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JCVorndran · **Mini 10 or Mini 10v? -** 06-17-2009, 03:50 PM

I am interested in the portability of the mini 10's for college. My question is which one to get the mini 10 or the mini 10 v. I want to run office on the computer that I get, is that recommended? Anything you suggest would help as I am trying to get plenty of feedback. Thanks!

holmes4 · 06-17-2009, 04:15 PM

Office should be fine on either one. The 10v can have memory added, the 10 cannot. The 10v is somewhat slimmer, but more expensive. Battery options vary.

Dunhamzzz · 06-17-2009, 05:57 PM

The 10 uses a chipset that is tuned for video playback whereas the 10v has an overall better chipset, but will noticeably lag a bit for video.

disgruntledlurker · 06-17-2009, 10:03 PM

Additionally if you ever get the bug to try out Apple OS X you can only do so on a 10v. Conversely if you need reasonable screen resolution the 10 is the way to go (w/ the upgraded screen.)

JCVorndran · 06-17-2009, 11:55 PM

So I guess my next question is how would I make it into a "hackintosh" or how would i install OSX?

holmes4 · 06-18-2009, 12:02 AM

You visit the OS X section of this forum and start reading.

zrtom · 06-18-2009, 04:11 AM

I run MS Office Professional 2007 on my Mini 10v and it works great. As for my experience with video, the 10v is hands down better with Ubuntu, XP, XP Pro and Windows 7. You can check my sig. for my opinion of the Mini 10.

JCVorndran · 06-19-2009, 10:32 AM

I am hoping someone can answer this question. I understand that using the grey discs violates the EULA agreement but can you use the same instructions for installation using a grey disc?

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JCVorndran Member Posts: 43 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Phoenix	Mini 10 or Mini 10v? - 06-17-2009, 03:50 PM I am interested in the portability of the mini 10's for college. My question is which one to get the mini 10 or the mini 10 v. I want to run office on the computer that I get, is that recommended? Anything you suggest would help as I am trying to get plenty of feedback. Thanks!

holmes4 Super Moderator Posts: 5,686 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Hampshire	06-17-2009, 04:15 PM Office should be fine on either one. The 10v can have memory added, the 10 cannot. The 10v is somewhat slimmer, but more expensive. Battery options vary. Steve Mini 9\|2GB RAM\|64GB RunCore\|Intel 5300\|Windows 8

Dunhamzzz Founder Posts: 1,855 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hampshire, UK	06-17-2009, 05:57 PM The 10 uses a chipset that is tuned for video playback whereas the 10v has an overall better chipset, but will noticeably lag a bit for video. Please do not send me support requests via PM.

disgruntledlurker Junior Member Posts: 17 Join Date: May 2009	06-17-2009, 10:03 PM Additionally if you ever get the bug to try out Apple OS X you can only do so on a 10v. Conversely if you need reasonable screen resolution the 10 is the way to go (w/ the upgraded screen.) Mini 10v - Atom 1.6 - 2 GB RAM - 120 GB HD - Camera - Obsidian Black - OS X 10.5.7 my Dropbox referral link

JCVorndran Member Posts: 43 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Phoenix	06-17-2009, 11:55 PM So I guess my next question is how would I make it into a "hackintosh" or how would i install OSX?

holmes4 Super Moderator Posts: 5,686 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Hampshire	06-18-2009, 12:02 AM You visit the OS X section of this forum and start reading. Steve Mini 9\|2GB RAM\|64GB RunCore\|Intel 5300\|Windows 8

JCVorndran Member Posts: 43 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Phoenix	06-19-2009, 10:32 AM I am hoping someone can answer this question. I understand that using the grey discs violates the EULA agreement but can you use the same instructions for installation using a grey disc?

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