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'OpenMac' Promises $399 Headless Mac... But Not From Apple
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My Dell XPS m1210 is about 2 years old. The DVD driver only reads regular CD/CD-Rs without making grinding noises and it never did burn a DVD properly. Upgraded the firmware, software, etc. Dell wanted money even when it supposingly was in warrenty as they state there is nothing wrong with the drive. I tread my dell only with kindness and the OS crapped out twice and had to be reloaded, the painted surface is showing warn out spots and I have marks and impressions in the medal, that I have no idea where they came from. As for memory. Good luck trying to upgrade it. One slot is easily accessable, the other slot requires dissembling the whole machine. Dell told me how to do it, but also stated if it I did it, kiss my warrenty goodbye.
They aren't hackers, and no, they have not been shut down. You can call their 888 number if you'd like to order one.
Have you ever used an application or a Terminal command to alter a function of OS X that Apple normally has made unattainable? Have you ever installed third party drivers in order to attempt to get hardware to work? Just because it's OS X doesn't mean you're not going to "hack" it. I can more then assure you that there are plenty of OS X users that have had to use plenty of "hack" workarounds to be productive.
No CUPS protocol network browsing enabled by default in Leopard stands out for me.
the mini is overpriced for the specs...however, you're paying for the "mini" form factor and the 
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If someone wants a mini, who cares. I kind of like them and will prob. get one for my wife.
Lastly, Apple will not get into the mid-tower business for one reason only...they are ugly. Apple is in a large part about aesthetics. There's nothing "pretty" about a tower. They're clunky, bulky, not aerodynamic, and they just sit on the ground taking up space.
A mid-size tower would be completely out of place in Apple's lineup.
...just my two cents.
logoIf someone wants a mini, who cares. I kind of like them and will prob. get one for my wife.
Lastly, Apple will not get into the mid-tower business for one reason only...they are ugly. Apple is in a large part about aesthetics. There's nothing "pretty" about a tower. They're clunky, bulky, not aerodynamic, and they just sit on the ground taking up space.
A mid-size tower would be completely out of place in Apple's lineup.
...just my two cents.
been there done that
LEGAL:
Glad to see someone try to make money on this... apple will probably win any lawsuit against them and they will go away.... but with Apple gaining more and more market share i do see the courts starting to side with "clone" companies eventually... i mean think of microsoft being a manufacture of a pc... there would be anti-trust suits all over the place... if apple continues to grow, it has to realize that it will soon face anti-trust
NON-LEGAL:
Coming from someone who has has a custom build Core 2 Quad, 8800GT HackPro... it is fun and works 99% of the time including updates... but since i'd have to boot into windowz to play games (which is all i use my desktop for) it was pointless... i like having my MBP for school (dont have to worry about loosing anything)... and i use the desktop for my torrents and games
while the Mini is less power, seeing how there realy isnt any games for osx that are worth playing, why would you need a good video card? i'd get the mni and a nice 23"/24" screen and call it a day
LEGAL:
Glad to see someone try to make money on this... apple will probably win any lawsuit against them and they will go away.... but with Apple gaining more and more market share i do see the courts starting to side with "clone" companies eventually... i mean think of microsoft being a manufacture of a pc... there would be anti-trust suits all over the place... if apple continues to grow, it has to realize that it will soon face anti-trust
NON-LEGAL:
Coming from someone who has has a custom build Core 2 Quad, 8800GT HackPro... it is fun and works 99% of the time including updates... but since i'd have to boot into windowz to play games (which is all i use my desktop for) it was pointless... i like having my MBP for school (dont have to worry about loosing anything)... and i use the desktop for my torrents and games
while the Mini is less power, seeing how there realy isnt any games for osx that are worth playing, why would you need a good video card? i'd get the mni and a nice 23"/24" screen and call it a day
the mini is overprices for the specs...however, you're paying for the "mini" form factor and the
If someone wants a mini, who cares. I kind of like them and will prob. get one for my wife.
Its overpriced for the specs because it uses laptop components to allow for its small size.
yup, priced mobile CPUs lately? about a 200 dollar premium over desktop chips
This article does not phase me. I tried downloading the free osx project when I first got interested in Apple, and the software / OS just crapped out. Personally I do not build machines anymore. I got tired of paying more for the parts than if I bought the whole machine (coupled with the hassles of configuring it and make it all work, and the fact is you do not have a warranty (ie if a part breaks you are stuck waiting - while most warranties they just hand you a new machine).
If you like tinkering with stuff, fine - but as for me I want a machine that I can use to get my work done and pleasure out of - not something that I am going to take apart.
