx10 Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 Could the same be said for certain car manufactures? Just because a company makes something doesn't mean they must cater to you based on your financial situation. I don't expect Porsche or Mercedes to price a car so I can afford it, just because I want it. Its called a niche luxury market. Get over it... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> porsche and mercedes actually perform decent for their money....a 2700$ outdated architecture mac? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/1708-the-perfect-laptop/#findComment-11860 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgmccollum Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 porsche and mercedes actually perform decent for their money....a 2700$ outdated architecture mac? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I don't see the gun to your head, forcing you to buy it. Me? I quite enjoy my 17"er...It was well worth the money, and has paid dividends left and right. Buy your Centrino, install an unsupported OS, and accept the fact that the support will never be there. You get what you pay for. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/1708-the-perfect-laptop/#findComment-11862 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluedragon1971 Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 Apple are stupid. If they'd marketed their products at a reasonable price, they would be so profitable. Who on earth is gonna pay 2700$ for an old architecture processor like the G4 when you can get state-of-the-art, all included laptops with Centrino for 1000$ less?<{POST_SNAPBACK}> That's why Apple also makes the iBook, which starts at $999. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/1708-the-perfect-laptop/#findComment-11878 Share on other sites More sharing options...
outoftheboxx10 Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 I don't see the gun to your head, forcing you to buy it. Me? I quite enjoy my 17"er...It was well worth the money, and has paid dividends left and right. Buy your Centrino, install an unsupported OS, and accept the fact that the support will never be there. You get what you pay for. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> wow, i had a 17inch latpop from compaq, and whoa, i only paid 1500 for it, almost half the price? i can handle no support in exchange for better hardware Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/1708-the-perfect-laptop/#findComment-11888 Share on other sites More sharing options...
zidane Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 my HP Pavilion zd8000 works fine with everything, its a 3.4ghz P4, 100gb hdd, 1gb ram, x600 256mb video, 17in Widescreen@1680x1050 and everything is supported (cept the resolution cos noone has got that going yet to my knowledge) Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/1708-the-perfect-laptop/#findComment-76185 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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