Boing Boing Gadgets' Hackintosh-Netbook Compatibility Chart [NetBooks]
Gizmodo — Spoiler: If you're going to buy a netbook for Hackintoshing, try the MSI Wind or a Dell Mini 9. Rob explains more at BBG [Boing Boing Gadgets] ...

Rob at BBG's Hackintosh-Netbook Compatibility Chart [NetBooks]
Gizmodo — Spoiler: If you're going to buy a Netbook for Hackintoshing, try the MSI Wind or a Dell Mini 9. Rob explains more at [BBG.] ...

Mac OS X Netbook Compatibility Chart
Asus Eee News, Mods, and Hacks — ... Boingboing has compiled a Mac OS X netbook compatibility chart. And based on the chart, it is pretty easy to see that there are only two choices - MSI Wind and the Dell Mini 9. Between the two, the former has a bigger screen and full function keys, so I guess that is why I have a MSI Wind U100 and not a Dell Mini 9. :) ...

Mac OS X hackintosh netbook compatibility chart
Obsessable News Feed — ... Boing Boing Gadgets has put together a chart comparing all the popular netbooks available that can be hacked to run Apple's Mac OS X, complete with a listing of what features work and don't work with each model. Models compared in the chart include the ...

Cram OS X on your netbook - compatibility chart
Tech Digest — ... on it. And once you've finished, you might think about installing OS X. Rob Beschizza over at BoingBoing Gadgets has put together an awesome compatibility chart of which bits work with which netbooks on OS X. Of course, it goes without saying that you're going to need a dodgy copy of OS X, and you'll need to be pretty comfortable with using the command line, too. The best little machines for the job? The Dell Mini 9 and the MSI Wind. ...

Hackintosh Mini compatibility chart
Liliputing — Want to know how the MSi Wind U100, Lenovo IdeaPad S10, HP 2133 Mini0-Note, or Gigabyte M912 handle OS X? Boing Boing Gadget has put together a chart showing how well 9 of the most popular netbooks run the officially unsupported operating system. While hackers have been cramming OS X onto netbooks for months, the operating system commonly has problems with WiFi, USB, Ethernet, Bluetooth and/or audio hardware. The chart shows which netbooks are capable of running without any problems at all, and which will have problems in one or ...

Make Your Own Mac Netbook
Gearlog — ... Only two of the nine netbooks tested (including models from MSI, Dell, Asus, Acer, HP, Lenovo, and Samsung) supported all of the features, once OS X was installed--the MSI Wind and Dell Mini 9. Boing Boing Gadgets has a handy chart breaking down how the netbooks faired.

Want an Apple Netbook for Christmas? Follow these instructions!
The Next Web — ... or other people who spend too much time on traveling or attending conferences. If only Apple would have one in its laptop collection. This is not the case, unfortunately, yet research of BoingBoing shows there’s a way to get one before Christmas. Yes, Christmas 2008! Most of the popular netbooks can run OS X, but some of them lack features which are absolutely essential for an Apple-imitation. Here’s a graph showing which one you should get. Read the piece on Boing Boing to get started and let us know ...

Mac OS X netbook compatibility chart
Tech Ticker — ... work flawlessly on your netbook or not? Well, Boing Boing Gadgets has got a nifty chart up on their blog showing what function works with which netbook. The outcome is that if you own an MSI Wind or Dell Mini 9 netbook, then you’re in luck coz these are the only two netbooks that support important functions like Wi-Fi, USB, LAN, Audio, Bluetooth after the OS installation. For the tutorial on how to install the Mac OS X on MSI Wind, head over here. [Via BBG] Social Media Love? ...

Will your netbook handle OS X? This compatibility chart should help
Gadgetell — ... Other models do and will work, but each will be missing some functionality.  Surprisingly one of the more popular models, the Eee PC 9xx and 1000 series lack support for both audio and ethernet. Keep in mind, that while there are how-to’s available, if you choose to pursue the hackintosh netbook you will not be entirely following the rules.  That said, should you choose to proceed, please share your comments and let us know your experience. Read [Boing Boing] Full Story » | Written by ...