As someone who does not have time to tinker - give me a OS/hardware line that is integrated, provides the user experience I want and need to get my work done plus leaves room for some fun besides. Plus also give me a product that will last for years until I want to upgrade next.
That's why I bought a REAL mac.
If you like tinkering with stuff, fine - but as for me I want a machine that I can use to get my work done and pleasure out of - not something that I am going to take apart.
As someone who does not have time to tinker - give me a OS/hardware line that is integrated, provides the user experience I want and need to get my work done plus leaves room for some fun besides. Plus also give me a product that will last for years until I want to upgrade next.
That's why I bought a REAL mac.
What kind of car do you drive? After all, a car is just a tool to get you from A to B.
Do you wear free t-shirts and sweat pants everywhere you go? After all, clothes are just a tool to protect you from the elements.
Some people don't care what their computers look like. Some people do.
Ok? I think you misunderstood me.
And your bicycle is a tool for transportation, as well a $1000 used car. What are you driving?
I can give the specification to you.
C2D compatible mini-ITX = 184USD
1Gb DDR2-677 laptop RAM = 20USD
80GB HDD = 80USD
ODD = 30USD max
OS X = 100USD
Case = 20USD (maximum manufacturing cost)
Subtotal = 434USD
Feel good factor = 100USD
A shot of Elitist Superiority virus = 100USD
Grand Total = 634 USD
Advertised price = 599 USD
You're right, my bad. Apple is indeed cheaper.
I don't think you understand anything I've posted. This entire thread is about making an illegal mac yes? I don't want to do deal with the EFI hacks, tooling around with which updates i'm supposed to before it breaks this and that.
Oh give me a break. There is a SLIGHT difference between enabling CUPS and altering the EFI strings for video cards and your mobo to work with a torrented Leopard disc you did not pay for.
Wow, if the bloggers have it, it MUST be REAL news now.
This is what you originally posted:
The above quotes looks like you're attacking my view points on Macintosh. Of course if you mean otherwise, I apologize for the mis-interpretation. However, from the looks of it, you were really getting on with how I criticized Apple's products.
As for the "hackintosh", I agree with you that I may not want to use it as a long term solution. However, I would love to try OSX out after seeing so much hype around it. I was just merely speculating that if I dislike OS X, at least this "hackintosh" would allow me to install other operating system, unlike the much pricier genuine Mac.
That is certainly a valid opinion for those who feel that a computer, a car, or any mechanical or electonic device is just a tool. But some people do look for more. I don't have a lot of flashy stuff but I always wanted a BMW so I bought one--it is a 2001 and I plan to keep it for a long time. Much of the rational I had for wanting and buying a BMW applies to my new iMac as well. There is more to life than just the basics. Many people want more--be it better engineering, better design, better reliability--whatever--there are many reasons so don't just think that everyone is satisfied with just a "tool."
A pretty computer is still a computer. Its looks aren't going to improve its performance or how it runs software.
Both? Gas prices are high around here. I don't see a need know how much my bike and car cost or how pretty and integrated they are.
I don't see a need to put forth much effort if you're using hardware that's nearly identical to what Apple ships. Why are you going to use radically different hardware? Keep in mind I don't condone what OpenMac is doing nor building a "hackintosh".
No worries. Just keep an open mind.
the mini is overprices for the specs...however, you're paying for the "mini" form factor and the
And the problem with that is that most people who want a budget machine don't care about the "mini" form factor, yet that's the only thing apple offers in that price range. Plus you're not paying for the logo, you're paying for the OS.
Wow, that's the dumbest reason not to do a minitower I've probably ever heard. First, apple could design one that looks better, although most people just don't care about that for that kind of machine (mine is on the floor so I literally never even see the damn thing - you could sneak into my office and glue garbage all over it and I wouldn't even notice). And second, if all those things really mattered to apple, then why are they making the big bulky Mac Pro?
Nice sarcasm.
So as Eidorian says, no OEM manufacturers should be singled out for having occasional bad components. Afterall they all come from the same factory, handled by the same personnels, and shipped to their respective OEM partners.
Um, pardon me "Rev Scott Hervieux IT Professional 20 years & Licensed Christian Minister", but whatever happened to Thou Shalt Not Steal? OS X is not, never was and never will be free in either sense of the word.
hi
3 months ago i saw pc parts machine running tiger flawlessly in the caribbean.
they were also faster than their mac counterparts.
by the way, i am macmax, just couldn't log in with my old account, maybe something here at work won't let me....??????
3 months ago i saw pc parts machine running tiger flawlessly in the caribbean.
they were also faster than their mac counterparts.
by the way, i am macmax, just couldn't log in with my old account, maybe something here at work won't let me....??????