Building a laptop.

[Fungalberry]

How difficult would it be to build a laptop? Some of those that I've seen on the market are hugely expensive, while the mobile AMD CPUs and other computer bits seem relatively inexpensive. Would it be easy/possible to upgrade a prebuilt laptop? Please tell me what you think.

 

[bront]

Genearly, parts aren't sold seperately. The closest you can get are companies that build more customizable laptops, but you can customize most high end laptops as well.

They're expensive because they need the extra work of miniaturization, designing the case, the LCD's unique needs, heat concerns, power efficiency issues, and additional onboard capabilities. Not too mention that you also need a fairly expensive battery to come with it.

If you're just looking for a portable computer for browsing and DVDs, you can find systems on Tigerdirect.com for under $800 that will work. If you're looking for something a bit higher end, you can find deals out there if you look, but you're likely going to have to pay.

 

[aydterracer2005]

I'm selling my laptop for a good deal. Check it out if you are interested

http://forumz.tomshardware.com/community/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=416379#416379

 

[jimytheassassin]

laptop DIY guide I don't personally see much point in building yourself. It's possible, might even save you a buck or two, but not exactly practical. One day it will be, but today it's not like the flexibility in building a desktop. Too many propriatary standards still, though gpu's are finally looking up.

 

[jaguarskx]

Read the DYI notebook guide that the previous poster provided a link to.

You can checkout these two online sites to order parts to build your own laptop.

http://www.rjtech.com/miva/merchant.mv?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=NC

http://www.abs.com/diy/Config.asp?Section=200200&layout=CB