Mac OSX on a Netbook

As I wait and wait for Apple to release a new version of the MacBook Pro range I’ve been laptop less for 3 months now. I gifted my old 13″ MacBook to Alex as a christmas gift (He’s now a Mac convert also!)

I did have his 17″ HP Laptop but I found it heavy and too big for sitting on my lap, which to me is the whole point of a laptop. So to fill the gap I “borrowed” Louise’s little Advent 4211 Netbook and set upon getting OSX running on it. Luckily the Advent is basically an MSI Wind underneath the Advent rebadging so it was really easy! If you want details take a look over at the Wiki and Forums at Insanelywind.com if you have an Advent or MSI Wind netbook.

Other Netbooks can be given the joy of Mac OSX also, take a look at the compatibility chart at myMacNetbook.com

So how does the netbook handle Mac OSX? Well im pleased to say excellently! It’s actually better than the Win 7 install I had on it before. I’ve managed to install all my apps that I’d ever need on the road (or the sofa) and it all runs along at a good rate of knots. The smaller screen real estate can lead to some minor problems, but that was the same in Windows also. With this Netbook all the hardware works, it really is a mini MacBook. If you have an netbook lying around take a look at the above compatibility chart and if possible throw OSX on it.