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'OpenMac' Promises $399 Headless Mac... But Not From Apple
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bargain bin components to appeal to the wellfare market?
quit talking out of your ass. the components are basically the same as apples, even if they do appeal to the wellfare market, i much prefer it than the elitist snob holier than though people simply because theyve got an apple logo slapped on their computer.
get real.
at least this option is upgradeable and doesnt cost an arm and leg. the case isnt ugly either.
Irrelevant
This machine is totally irrelevant, as is the entire "Hackintosh" concept. The bickering in these posts is absurd. There are about 3 people in the world willing to deal with the nonsense required to run OS X on non-Apple hardware. Just as there were about 3 people in the world willing to build a MythTV instead of buy something like a Tivo or Apple TV.
Anyone who buys this only cares about part of the Mac experience. I wouldn't give up the rest, and neither would most Mac users. This isn't a threat to Apple, or a matter of concern for almost anyone.
This machine is totally irrelevant, as is the entire "Hackintosh" concept. The bickering in these posts is absurd. There are about 3 people in the world willing to deal with the nonsense required to run OS X on non-Apple hardware. Just as there were about 3 people in the world willing to build a MythTV instead of buy something like a Tivo or Apple TV.
Anyone who buys this only cares about part of the Mac experience. I wouldn't give up the rest, and neither would most Mac users. This isn't a threat to Apple, or a matter of concern for almost anyone.
Cooler Master's Cosmo S would be very nice. It surpasses G5's case in any sense.
Very Intriguing
I didn't expect that kind of cable management, looks pretty damn good.
To tell you the truth, that's my only real dislike about the Mini. Well, that and the lack of an included keyboard/mouse set.
They get their stuff from the same manufacturers. Intel doesn't give Apple all of their good chips and send the crappy ones to Dell. Certain hardware components such as PSUs and HDDs are generally luck of the draw no matter what company you buy them from (unless you buy Maxtor which greatly increases your chance of getting a lemon). I've heard of horror stories about pretty much every HDD manufacturer.
Maybe because they sell more?
The Intel CPU and Intel Chipset is about the only thing that is the same. Other than that, everything else isn't. In case you forgot, there's more to a computer than just the processor.
Fair enough. With the lowest end iMac ($1199) as a comparisson. After three years, sold for $900 and a new one bought for $1199. After three years thats $1498 compared to the $1100 of the OpenMac.
Isn't? In what sense? The Mighty Mouse? The Apple-only keyboard?
Every single components in Apple's computer is exchangeable with its PC counterparts.
Apple designs and manufactures its own HDDs, motherboards, DVD / CD drives, PSUs, RAM, etc.?
You best be joking
no, seriously
I'm a little sadden at the bickering from all sides that want a cheaper option, know little about computer manufacturing, and those with design lust in their eyes.
It's a computer and there are plenty out there with nearly identical components. I don't see much of a reason to show off my tool kit.
It's a computer and there are plenty out there with nearly identical components. I don't see much of a reason to show off my tool kit.
An absolute home run from Psystar in design! Wow!
Actually, I think its an aopen.
Psystar is gone
CNet is reporting the web site has been pulled:
http://www.news.com/8301-13579_3-9918069-37.html?part=rss&subj=news&tag=2547-1_3-0-5
CNet is reporting the web site has been pulled:
http://www.news.com/8301-13579_3-9918069-37.html?part=rss&subj=news&tag=2547-1_3-0-5
its generating a lot of heat because it costs 1/3 of a f***ing apple computer and does the same job.
the only rebuttal mac evangelists have is 'but my box is prettier'
a computer is a TOOL, not a fashion statement. this is something almost all new apple users have never thought about.
Its a question of whether the EULA provision that determines what brand of computer the OS can be installed on is enforceable. Florida never passed any UCITA bills (nor any anti-UCITA bills), so it may very well come down to a question of UCC and 17 USC 117 :
I don't know what the established case law is in Florida on this, no any Florida specific statutes. I don't have time now, but it would be interesting to read through the OSX EULA to see if it is structured in a similar manner to a Windows Upgrade license. The box doesn't specify that it is an upgrade, nor does it specify that a previous version of OSX is required.
Regardless of the EULA/License aspect, the best case Apple may have is trademark or patent infringement.
I don't know what the established case law is in Florida on this, no any Florida specific statutes. I don't have time now, but it would be interesting to read through the OSX EULA to see if it is structured in a similar manner to a Windows Upgrade license. The box doesn't specify that it is an upgrade, nor does it specify that a previous version of OSX is required.
Regardless of the EULA/License aspect, the best case Apple may have is trademark or patent infringement.
Oh, and I'm not going to compare it against the Mini since I think it'll get a higher resale value than the Mini.
could be heavy traffic and server being down rather than simply being 'pulled'
either case is very likely, but its probably traffic as the whole website is down, not just the mac computer knockoff page.
I think I know why it is has not been tested in court. All the software companies just don't want to take the risk. What if the end-user's rights are upheld? In other words I think the big software companys would rather see ther licenses violated by a few peole than to have the court toss out the whole idea of a license and have.
When it comes down to it how is a software CD different then a music CD. What prevents EULAs from being packaged with music CDs
And then there is the whole issue id why you shouod have to agree to a contract to could not even read until after you bought the product.
There is a good reason this has not been tested, the software companies have to much to loose. Maybe this will change it.
When a poster is derided for 'stupid fanboy' remarks for no other reason than he disagrees with you, it's a clear sign you've lost any pretence to rational argument...
With the signs of Godwin's Law coming into play and accusations of fanboyism, I think this topic has just about been beaten to death
People already complain about the price of a Mac Pro... Falcon NW or Voodoo isn't going to help the situation any...
