Evidence Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 There's a new $200 Ubuntu running PC from Wal-Mart. I think it would be a great OSX86 computer if a decent video card was put into it. First, would OSX work on it? And, second, can anyone find any information about the motherboard? I couldn't find any. Wal-Mart Link Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/68981-new-200-ubuntu-pc-from-wal-mart/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurto2021 Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 There's a new $200 Ubuntu running PC from Wal-Mart. I think it would be a great OSX86 computer if a decent video card was put into it. First, would OSX work on it? And, second, can anyone find any information about the motherboard? I couldn't find any. Wal-Mart Link It's a via C7 so it won't be super fast by any means. I would assume the graphics driver will suck under OSX as well. I have experience with the via motherboards when building a media machine and this computer would be perfect for that (price is amazing fir mini-itx). other than that I see no use for it. The C7 might be OK for the low end user but the middle to high end will want nothing to do with it as a regular machine. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/68981-new-200-ubuntu-pc-from-wal-mart/#findComment-490159 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Hurt Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 I don't think OS X would even work on a via processor. It'll probably need decrypts like AMD, which are not available because there is no demand for them. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/68981-new-200-ubuntu-pc-from-wal-mart/#findComment-490226 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Software Updater Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 I wouldnt do it. It would be so slow if you could even get it to work. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/68981-new-200-ubuntu-pc-from-wal-mart/#findComment-490228 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BebopBlues Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 I've built an intel 1.8ghz C2D machine for $300 with the intel 950 graphics. I rather spend the extra $100 and get a way better machine, and more likely OSx86 compatible. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/68981-new-200-ubuntu-pc-from-wal-mart/#findComment-490496 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kocoman Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 I wonder if Canada will get it. it uses the same cpu as on Asus r2h and oqo model 2 and some mini-itx jaton boards. Has anyone got it to work with sse3 ? The same company is also making a asus eee pc clone (again using the VIA chipset as the walmart one) called Everek Cloudbook http://www.electronista.com/articles/07/12...cloudbook.leak/ Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/68981-new-200-ubuntu-pc-from-wal-mart/#findComment-540849 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gentux Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 The R2H and the EEE use an Intel Celeron M and the OQO O2 and the Cloudbook use a VIA C7-M. The Celeron supports SSE2 and the VIA supports SSE3 but the FPU is the problem with those VIAs. I think the Isaiah will fix the problem with that. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/68981-new-200-ubuntu-pc-from-wal-mart/#findComment-631987 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reveeen Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Why? I know some wish to forget the simple physics we were taught in high school (work requires energy), but whatever you think to do with this is not going to end "happy". Locally, being a "city Indian", I am pulling P4 computers from dumpsters. True, they are "early" ones, usually with SDRAM, or RIMM memory, and around 2ghz, or less, but with Intel chipsets, they make ideal candidates for this. Slam in some memory, a hardrive of the desired size, and a supported video card, and away you go. This certainly is a "no-brainer", faster operating than anything with a VIA processor, and you can keep your life entirely VIA free (which is a good thing). And cheap! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/68981-new-200-ubuntu-pc-from-wal-mart/#findComment-632157 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wakeupinflames Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 I've had that computer for about 4 months now, and have been trying everything that I know to get OSx86 working on it, but no luck. I think it is the hard drive that it comes with because it says "Still waiting for root device" anyone have any ideas? I know that it would run slow, but I'd still like to get it on here. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/68981-new-200-ubuntu-pc-from-wal-mart/#findComment-823245 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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