GnarMachine Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 So I am a mac user and I own a macbook pro and love it. Although I'd like something smaller and lighter for traveling (not a replacement, just a second machine). So I have been looking into some used ultra portables, and while the specs seem reasonable I know I wouldn't be happy using windows, and the price of the macbook air is more than I'd like to spend for a machine that doesn't quite fit my needs. There are plenty of reasonably specced ultra portables on the used market for $200-$300, so maybe I could make one of those work? Does anyone know about compatibility with osx86 on ibm x31 laptops? Or similar ultra portables? Thanks for any help! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/89704-good-laptop-for-osx86/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizmoarena Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 Ultra portable? Get a Macbook Air Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/89704-good-laptop-for-osx86/#findComment-640291 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GnarMachine Posted February 24, 2008 Author Share Posted February 24, 2008 Ultra portable? Get a Macbook Air Thanks for reading my post. I said the macbook air doesn't fit my needs. Thanks for the response though. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/89704-good-laptop-for-osx86/#findComment-641279 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GnarMachine Posted February 26, 2008 Author Share Posted February 26, 2008 No one has any suggestions or knowledge of the IBM X30/31 working with osx86? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/89704-good-laptop-for-osx86/#findComment-643338 Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazytim77 Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 why don't you ask this guy? - http://www.insanelymac.com/lofiversion/index.php/t88152.html Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/89704-good-laptop-for-osx86/#findComment-651621 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TachyonCommando Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 So I am a mac user and I own a macbook pro and love it. Although I'd like something smaller and lighter for traveling (not a replacement, just a second machine). So I have been looking into some used ultra portables, and while the specs seem reasonable I know I wouldn't be happy using windows, and the price of the macbook air is more than I'd like to spend for a machine that doesn't quite fit my needs. There are plenty of reasonably specced ultra portables on the used market for $200-$300, so maybe I could make one of those work? Does anyone know about compatibility with osx86 on ibm x31 laptops? Or similar ultra portables? Thanks for any help! Hi Gnar ... I've been pretty happy with either the Dell 1505 (audio doesn't work w/ 10.4), or my newer Lenovo X60 (everything works except IRDA and 802.11) --- to fix the latter I just picked up a MacSense Aerolite+ and downloaded the drivers from mfg. I heard that it's possible to replace the internal 3945 with an Atheros, but I haven't been able to find and test one yet. Good luck! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/89704-good-laptop-for-osx86/#findComment-652298 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrone Shoe Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Well my T60p works darn well. Most of the components are shared between the T60 and the X60 which is a recent model ultrallight from Lenovo. I know several people have gotten them working Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/89704-good-laptop-for-osx86/#findComment-653463 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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