Mac OS X Compatibility Chart For The Latest Netbooks
GEARFUSE — ... . Both of which can be turned in to a hackintosh with little problems. There are still some shades of gray on the chart, but it’s everyday users who will figure out these compatibility issues, not Apple. Link

Recently at Boing Boing Gadgets
Boing Boing — Recently at Boing Boing Gadgets, there was a retro 1920's airplane-cockpit clock, a 2mm-thick table, and—Lord help us—Burger King cologne. Still not done your christmas shopping? Make it easy with our guide to wonderful gadgets. Add your suggestions in the comments. If you want an Apple Netbook, see our OSX compatibility chart. If you want to pirate software, see the guilt trip that one firm has in store for you. And if you want to get your hands dry, Dyson's Airblade is where it's at. Add your voice to the ...

Hackintosh Netbook Chart
Mac|Life all RSS Feed — Hackintosh netbooks are all the rage these days. But which one should you get? The fine folks at Boing Boing Gadget put together a nice chart of the most popular netbooks and their hackintosh compatibility. No surprise, the MSI Wind is still your the best bet for netbook nirvana. Remember, you're still violating Apple's End User License Agreement, and all actions are still considered at your own risk. bb list You'll need a hacked version of OS X and some sort of external DVD or USB drive to put forth your master plan. It's a start, and with the user base updating the ...

CrunchGear’s Best of 2008 plus the People’s Choice
CrunchGear — ... After spending a good amount of time with both, we’re going to have to disagree here, lovely readers. While the EEE series is arguably the match that set the netbook world ablaze, the MSI Wind has swooped in and shown them how its done. You get just as much bang for your buck, plus a VGA webcam. As a little bonus, the Wind is the most hackintosh-friendly netbook around. ...

Buying a Netbook to run MacOS? Here's a list of compatibilities
9 to 5 Mac - Apple Intelligence — Buying a Netbook to run MacOS for Christmas?  Here's a list of compatibilities from Boingboing.  As we've stated before, the MSI Wind takes the crown for easiest hackintosh. (instructions).  More instructions below. Oh and here's Leopard running on the smallest full fledged PC, and OQO. How To Guides: Running Mac OS X on a Netbook: Guide, Tips, Tutorial, Walkthrough [Ditii] Run Mac OS X on ...

Buying a NetBook to run Leopard? Here's a compatibility list.
9 to 5 Mac - Apple Intelligence — Buying a Netbook to run MacOS for Christmas?  Here's a list of compatibilities from Boingboing.  As we've stated before, the MSI Wind takes the crown for easiest hackintosh. (instructions).  More instructions below. Oh and here's Leopard running on the smallest full fledged PC, and OQO. How To Guides: Running Mac OS X on a Netbook: Guide, Tips, Tutorial, Walkthrough [Ditii] Run Mac OS X on an Eee PC [Wired] Installing OSX on Eee ...

Hackintosh Netbooks Easyer To Get Than Ever
High Tech Lounge — ... Wind and the Dell Mini 9. The HP Mini-Note 2133 also seems to make the grade, whereas most of the others are lacking in one department or another. I’m actually a little surprised that the Asus Eee PC 9xx/1000 line have issues with Ethernet and audio, since my friend managed to turn his Asus notebook into a Hackintosh. Then againk, I vaguely recall him saying that he some problems with the speakers, so that might explain part of it. Hackintosh Netbooks Easyer To Get Than Ever Source: gadgets.boingboing.net

Want to install OS X on your Eee?
My Asus Eee PC — Want to install OS X on your Eee? OS X Compatibility chart Boing Boing has a chart listing down what works and what doesn’t when you install Hackintosh on your netbook. Apparently the MSI Wind and Dell Mini 9 winds. December 30, 2008 Filed by ...

OS X on the HP Mini 1000 and the HP 2133 Mini-Note
Liliputing — When Boing Boing released a Hackintosh Mini compatibility chart a few weeks ago I was surprised to see that the HP 2133 Mini-Note was listed as a netbook capable of running the Mac operating system. After all, Macs have Intel processors, while the HP 2133 uses a VIA CPU. It turns out that’s not a deal-breaker. The OQO handheld PC also has a VIA processor, and you can get OS X to run on it. And at least a few people claim to have done the same with the HP 2133. Things are much simpler with the new HP Mini ...

