Back in April we heard word of an affordable hackintosh tablet called the Axon Haptic. We were skeptical, since all we had was an anonymous tip and a render — something any 3D concept artist could have cooked up in an hour or two. But now we know that the Axon Haptic is real, you’ll be able to pre-order it this week, and yes, it runs OS X. → Read More
The world of Hackintosh can be a scary place to enter. You wanna make a OS X netbook but have no idea where to start. I feel you. Here’s a comprehensive chart that will get you going in the right direction. The worst thing you can do is buy a netbook on a whim and expect everything to work in OS X. There are definitely better models suited for the task than others. → Read More
Apple has a history of spoiling hackers’ fun. In fact, they’ve almost made a business model out of it. But hackers won’t be kept down, and a little netbook running OS X is too tempting a gadget to give up on. So when Apple nixed Atom support in an recent update (strictly out of spite), the coders set to work. And in typical fashion, a short time later a solution is released. It’s pretty rough, but in another week there should be a more user-friendly tool. As usual, the above figure applies. [via TUAW and Macworld] → Read More
The Hackintosh community can let out one big sigh of relief now. The latest build of OS 10.6.2 (10C535) supports the Intel Atom platform unlike the previous version that caused so much panic and concern earlier in the week. Of course, as the source states, nothing is official until the final of version of the update is release, but it doesn’t look like Apple’s out to get the modders – yet. [via 9to5Mac] → Read More
Reader Louis sent in this longish missive about his own experiences installing a Psystar Hackintosh. We were stymied last night by the authentification procedure so we didn’t even get as far as Louis but it seems that the install, while fairly seamless, is fraught with problems. The speakers on our HP, for example, don’t work and while Apple’s Ink feature shows up in the control panel, the touchscreen is about useless.
Here’s Louis’ take:
I saw your article about the success you’ve had. I’d like to share my experience to date.
I’m running a G31M-ES2L and an 8800GT. It’s an original PsyStar machine with an upgraded video card.
I purchased the app yesterday. Followed install instructions posted .
The SL install reports a failure but I could boot to the desktop in SL with the Rebel EFI CD. (The instructions have since been revised to reflect this).
Is it confidence or hubris? Hackintosh company Quo Computers is looking to set up shop right in Apple’s back yard (well, down the street a little too), and for some reason they think their fate differ from Psystar’s. The difference, they say, is the quality of their products, despite the fact that those products are expressly forbidden by Apple’s OS X EULA. Still, it’s hard to get mad at these bushy-tailed little entrepreneurs when they say stuff like “I’m hoping that Apple sees the value in what we are doing.” → Read More
Psystar, the crazy folks that have stood up to Apple’s legal behemoth and continue to produce Mac clones, might be working on a netbook according to MacRumors. Apple has been very quite on the netbook front, and seems to not want anything to do with the niche market — although rumors state otherwise. But there is nothing stopping Psystar from producing its own OS X-running netbook. Chances are it would be very similar to the hackintosh netbook mods that have become somewhat popular. → Read More
One fan of the Mac Pro tower decided to build his own hackintosh case, from aluminum sheeting and mesh. The best part is, it’s about the size of a mac mini. I like the idea. It’s a good look. → Read More
At least, so they say. Of course, I was skeptical of Psystar and their thing worked like a charm. The EFiX site is dying right now from traffic, but today was the planned release for the EFiX USB dongle, which supposedly allows you to install OS X on your Intel-based PC with no muss, no fuss, and no BIOS flashing. You just plug the thing in and go like hell. The site’s been updated somewhat but I get the feeling their servers are half-melted at this point and it’s difficult to tell what else has been added other than a few features under the expanded view for the dongle. There’s more details and video of an alleged install using the EFiX if you click below. [via Gizmodo] → Read More
We posted earlier about Psystar, the Florida-based PC retailer selling a Mac clone that runs Leopard, which Apple can’t be too happy about. So far, Apple hasn’t taken any legal action against Psystar that we know of, however it might not be able to do much in the end. Wired talked to patent attorney Raj Abhyanker, who says that all Psystar is doing is violating Leopard’s EULA, a breach of contract that’s hard to litigate. Does that mean that Apple’s going to sit back and let the company keep selling Leopard-enabled PCs? Probably not. If there’s one thing Apple’s known for it’s for having lawyers with sharp teeth and a hungry appetite. We’re gearing up for an interview with the president of Psystar, a company many say doesn’t exist, so stay tuned for some interesting information. → Read More
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