Buying a new laptop, what OSx86 should I use?

[Kale R.]

Thank you for taking the time to read my topic, first of all. This won't be my first time installing OSx86, although the last machine I put it on was a piece of {censored} (but I brought it back to life with OSx86 and a new graphics card lol). I'm planning on buying a new Sony Vaio, and although it comes with the "new and innovative" Windows 7, I already know what the better operating system is.. hands down. All I need is a "point in the right direction", so to speak.

I'm not completely sure what strand of OSx86 would be best suited for my new laptop, what kind of customizations I'll need to make before installation, and what kexts I should look for after installation. Here are my soon-to-be computer specifications, you can read more about it at SonyStyle.com.

 

 

Specifications from Bustbuy.com (additional details provided by SonyStyle.com)

 

• Processor
  Intel Core i3
  • Speed: 2.1GHz
    

   

  [*] Battery Type

  6-cell lithium-ion

  [*] Display Type

  Widescreen LED

  • Resolution: 1366 x 768
    
  • Screen Size: 14" (diagonally)
    

  [*] Cache Memory

  3MB on die Level 2

• System Memory (RAM)
  4GB (expandable to 8GB)
  • Type: DDR3
    

   

  [*] Hard Drive Type

  SATA

  • Capacity : 500GB²
    
  • Speed : 5400rpm
    

  [*] Optical Drive

  Double-layer DVD±RW/CD-RW

  • CD Support : Read / Write (CD/-R/-RW)
    
  • DVD Support : Read / Write (DVD±R/±RW/±R DL/-RAM)
    

  [*] Direct-Disc Labeling

  No

• Digital Media Reader or Slots
  Yes, digital media card reader
  • One Memory Stick PROâ„¢ media slot (Standard/Duo) with MagicGate® functionality
    
  • One ExpressCard® /34 media slot
    
  • One Secure Digital (SD memory card) media slot
    

  (will require additional kext, right?)

   

  [*] Graphics NVIDIA GeForce 310M GPU

  • Chipset: Mobile Intel® PM55 Express Chipset
    
  • Max. External Display Resolution via HDMIâ„¢ : 1920x1080¹⁵
    
  • Max. External Resolution via VGA : 2048x1536
    
  • Processor: NVIDIA® GeForce® 310M GPU with Total Available Graphics Memory of 2007MB (max.)¹²
    
  • Video RAM : 256MB dedicated video RAM
    

  [*] TV Tuner

  No

• MPEG
  Yes
  

• Built-in Webcam
  Yes
  • MOTION EYE® camera and microphone with face-tracking technology
    

  (Additional kext needed, right?)

• Modem
  None
  

• Networking
  Built-in 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T Fast Ethernet LAN (with RJ-45 interface)
  

• Wireless Networking
  Wireless B+G+N
  

• Bluetooth® Enabled
  Yes
  • Integrated Stereo A2DP (2.1 + EDR)¹¹
     
    
    

  [*] S-Video Outputs

  None

• Additional Audio/Video Connectors
  HDMI
  

• Audio
  Intel® High Definition Audio
  

• USB 2.0 Ports
  3
  

• IEEE 1394 FireWire Ports
  1
  

• Parallel Ports
  None
  

• Game Ports
  None
  

• Laptop Weight
  Ultraportable (5.5 lbs or less)
  

• Battery Life
  Not available (varies)
   
  
  
• Pointing Device
  Multi-finger electrostatic touchpad
  

• HDMI Output
  Yes
  

• Blu-ray Player
  No
  (even though I could get the blu-ray version for a couple extra coin, not interested)
  

• Operating System Platform
  Windows
  (fail)
  

• Operating System
  Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
  

• Included Software
  Sony Creativity Suite; Microsoft Works SE 9.0 and more
  (not worried about keeping any of this)
  

• ENERGY STAR Qualified
  Yes
  • ENERGY STAR® : 5.0
    
  • EPEATâ„¢ : Gold
    
  • ROHS® : Compliant
    

• BBY Software Installer
  No
  

• Input/Output Extra Details
  • DC-In : 1
    
  • Ethernet Connection(s) : 1
    
  • HDMIâ„¢ Output : 1
    
  • Headphone Jack : 1
    
  • Internal Microphone : 1
    
  • Microphone Input : 1
    
  • USB Port(s) : 3 (2.0 compliant)
    
  • VGA Output(s) : 1
    
  • i.LINK® Connection : 1 (4pin) i.LINK® connector (IEEE 1394)⁶
    

Just by looking at these specs, I already think I should have no problem replicating an excellent Macbook out of my future laptop.. but there still remains the questions:

1. Which OSx86 is right for my specs? (iDeneb, Kalyway, ect.)
   
2. Where can I find the kexts I'll need for my additional hardware?
   

That's it. If you can answer these two questions for me, I will continue my research and remake that laptop to make one hell of a Macbook and I will forever be greatful for your assistance. If you CAN'T answer these questions for me.. can you atleast tell me where I can begin searching for the answers? Right now I'm drawing a map with no pen.. thank you!

[Kale R.]

Please help!

I can't figure out if i3 is supported by either Leopard or Snow Leopard yet! The only topic I found about it was started THE DAY THE i3 WAS RELEASED. >.<

 

 

IF YOU READ THIS, PLEASE BUMP THIS. :[[

There are others with similar problems out there, if I find my solution.. so will they.