[Slothtyper]

Let's say Apple built a 10" netbook with competitive features and had normal Apple options like boot-camp etc, and maybe a screen of at least 1024X768, would you buy one? I would. If not, what options would it have to have and at what cost?

[WolfKeeper]

Nope.

Must be under $400. I do not need an underpowered machine that costs $600 when an extra $50 can get me a real Core 2 Duo processor in a laptop. And at that point if I want Apple I might as well get an entry 12" Apple laptop.

[reberto]

If it was ION based, sure, since all ION netbooks seem to be around that price (once configured correctly)

Originally Posted by WolfKeeper

Nope.

Must be under $400. I do not need an underpowered machine that costs $600 when an extra $50 can get me a real Core 2 Duo processor in a laptop. And at that point if I want Apple I might as well get an entry 12" Apple laptop.

They haven't made a 12' laptop since the days of the Powerbook G4, and even then that was well over $1k. If you want a real mac, they start at $899 at the refurbished section of their store.

How about esata and/or firewire option? maybe then???
Ion sounds good.
btw $749 for core 2 duo macbook at apple refurb today- every so often they pop in the store at $749.

[Slothtyper]

Firewire: Yeah, lets ask them to put an option they hate in there for good measure, I like that idea

[rrfranczak3]

I personally wouldnt take a Mac if you gave it to me....and if you did give it to me I would sell it and buy what I wanted at the time (maybe replace my 500gb drive with a 620gb drive..I dont know).....I love my Mini 10 with Windows XP Pro & Windows 7 Ultimate and wouldnt give it up..just my 0.02..

[bmcclure937]

Originally Posted by rrfranczak3

I personally wouldnt take a Mac if you gave it to me....and if you did give it to me I would sell it and buy what I wanted at the time (maybe replace my 500gb drive with a 620gb drive..I dont know).....I love my Mini 10 with Windows XP Pro & Windows 7 Ultimate and wouldnt give it up..just my 0.02..

I think this thread is targeted towards those who are already running OSX on their Mini and would possibly be interested in an "official" Apple netbook.

If it does not interest you, then move on I will move this into the Apple subforums since that is the targeted group in the survey.

[ttabbal]

It would have to be worth it. A rebadged Mini10 wouldn't cut it for $600, for example. Now, if they built one using their aluminum case with a trackpad like the new Mac laptops, a decent screen, ION chipset, 2 RAM slots, SSD/large HDD options, SD reader, and some of the other Apple flair, it might be worth considering. At that point it looks like a Macbook someone shrunk. I'd be interested.

[sev24sev]

Is an old, refurbished 12" iBook for $350 close enough to a netbook?

Apple iBook Laptop, G4 iBook 1.33GHz Processor, 1GB, 40GB, 12.1'' 1024x768 Display, Combo Drive ,WiFi, 56K Modem ,10/100 Ethernet , Bluetooth, OS X 10.5 installed, Refurbished - A1133 - Buy.com

[bsoplinger1]

I think you'd have to find a machine with an Intel processor vs the G4 you list there. Can't run Snow Leopard in a G4.