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 <asquare...@gmail.com> 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 <peggy...@sbcglobal.net> 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: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >>> [mailto:macvisionar...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Cara Quinn >>> Sent: Saturday, April 04, 2009 1:08 PM >>> To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >>> 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 >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>>> >>> >> >> > > > > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
