Posts about the Psystar Open Computer
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Psystar debuts Blu-ray, Nvidia 9800GT before Apple
If you're keeping track at home: Psystar 2, Apple 1. Psystar, that squirrely manufacturer of OS X-compatible PCs, has begun shipping PCs with Blu-ray disc drives and the nVidia 9800GT ...
Reviews of the Psystar Open Computer
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CNET Review
The Good: Faster, more affordable, more upgradable Leopard OS X-based system than anything currently offered by Apple in this price range.
The Bad: With limited software updates, you're effectively cut off from all future Apple products, at least for now; no Bluetooth or IR receiver; no iLife.
The Bottom Line: Its hardware isn't made by Apple's design team, it will likely never work as a full member of the greater Apple ecosystem, and one ill-intended software update could turn it into a $750 brick. Get past all of that, and you'll find Psystar's OS X-based Open Computer a fast and otherwise compelling lower midrange desktop.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 69/100 and users 57/100. Comparing these reviews to 58724 other Desktops reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 85/100 = Very Good.
Manufacturer: PsyStar Corporation
Part number: Open
General
- Desktop type Gaming-friendly system
Processor
- Type Intel Core 2 Duo E4500 / 2.2 GHz
RAM
- Installed Size 4 GB / 4 GB (max)
- Technology DDR II SDRAM
Storage
- Hard Drive 1 x 250 GB - Standard - 7200
Graphics Controller
- Type Internal
- Graphics Processor / Vendor NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GTS
- Installed Size 512 MB
Networking
- Networking 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet - Internal
- Wireless LAN Supported No
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Apple MacOS X 10.5
Sustainability
- Greenpeace policy rating explained The Greenpeace Guide to Greener Electronics (greenpeace.org/electronics) ranks leading mobile and PC manufacturers on a scale from 1 to 10, with 10 being the best. The scoring is based on the companies' global policies; on their practice of eliminating harmful chemicals; and on how they take responsibility for their products once discarded by consumers.
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