Since my HP laptop died, I have since built a new PC capable of running Mac OS X. I like OS X. But I do not want to spend $1,000 plus on a Macbook Pro or buy an iMac. I do want a portable like a netbook loaded with OS X. So, the best bet would be to get a netbook compatible of loading Mac OS X right? Here is a comparison guide of some popular netbooks capable of loading Mac OS X with some hacks. Some hacks much harder than others, but I completely agree with this CNet article that Apple should look at creating an affordable netbook with full support. It’ll definitely get more people switching over to their OS.
Here is my experience so far using Mac OS X:
Ever since building my own PC hackintosh to run Mac OS X, I have been using it and learning more and more of Apple’s operating system. I never had enough time to play with it at the Apple store mainly because I like to customize it and it just felt to unfamiliar. Now that I have been using it for over 3 months, I can honestly say that it really is a nice operating system. In comparison to Windows XP, it definitely feels much more modern. There is just way too many features I like about it but there are also just things still missing. I haven’t quite converted to full-time Apple because my work laptop runs Windows XP. Also, there is just more programs available for PC’s.
Aesthetics aside, which we all can safely agree that the Mac just looks much better, there are many functions that just works better than the Windows OS. I skipped Windows Vista altogether but have also installed Windows 7 beta. I also have been playing with many flavors of Linux as well. Overall, Mac feels more modern and polished than then any other OS out there. My favorite features on the OS X have been Spaces and the ability to preview documents in Finder without launching the application. Also, adding extra ram is much easier because there is no limitation like the Windows machines 32-bit or 64-bit.
Overall, I may just pick up a Macbook in the near future when my wife’s laptop dies. Either that or wait to have a full evaluation of Windows 7. I am sure many people are like me; who are still using Windows XP and looking for the next option. The market is there; either Windows 7 will be complete and not a mess like Vista was or one flavor of Linux will be polished enough for general population or Apple will offer a Netbook, open its OS onto PC’s or a product that isn’t so tied down like its current mini-Mac or iMac products.