Hackit: Are you running OSX on your netbook?
Hack a Day — ... (embedded below). Boing Boing Gadgets is maintaining an OSX netbook compatibility chart. It shows that the MSI Wind is probably the best case for OSX usability. If we were buying today, we’d probably pick up a Dell Mini 9 even though it requires an SSD upgrade before it will sleep properly. ...

How To: Hackintosh a Dell Mini 9 Into the Ultimate OS X Netbook [How To]
Gizmodo — I am typing on this on a 9-inch, 3G-equipped, almost-pocketable computer, running the best consumer OS money can currently buy. It costs around $400. Do you want one too? Here's how to get yours. There are a lot of netbooks on which you can install and run OS X, but if you're mindful of the handy comparison chart those lads at Boing Boing Gadgets have compiled, you'll know that the Mini 9 is about as ideal a platform as you'll find for a Hackintosh ultraportable: Everything from wi-fi, sound and the function keys down to the optional ...

Hackintoshes spreading
9 to 5 Mac - Apple Intelligence — ... into a working Macintosh.  This is not just some proof of concept but something that actually works well (at least on the throne according to the author, John Mahoney).  Boing Boing has been all over this for a few months and there was the ...

Dell Mini 9 OSX install
Hack a Day — ... . The Mini 9 is a very nice machine and according to Boing Boing Gadgets’ chart, one of the most compatible with OSX. Earlier this week you could purchase a new one for just $200. ...

Building a DIY Apple netbook
The Apple Core — ... , this netbook has everything, including Wi-Fi, sound, function keys, integrated mobile broadband card and a SD card reader for good measure. Boing Boing has posted a handy chart of what features work on which surrogate netbook hardware and the Dell Mini wins the day. Be warned though, your’re building a Hackintosh and it involves bending the rules of Apple’s Mac OS X EULA to get to the promised land. At around $400 though, it does seem rather tempting. ...

Battle for best high-end Mac OS X netbook
The Apple Core — ... problem running additional applications without slowing down. Time Machine works, including using Migration Assistant to move apps from an existing Time Machine backup by USB.  There are some minor issues, I have to run a program to switch between speaker and headphones and there is a program that runs at startup to connect to Wi-Fi, but that is automatic. I am also dual booting XP, as I have a digital TV USB stick that only works with Windows. BoingBoing has recently updated their compatibility chart for netbooks running OS X. What’s your favorite netbook for running Mac OS ...

Touch Screen Mac in the Pipeline for 2009? [TheAppleBlog]
GigaOM Network — ... There are two very different ways of looking at this. On the one hand, it makes complete and perfect sense. Apple fans are clamoring for an OS X-powered netbook, and we have the hackintosh pictures and tutorials to prove it. At this point, Apple’s pretty much the only computer manufacturer not involved in the OS X netbook game. And the netbook segment is pretty much the only part of the consumer computing market that isn’t taking a huge hit thanks to the worsening economic climate. ...

SXSW Trends Point Toward Strong Apple Netbook Market
The Mac Observer — ... of 9,000. Whether or not the percentage is high, however, the fervor definitely is. At South by Southwest, that's been proven to count. In order to get Mac OS X on a netbook, users must go through a series of steps to patch Mac OS X Leopard to allow installation on non-Apple hardware. This, of course, is something Apple specifically disallows in the Leopard license agreement, but that hasn't stopped folks from trying -- and succeeding. There are sites with step-by-step instructions, guides to which machines will best support the endeavor, and plenty of other related ...

Dell Vostro A90: The cheapest Macbook Mini?
Liliputing — ... The Dell Inspiron Mini 9 is one of the easiest netbooks to install OS X on. While Apple doesn’t support this endeavor (and in fact, claims that today’s netbooks have junky screens, keyboards, and other hardware), the Mini 9 can be tweaked to run OS X with the WiFi, sound, sleep, Bluetooth, and other features working perfectly. With a price starting at around $279, the Mini 9 is also one of the cheapest netbooks that’s capable of running OS X. But you know what’s even cheaper? The Dell Vostro A90 — ...

