t3mur Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 Hey guys, X86 noob here (but mac freak and user!) I need you guys to reccomand me a DELL laptop that would run x86 the BEST! www.dell.com Price doesnt matter. As long as its the BEST for x86. Thanks!! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/77139-what-dell-laptop-should-i-buy-for-x86/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandro17 Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 Price doesnt matter. As long as its the BEST for x86. Yes, it is called MacBook Pro: http://www.apple.com/ Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/77139-what-dell-laptop-should-i-buy-for-x86/#findComment-545237 Share on other sites More sharing options...
InorganicMatter Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 Most Dells are bad news for OSX86, mostly due to their poor ACPI implementation and the dual core bugs. Does it have to be Dell? There's a Compaq (or was it Sony Vaio?) that pretty much works 100%, but I forget the model. Alessandro is right though, if price is no problem, just get a Mac Book Pro. It'll run OS X and Windows Vista natively, and won't require screwing around with OSX86. It's also a really good gaming system, with it's 8600GTM. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/77139-what-dell-laptop-should-i-buy-for-x86/#findComment-545238 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colonel Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 Let's not get a Dell! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/77139-what-dell-laptop-should-i-buy-for-x86/#findComment-545250 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korrupted Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 These opinions pretty much sum up the views around here on laptops. Go for the real thing if you must have a laptop. Laptops aren't worth the hassle, almost 99% of the time, since barely any laptops actually work 100%(power management, etc). Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/77139-what-dell-laptop-should-i-buy-for-x86/#findComment-545252 Share on other sites More sharing options...
macgirl Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 Well if you have no other option than Dell any of the new models will work fine with 2 cores, previous models don't, but newer models suffer lack of working graphics test, except X3100 that worked today with errandwolfe's Dell. Also, HDAudio does not work very well, and some decives never will get drivers like the multi-card reader. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/77139-what-dell-laptop-should-i-buy-for-x86/#findComment-545281 Share on other sites More sharing options...
t3mur Posted December 21, 2007 Author Share Posted December 21, 2007 Thanks guys, even though the price doesn't matter. It HAS to be a DELL, I already have many macs. So from the DELL collection at the time, www.dell.com what would be teh closest best one for x86? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/77139-what-dell-laptop-should-i-buy-for-x86/#findComment-546167 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandro17 Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 Thanks guys, even though the price doesn't matter. It HAS to be a DELL, I already have many macs. So from the DELL collection at the time, www.dell.com what would be teh closest best one for x86? If it has to be a PC, why a Dell? It is common wisdom in Italy that there are better laptops than Dell. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/77139-what-dell-laptop-should-i-buy-for-x86/#findComment-546232 Share on other sites More sharing options...
t3mur Posted December 21, 2007 Author Share Posted December 21, 2007 Okey responding AGAIN! som eof you just wont answer the damn question and have questions like, "if price doesnt matter, why dell? buy a mac" "why DEll, dell sucks" ETC! Is it to hard to follow my wishes and maybe tell me the closest BEST laptop for x86 from www.dell.com PLEASE! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/77139-what-dell-laptop-should-i-buy-for-x86/#findComment-546264 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernest Defoe Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 Maybe t3mur works for Dell or gets a discount on Dell's I don't know the reason behind wanting a Dell. I don't know much about Dell or OSx86 or anything like that as I bought an iMac so that way I get the full Mac experience, but surely someone has better insight into this that will actually offer the best solution in the Dell product lineup. Sorry I don't have the answer for you t3mur I wish I did, but maybe someone will be able to help. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/77139-what-dell-laptop-should-i-buy-for-x86/#findComment-546311 Share on other sites More sharing options...
strangedaze Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 I found out doing research and choosing your own computer/laptop works WAY better then choosing on one or a couple suggestions. Normally faster 2. Big screen best: http://www.dell.com/content/topics/segtopi...;l=en&s=dhs Normal screen best: http://configure.us.dell.com/dellstore/con...DWKA3&s=dhs These suggestions are based on hardware knowledge not personal. They can all be customized if you find out another video card works better and so on. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/77139-what-dell-laptop-should-i-buy-for-x86/#findComment-546334 Share on other sites More sharing options...
t3mur Posted December 22, 2007 Author Share Posted December 22, 2007 I found out doing research and choosing your own computer/laptop works WAY better then choosing on one or a couple suggestions. Normally faster 2. Big screen best: http://www.dell.com/content/topics/segtopi...;l=en&s=dhs Normal screen best: http://configure.us.dell.com/dellstore/con...DWKA3&s=dhs These suggestions are based on hardware knowledge not personal. They can all be customized if you find out another video card works better and so on. Thank you! if only everyone responded based on my QUESTION! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/77139-what-dell-laptop-should-i-buy-for-x86/#findComment-546407 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandro17 Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 Thank you! if only everyone responded based on my QUESTION! This could be a good starting point: http://wiki.osx86project.org/wiki/index.ph.../Portables#Dell Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/77139-what-dell-laptop-should-i-buy-for-x86/#findComment-546494 Share on other sites More sharing options...
apowerr Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 Why Dell? Can you just answer that? If you're in the market to buy a laptop Dell is not nessicerily your best choice. I would say the Dell M1530: -15.4 inch screen -NVIDIA 8600M -Wireless N -Upgradeable to a 2.6 Ghz C2D -Upgradeable to 4 GB RAM -Upgradeable to a 7200 RPM HD Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/77139-what-dell-laptop-should-i-buy-for-x86/#findComment-546528 Share on other sites More sharing options...
macgirl Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 Yesterday G92s, G84s and G86s Nvidia cards gained QE/CI with 10.5.2 Update's kexts So a lot of Dells are good now. Go for the XPS M1330 Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/77139-what-dell-laptop-should-i-buy-for-x86/#findComment-549524 Share on other sites More sharing options...
