Comments for: Mac OS X 10.5 finds its way on an Eee PC

#27. Posted at 05:41 PM on Nov 28th 2007

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BigMadDrongo

Would an eeePC running MacOS be an iEEE? There's an institute that might object to the use of that name.

#6. Posted at 07:42 PM on Nov 15th 2007

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DukenukemX

I don't see why Apple doesn't make a PC version of Mac OSX. There's clearly a demand for it. There's a lot of people who love the OS but not the hardware that apple wants the OS on.

#6, Because they don't want to support it on whitebox PCs. : Corrado (#7) «

#7, I'd add that Apple doesn't open up OSX to the greater mar... : WaltC (#10) «

#10, The obvious solution is to, of course, have a hardware... : A_Pickle (#14) «

#14, They do: Apple branded computers :wink: : Usacomp2k3 (#17) «

#6, Because you're not seeing it through Apple's eyes. In the pas... : stmok (#18) «

#6, One of the main reasons behind the Mac "experience" comes fr... : muyuubyou (#19) «

#19, Well if Apple if keeping crappy components at bay, then w... : DukenukemX (#20) «

#20, cost. :) non-crappy stuff costs more. crappy stuff cost... : eitje (#22) «

#22, PCs and Macs are very similar hardware-wise now. Th... : MadManOriginal (#26) «

#6, Because apple is a hardware company, they don't make softwar... : d2brothe (#23) «

#25. Posted at 01:55 PM on Nov 16th 2007

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Chrispy_

Why would you want the latest MacOS on a Eee when it's already got Linux? It's not as if an Eee is going to be a pleasant MacOS performer with a maxmimum of 512MB and a 7" 800x600 screen....

The point of the Eee is to run a select few applications in the best way possible and MacOS is definitely not the best way to run anything with it's relatively heavy hardware requirements and "designer" interface gimmickery.

I don't really like Linux for anything other than application-server roles, but give Linux a simple job to do and it will do it faster than MacOS for sure.

#1. Posted at 04:38 PM on Nov 15th 2007

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Mr. Bamboo Head

yes but it will cost $1200 instead of the $400 for an eee

#1, But it just works! : Logdan (#2) «

#2, Until you try copying files... : Sargent Duck (#5) «

#5, Nice try. That's been fixed in 10.5.1 Adi : adisor19 (#12) «

#12, Oh. It's just works... now, then, right? : A_Pickle (#13) «

#13, Actually, copying files wasn't a problem in the ... : wesley96 (#15) «

#1, Try twice that, if not more. A decently equipped MacBook is ... : barich (#3) «

#1, 1200....maybe try 2400. : d2brothe (#24) «

#11. Posted at 08:34 PM on Nov 15th 2007

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ssidbroadcast

Apple lawyers have probably already tracked him down and surrounded his house, though.

I lol'd.

#11, COME OUT WITH YOUR EEE UP! : eitje (#21) «

#16. Posted at 12:12 AM on Nov 16th 2007

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wesley96

I think the minimum threshold for qualifying as 'ultraportable' is if it weighs less than 1kg (2.2Lbs). Smaller dimensions are a plus, but I think it's about getting less burden on your arms/shoulders when you carry it.

If Apple's really gonna go for a 13" screen, though, I might find it acceptable if it gets to within 3 pounds (1.36kg), though. MacWorld 2008 here we come!

#8. Posted at 07:50 PM on Nov 15th 2007

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floodo1

Seems dubious to keep calling this theoretical new mac "ultraportable", when its only .3" smaller screen. Ultimately the screen determines the form factor, so other than being possibly thinner and/or lighter, its not going to be much smaller.

Ultimately the "new ultraportable" is just a MacBook update.
And boy does it need it...MacBook has such a horrible LCD, it would be amazing if they updated it :) Maybe add in a better burner too!

#8, Its probably not widescreen, which makes it a bunch narrower... : Corrado (#9) «

#4. Posted at 06:01 PM on Nov 15th 2007

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fpsduck

Another JailbrEEEak.

Or BrEEEak into to Jail :-D