Its worth noting now that the atoms are the slower cpu's for netbooks; indications are that via's cpu is better unless your watching video. Having said this, I wouldn't swap my nc10 with its atom for anything atm.
On 08/04/2009, Jane Lee <[email protected]> wrote: > > Alex - > The netbooks right now are pretty much priced the same for similar > specifications. If you're buying now, then all you'd need to do is > find a netbook on sale on a site like woot.com or coupons or similar > to save money. > > On the other hand, I know Intel just started shipping their new Atoms, > which won't really give you a performance boost except in graphics > performance, where they're talking about netbooks powerful enough to > play HD content. I don't know if that's something that would be of > interest to you, but that's possibly the only thing on the horizon > (other than windows 7) that would interest prospective netbook buyers. > > That being said, if you're wanting to run Leopard on a netbook model > that was just released or that is soon to be released on something new > like the new Atoms, don't hold your breath. I just bought an HP mini > 1000 yesterday, it's not terribly new since it's from November last > year but not old either, and everyone trying to install osx86 on it > can't get sound or ethernet working. > > cheers, > jane > > > > On Mon, Apr 6, 2009 at 8:52 PM, Alex Jurgensen <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> Hi, >> >> How much cheaper do the Netbooks get. I think we can all agree that we >> can save some money on things and I really could, concidering this >> netbook is for construction use. >> >> thanks, >> Alex, >> >> >> On 6-Apr-09, at 8:46 PM, Tiffany D wrote: >> >>> >>> Thanks so much for this wonderful post. In what ways is it trimmd >>> down? Is it something you notice or more on the technical end. Btw, >>> I bought the Acer Aspire One (model AOA150-1635 Safire blue) >>> Here's a very good review of it though it does have constant images. >>> http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=4575 >>> This and the general specs might be able to tell you if Leopard can be >>> installed on it. In any case, for $299 and with so many positive >>> reviews, I don't think I went wrong. Now I just have to find the >>> 6-cell (or 9-cell if there really is such a thing) battery and I >>> should be set. >>> >>> On 06/04/2009, Peg Jolene <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>> Cara and others - I have a NetBook with Leopard installed. It's >>>> trimmed >>>> down, Leopard that is. However, I'm using SlingPlayer, TextEdit, >>>> Safari, >>>> etc. I'm using the Dell Mini9. It's my favorite computer, >>>> especially for >>>> entertainment, surfing, etc. And my braille display works great >>>> with it, >>>> should I want that addition. And, Cara, the NetBook fits in my >>>> small to >>>> medium-sized purse! I had to do a presentation on a Vista machine >>>> at work >>>> today, and did not enjoy traveling with my Inspiron 1525 - smile! >>>> As for >>>> Mac, I hear tell that it's NetBook is going to be touch screen - >>>> not at all >>>> useful ... so you may have to wait for that iPhone! >>>> >>>> >>>> PJ >>>> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: [email protected] >>>> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Cara Quinn >>>> Sent: Saturday, April 04, 2009 1:08 PM >>>> To: [email protected] >>>> Subject: Re: Installing Leopard on a Netbook >>>> >>>> >>>> Well (as has been said) I think the Air is sort of a hybrid attempt >>>> at that market, which I like. I love the Air's form factor but still >>>> prefer my lil MB! For me, if the Air were smaller, I'd be much more >>>> likely to consider purchasing one. I love the way they look, but >>>> they're just too darned big for my tastes! lol! >>>> >>>> I definitely see Apple's side of things in terms of their reluctance >>>> to delve into the 'netbook' market, however, this trend is so large >>>> at >>>> the moment, that it's just a shame they're not really there. I would >>>> sooo prefer a small device running full-on OSX! (or even some flavor >>>> of it) This is one reason I so very much want an IPhone. I really >>>> would like a flavor of OSX that I can put in my purse. >>>> >>>> Don't get me wrong, I love having an accessible phone, but there's >>>> only so much Windows Mobile I can take! lol! So OSX (on a small >>>> device IPhone or netbook) would sure be a welcome addition to the >>>> market in my opinion. >>>> >>>> Anyway, great discussion!. Have an awesome day All!. >>>> >>>> Smiles, >>>> >>>> Cara :) >>>> --- >>>> Follow me on Twitter! >>>> >>>> https://twitter.com/ModelCara >>>> >>>> View my Online Portfolio at: >>>> http://www.onemodelplace.com/CaraQuinn >>>> >>>> On Apr 4, 2009, at 12:49 PM, Dan Eickmeier wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>> When apple came out with the air, I was surprised that they didn't >>>> come out with a netbook. I figured that they would come out with a >>>> netbook. >>>> On Apr 4, 2009, at 3:32 PM, Cara Quinn wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>> Hey All, I'd just like to ask if we might take care to sort of veer >>>> this topic back to the subject line rather than discussing what >>>> netbooks are? I think Chris has his answer now, so we're cool. >>>> >>>> The idea of OSX on a netbook is certainly right on topic though, so >>>> please do feel free to post all you want on that! >>>> >>>> Smiles, >>>> >>>> Cara :) >>>> --- >>>> Follow me on Twitter! >>>> >>>> https://twitter.com/ModelCara >>>> >>>> View my Online Portfolio at: >>>> http://www.onemodelplace.com/CaraQuinn >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>> >>>> >>> >>> > >> >> >> > >> > > > > -- Kind regards, BEN. email: [email protected] msn: [email protected] web: http://www.bmr.me.uk (under construction) --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