insanelyinlove Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 What is a Dell? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/77139-what-dell-laptop-should-i-buy-for-x86/#findComment-549794 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake123 Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 Why Dell? Can you just answer that? If you're in the market to buy a laptop Dell is not nessicerily your best choice. I would say the Dell M1530: -15.4 inch screen -NVIDIA 8600M -Wireless N -Upgradeable to a 2.6 Ghz C2D -Upgradeable to 4 GB RAM -Upgradeable to a 7200 RPM HD I have the m1330, its pretty much exactly the same.. AMAZING, and as of yesterday... there is support for the 8400/8600 GPU. Go for this, I have it with Complete Care ... its amazing. oh yeah, Complete Care... a MUST. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/77139-what-dell-laptop-should-i-buy-for-x86/#findComment-549821 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Adams Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 Get this one . Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/77139-what-dell-laptop-should-i-buy-for-x86/#findComment-549956 Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.SubZero Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 My last few laptops have all been Dells. I have had hardly a problem with any of them. The Inspirons especially are cost-effective, usually have decent options, and they use very standard parts. My E1705 runs OS X fairly well, except for the dual core thing and the lack of some drivers. It's one of the less glitchy installs I've read about. I'm a little irked about them only offering the 8x00 GPUs since they are not as good as the 79x0's. I have a 7900GS Go and it's surprisingly powerful. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/77139-what-dell-laptop-should-i-buy-for-x86/#findComment-550358 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandro17 Posted December 25, 2007 Share Posted December 25, 2007 Another reason why I wouldn't buy a Dell is that I could get a different brand laptop with great specs from supermarkets at half the price of an equivalent Dell. But of course t3mur must have his good reasons for wanting one. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/77139-what-dell-laptop-should-i-buy-for-x86/#findComment-551305 Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.SubZero Posted December 25, 2007 Share Posted December 25, 2007 Another reason why I wouldn't buy a Dell is that I could get a different brand laptop with great specs from supermarkets at half the price of an equivalent Dell. Show me. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/77139-what-dell-laptop-should-i-buy-for-x86/#findComment-551412 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandro17 Posted December 26, 2007 Share Posted December 26, 2007 Show me. http://www.carrefour.it/c4itiper/c4itiper/...O%20E%20VIDEO#1 Notebook 15'' HP Compaq C750EL Processore: Intel Pentium Dual Core T2310 Memoria Ram: 2gb Hard Disk: 160 gb Display: 15.4'' wide wxga brightview Masterizzatore: DVD super multi double layer Connettività: modem 56k, ethernet 10/100bt, wifi 802.11b/g Scheda video: intel® graphics media accelerator x3100 fino a 384mb Sistema operativo: Windows vista® Home Premium, software microsoft® works 8 e microsoft® office home and student 2007 trial version Porte: 3 porte , USB, s-video tv out Alimentazione: batteria 6 celle Estensione di garanzia: Formula 4 4 anni di tranquillità con soli 29 € in più Acquistabile anche a rate con Finanzimento 10 mesi zero interessi € 649 Paga con CARTA PASS Ulteriore Sconto 10 % € 584,10 (If you get their card you pay € 584,10, else € 649). 10 months credit at 0% APR also available. I realize this is not a great example, but offers change every 2 weeks, There have been laptops with much better processors and dedicated video cards for € 799. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/77139-what-dell-laptop-should-i-buy-for-x86/#findComment-552171 Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.SubZero Posted December 26, 2007 Share Posted December 26, 2007 "Half" the price? Processore dual-core Intel® Pentium® T2310 (1,46 GHz, FSB 533 MHz, cache L2 1 MB) Windows Vista® Home Premium autentico, italiana Nero opaco senza webcam 1 anno di garanzia di base - Ritiro e restituzione Schermo TFT widescreen WXGA+ (1440 x 900) da 15,4" con TrueLife™ SDRAM DDR2 a doppio canale da 2048 MB a 667 MHz [2 x 1024] Disco rigido SATA da 160 GB e 5400 rpm Intel® Graphic Media Accelerator X3100 integrato Unità interna fissa DVD+/-RW 8x con software Batteria principale 6 celle agli ioni di litio (56 Wh) Accessori Nessuna borsa Scheda mini Dell™ Wireless 1390 802.11b/g, Europa - Solo Pentium dual-core Microsoft® Works 8.5, italiana Servizi e Software Nessun supporto per danni accidentali Nessun software di sicurezza e antivirus, italiana Sono inclusi inoltre N0152002 Ordine Inspiron (Italia) Documentazione in italiano e cavo di alimentazione europeo Nessun CD di risorse Adattatore 90 W Adattatore e modem interno 56,6 k V.92 Tastiera interna, italiano (QWERTY) 1 anno di garanzia di base - Ritiro e restituzione A partire da 768,98 € (no card signup required, and my build doesn't qualify for a sale) Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/77139-what-dell-laptop-should-i-buy-for-x86/#findComment-552347 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandro17 Posted December 26, 2007 Share Posted December 26, 2007 It is in any case almost € 200 more expensive. Plus: collection from my local Carrefour: free Dell delivery cost: € 36 Dell: 4 anni di supporto hardware privati inclusi sabati e orari: € 171,75 (normally € 229) Carrefour: Estensione di garanzia: Formula 4 4 anni di tranquillità con soli 29 € in più Total: Carrefour HP with CARTA PASS discount and 4 years extended warranty: € 613 Your Dell configuration plus delivery and extended warranty: € 976.73 € 363.73 more expensive (true, not twice as much, but still a lot more expensive). Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/77139-what-dell-laptop-should-i-buy-for-x86/#findComment-552493 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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