Anyone not happy with the latest MacBook Pro options might be interested in a Hackintosh project posted to Github for the Dell XPS 13. Dell describes the machine, which offers Thunderbolt 3/USB-C. To install OS X Yosemite 10.10 use this guide. Mini PCIe card that are supported OOB by Mac OS X (DW1390, DW1490, DW1510, Atheros AR5B91). Hardware Name Chipset Notes Patches Used Compatible 64bit Processor: Intel i7 2630qm Video Card: Nvidia gt549 intel hd 3000.

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I decided to wipe out everything and do a clean install for Mavericks for my iMac (late 2011). I went through the process of reformatting the HD. I go into Reinstall OS X and move through the process of providing my Apple ID and password. All looks fine and the I get the message “This item is temporarily unavailable”.

I’ve tried this several time over the last couple of weeks. Any suggestion as to how I can reinstall Mavericks? Would the following also be options: Purchase Maverick from Apple to install?

Could install Yosemite via the disk that came with my new iMac? I have an iMac that came with Mavericks which I thought I had registered under my Apple ID, but I don’t see it as a device. I’m looking to do a clean install, so I went to disk utilities and did the following: Erased the HD in Mac OS Extended (journaled) Booted back in Disk Utilities Selected Reinstall OSX Went through the screens including entering my Apple ID/pw I then get the message “This item is temporarily unavailable” I’ve seen sever post about people not getting by this message which I’ve tried.

I’ve also tried the following: Downloaded a copy of Yosemite from Cnet and tried created an install USB using TransMac. I was able to restore the image from the USB on the iMac. When I restarted, it appears something was loading and about half way through it stopped. I tried a few times and finally gave up. I found a Mavericks Installer (~5 GB) file which I copied to my Windows PC and used TransMac to transfer to a USB drive. I’ve not gotten this to work either.

I would like to get a OS X installed on the iMac. Can someone provide me the instructions to do so? Thanks, sms1295.

The Good Dell's new XPS 15 offers a high-resolution screen and excellent JBL speakers. Intel's new Core i-series CPUs and Nvidia graphics are standard, but there are also plenty of configuration options. The Bad The extremely bulky, uninspired design of the XPS 15 doesn't suit its price, and though the battery life is very good, it's not as great as Apple's MacBook Pro. Some configuration options feel like they should have been included for free. The Bottom Line Equipped with second-gen Intel Core i-series CPUs and improved Nvidia graphics, the new Dell XPS 15 performs even better than its predecessor, although it's still just as bulky.

Also, keep in mind that the XPS 15 ranges greatly in price, from $799 up to $1,500. Visit for details. One of last year's most impressively priced high-end multimedia laptops was the Dell XPS 15. Though it was certainly not svelte, the $849 entry-level model we reviewed had an excellent set of specs and some of the best-sounding speakers we've ever heard on a portable. The new XPS 15 looks a lot like the old one--which isn't that old, really: we reviewed it back in November 2010. Still, there are a few key differences with the 2011 update. First and foremost, all XPS models now have new second-gen Intel Core i-series CPUs.

The GPUs have also been revamped, incorporating newer Nvidia GeForce GT 500-series graphics. The keyboard has also been given some tweaking, which we'll go into in more detail. Finally, the built-in Intel Wireless Display is now WiDi 2.0, incorporating HD streaming up to 1080p. The base model of the new XPS 15 is actually even cheaper than last year's, at $799. It comes with a 2.3GHz Core i5-2410M CPU, an Nvidia GeForce GT525 GPU, 4GB of RAM, and a 500GB, 7,200rpm hard drive. That's not the one we reviewed, though. Unlike last time, Dell sent us a top-of-the-line fully rigged model, the XPS15-L502X, running around $1,488 on Dell's Web site: a quad-core 2GHz Core i7-2630QM CPU, 8GB of RAM, a 750GB 7,200rpm hard drive, Nvidia GeForce GT 540M graphics, a Blu-ray drive, and a 1,920x1,080-pixel resolution screen, along with a chunky but longer-life nine-cell battery.

It's a heavy beast, and expensive, too, but if you're looking for a media laptop that can blast movies, play games, and show them off on a great screen, the new XPS 15 could be just what you're looking for. But don't feel like you have to spring for all the upgrades; the base model should be more than enough for most--unless you're looking for Blu-ray and a full 1080p display. Price as reviewed / starting price $1,488 / $799 Processor 2.0GHz Intel Core i7-2630QM (quad-core) Memory 8GB, 667MHz DDR3 RAM Hard drive 750GB 7,200rpm Chipset Intel HM67 Graphics Nvidia GeForce GT540M + Intel GMA HD (Optimus) Operating System Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit) Dimensions (WD) 15 x 10.4 inches Height 1.3-1.5 inches Screen size (diagonal) 15.6 inches System weight / Weight with AC adapter 6.7 / 8.0 pounds Category The size and shape of the Dell XPS 15 is best described as beefy and bulky, with a flat, wide silver profile that looks like plastic but is actually metal. A thick, slightly tapered base and wide, flat, brushed-aluminum lid look, at first glance, like they belong on a budget laptop. Especially with the extra riser added by the nine-cell battery option, the overall effect is one of the thickest laptops we've seen on the market. The XPS has undeniably throwback looks, and not in a good way. The hinge-forward design on the XPS mirrors other recent Dell laptops, such as the and Mini 10, pushing the screen forward a little in relation to the keyboard but giving the rear end significant chunk.