Psystar Working on Mac OS X Netbook?
MacRumors : Mac News and Rumors — ... that has previously been revealed. Any sort of miniaturized laptop, however, could be very appealing to a certain segment of the Apple's installed base. Since Apple has neglected this market, running Mac OS X on existing netbooks has become a popular hobby. BoingBoing charts which netbooks can run OS X (though not without some difficulties). Apple has been rumored to be working on their own version of a netbook possibly with the inclusion of a touch screen.

Hackintosh maker Psystar developing a netbook
Liliputing — ... . Sure, you can already install OS X on a variety of existing netbooks with mixed results. But that requires either patching an OS X installation disc or downloading a hacked disc image from the internet and going through the work of transforming a Windows or Linux netbook into one that runs OS X. The appeal of Pystar computers is that all the hard work is done by the computer maker. All you have to do is shell out some cash to get a working hackintosh. ...

Hackintosh Dell Mini 9 OS X: Is it Worth it?
TheAppleBlog — ... With the help of a friend who already successfully completed the process, I managed to install OS X on my new Dell Mini 9. This was my first and hopefully, my last Dell purchase. Sorry, Apple. I became too curious. Everyone appeared to love their hackintosh netbooks, so I decided to go for it. For me, the Dell was the obvious choice for this project for a few reasons: Boing Boing has a chart that indicates which pieces of hardware work on netbooks with OS X installed Gizmodo provides a thorough tutorial on how to set it all ...

Hackintosh Dell Mini 9 OS X: Is it Worth it? [TheAppleBlog]
GigaOM Network — ... With the help of a friend who already successfully completed the process, I managed to install OS X on my new Dell Mini 9. This was my first and, hopefully, my last Dell purchase. Sorry, Apple. I became too curious. Everyone appeared to love their hackintosh netbooks, so I decided to go for it. For me, the Dell was the obvious choice for this project for a few reasons: Boing Boing has a chart that indicates which pieces of hardware work on netbooks with OS X installed. Gizmodo provides a thorough ...

Master Hackintosh OS X Netbook Compatibility Chart Updated [Hackintosh]
Gizmodo — ... Rob at BoingBoing's updated his OS X netbook compatibility chart, which makes it easy to see which netbooks are perfect for hackintoshing and which aren't—a perfect Memorial Day weekend project using the dearly departed Mahoney's ...

BBG’s netbook compatability chart updated
CrunchGear — Got an hankering to install OS X on your netbook? Rob over at Boing Boing Gadgets just added a few more machines to his compatability chart, which should ensure full OS X workability. The last thing you would want is to buy a new netbook, install OS X, and not have WiFi. Or video! Oh noes!

Vaio P hacked to run Mac OS X
Tech Ticker — ... Add one more to the hackintosh netbook list. It’s the Vaio P that has managed to achieve this little feat albeit without any connectivity (except Bluetooth) or GMA 500 video drivers. If you’re intrigue to try this out – which has one advantage of running faster than Vista – ryuu123 and maccosmo have ...

Dell Vostro A90 hackintosh
Hack a Day — ... A friend recently commissioned us to install OSX on a netbook. We advised him to purchase the Dell Vostro A90. It’s essentially a rebadged Dell Mini 9, a model that has been discontinued, but is well suited for OSX. It’s only available with a 1.6GHz Atom processor, 1GB RAM, and 16GB SSD. Depending on what deals are available, it’s $250-$300. We also had him purchase a 2GB stick of RAM which is the upper limit supported by the BIOS. ...

Another day, another HackBook
Macworld — ... , the “business” version of Dell’s now-discontinued Mini 9. It has a 1.6GHz Intel Atom processor, an 8.9-inch LCD screen, 802.11g WiFi, 100Base-T Ethernet, a 0.3MP Webcam with an LED light, three USB 2.0 ports, Bluetooth, VGA video output, and an SD memory-card reader. I chose this model for two reasons: First, the Mini 9/Vostro A90 is the most OS X-compatible netbook on the market —once you get Mac OS X installed, most things just work. Second, and just as important, was the price: During one of Dell’s many sales, I purchased the A90, which came with 1GB RAM and an 8GB SSD, ...

All about laptops
Macworld — ... as the tool I used to grab some lyrics on the go. It hasn’t been able to pluck the lyrics from every song I’ve thrown at it, but in this specific case it delivered nicely. It’s worth a look if you need this kind of thing. When discussing the creation of his HackBook, Dan mentioned Boing Boing Gadgets’ Mac OS X Netbook Compatibility Chart as a useful tool for deciding which netbook to start with. If you’d like to read about the experiences of Macworld editors putting together HackBooks, here’s Dan’s ...

