Bootcamp on MacBook Air?

[Consultant]

I wonder if this would work using a flash drive on OS X?

http://www.vandomburg.net/installing-windows-xp-from-usb

Using a Flash drive or external HD should work!

But that is surely friggen complicated compared to how it can be done with OS X.

 

[johnlvx]

The superdrive is required. It's only 6% the cost of the machine. It should be a moot point. Buy it. Steve needs a burger for lunch.

 

[bjdraw]

Actually any USB CD rom or DVD will work. I have an old one that boots just fine on my MBA. No need to spend $100.

 

[johnlvx]

Actually any USB CD rom or DVD will work. I have an old one that boots just fine on my MBA. No need to spend $100.

I had the same idea to find one from another manufacturer to save some cash since it will almost never be used, but I was actually unable to find one for under 100 bucks.... I am just astonished that Apple has the sleekest, prettiest solution at the best price.

 

[smallfield]

Has anyone done this without a USB drive yet? How about the flash drive install for Vista?

 

[Philflow]

Actually any USB CD rom or DVD will work. I have an old one that boots just fine on my MBA. No need to spend $100.

Unfortunately not any drive will work.

I had a LG ES50L (usb powered) it did not boot Windows.

Now I have a Samsung (external power) that works fine.

 

[ayeying]

only external powered works. Usb powered drives don't work apparently.

 

[Philflow]

only external powered works. Usb powered drives don't work apparently.

Well the LG-ES50L usb powered works for 90%.

Burning and reading discs from OS-X and Windows, booting OS-X for install all work.

Except for booting Windows for install that does not work.