R60 9456CTO and OSX86

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R60 9456CTO and OSX86

#1 Post by smintier » Wed Feb 28, 2007 6:06 pm

Looking for a laptop and would really like to be able to install OSX.
Is this a good model? What kind of issues will I have installing on this model? Is there a better model Thinkpad for OSX?
Thanx for your help
sminty
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#2 Post by Xavier » Fri Mar 09, 2007 1:10 pm

Hi.

the CTO at the end of the Type/Model stands for"Configure To Order", which means this is not a standard model, but one that you have customized.

You should describe it (processor, ram, hard drive, graphic card, wifi, irda, bluetooth,...) if you want someone to be able to answer you :wink:
T43 2668-92G (upgraded to 1GB RAM) (don't have it anymore)
X60 1709-H6U (upgraded to 2GB RAM)
T60 1951-A47

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#3 Post by Kyocera » Fri Mar 09, 2007 4:41 pm

I have installed OSX on my T30/R52/ and T60 it runs fine. The only problems are those mentioned in previous post's here in this conference, like the screen res pretty much will be stuck on 1024X768 even on higher res screens, unless someone has come up with a hack for that, the wireless is an issue and some software incompatibilities, but there are work arounds.

http://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?t=35637

The T60 is running OSX

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#4 Post by smintier » Sat Mar 10, 2007 1:00 pm

Thanx for the replies.
I actually changed my order and I am now purchasing a T60.
The specs are as Follows....

T60 6371 (CTO) With the WSXGA+_TFT

CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo T5500 1.66 GHz

512 RAM ( I will install another 1GB chip when I recieve it)

INTEL GMA 950

120 GB 5400RPM HD
DVD-ROM 8x Max, Ultrabay Slim

ThinkPad 11a/b/g Wi-Fi wireless LAN Mini-PCIe US/EMEA/LA/ANZ

So what's the verdict? Give me the bad news first. ;) Any tips, tricks, or general wisdom on setting up and installing is greatly appreciated.
Thanx again
sminty
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#5 Post by Kyocera » Sat Mar 10, 2007 1:05 pm

Bad News :??: I see only good things in your future. Just read back through this conference, there are some directions and tutorials.

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