Mac OS X Netbook Compatibility Chart Updated [Hackintosh]
Gizmodo — ... Boing Boing Gadgets' fantastic ease-of-netbook-Hackintoshing chart just got updated with three new models (all pretty promising) and a smattering of changes throughout. If you're thinking about a Hackintoshed netbook, check it, and ...

Mac OS X Netbook Compatibility Chart Updated
Asus Eee News, Mods, and Hacks — From Gizmodo - Boing Boing Gadgets has updated its superb netbook-Hackintoshing chart with three new models and revisions. A must-have for all D-I-Y Hackintoshers. Boing Boing Gadget page here. ...

Why is Apple blocking Macintosh AR9281 Atheros Wifi drivers?
9 to 5 Mac - Apple Intelligence — ... "Higher-end" because the Atheros card supports 802.11N.  These machines are often used to make Hackintoshes (guilty!) because they are the fastest inexpensive netbook you can buy.  However, to get the Wifi working properly, you've needed to swap out the Atheros Wifi PCIe card and replace it with a $10 card from Dell or others because there are no Apple-Atheros drivers. Apple doesn't make any hardware with Atheros equipment (yet). Recently, news has popped up that Snow Leopard includes the KEXTs for this card (unverified atm). ...

Hackintosh netbook compatibility updated
The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) — ... Boing Boing's gadget blog has updated the list of potential hackintosh netbooks. You can ponder the whole thing or cut to the chase: "...get a ...

The State of Hackintosh: Which Netbooks to Hack [Hackintosh]
Gizmodo — ... BoingBoing Gadgets' netbook compatibility chart is a great resource for putting Mac OS on netbooks. But before taking the Hackintosh plunge, here are the major contenders' strengths, pitfalls and quirks to consider, plus guides for when you (carefully) jump in. ...

Have you turned your netbook into a hackintosh?
Liliputing — ... I like to think the Liliputing Product Database is one of the best resources for anyone looking to compare the specs of dozens of netbooks. But if you’re a member of the subset of netbook users who purchase little laptops running Windows or Linux in the hopes of wiping the operating system and installing OS X, the Boing Boing Gadgets OS X netbook compatibility chart is remarkably helpful. The chart lets you know which features work on which netbooks. For example, when you install OS X on some laptops, you’ll have audio and video ...

Hackintosh Dell Mini 10v spotted at a Best Buy
Liliputing — ... may not be as easy to install OS X on as the Inspiron Mini 9, the newer model ges pretty decent scores in Boing Boing Gadgets’ OS X compatibility chart. So if you’re looking for a $350 mini-laptop to turn into a Macbook Mini, this netbook will do about as good as any. Of course, you can’t really just walk into a store and pick up an Inspiron Mini 10v with OS X preloaded. You’ll have to install it yourself. ...

How to Hackintosh, or Not to Hackintosh
Fast Company - Technology — ... , and with better battery life thanks to the efficient (if underpowered) Intel Atom processor. The Dell Mini 9 is generally considered the best machine from which to create a "Hackbook," and BoingBoing Gadgets assembled a handy list of which hardware features are supported by OS X on a variety of netbooks. ...

Rumor: OS X update kills Intel Atom compatibility
Liliputing — ... Over the past two years pretty much every major PC maker with the exception of Apple has released a netbook. Most of them use Intel Atom processors. And you know what? It turns out it’s actually not that difficult to install Apple’s OS X operating system on most of those Atom-powered netbooks. The folks at Boing Boing even maintain a chart showing which netbooks are most compatible with the operating system. ...

Mac OS 10.6.2 breaks hackintoshes
The Apple Core — ... the bad news: 10.6.2 drops support for the Intel Atom processor. That’s the one found in most netbooks. Apple essentially slammed the door shut on a loophole that allowed creative users to install OS X on small, light and cheap netbooks from Dell, EEE, HP and Lenovo. Hackers using Mac OS X on up to 20 different Atom-based netbooks will have to stop at Mac OS 10.6.1. According to ...