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reverse · Post by **reverse** » Wed Aug 22, 2001 7:07 pm

Lets see, we all have access to parts so that we can build PCs, MACs, and servers from scratch yet we can't build our own laptop - why is that?

I'm sure the demand isn't as great but I'm sure it's there. I know if some manufacturers developed a shell which was basically the monitor and casing of the laptop, I would build my own.

TEH WIN · Post by **TEH WIN** » Wed Aug 22, 2001 7:09 pm

Cases are designed specificly to the parts they put it in. Its not every day you can replace the modem or sound card on a laptop.

CiscoKid · Post by **CiscoKid** » Wed Aug 22, 2001 7:10 pm

huh...that's right huh...I would have nothing BUT laptops if it was possible...

crazyman · Post by **crazyman** » Wed Aug 22, 2001 7:15 pm

Originally posted by reverse
Lets see, we all have access to parts so that we can build PCs, MACs, and servers from scratch yet we can't build our own laptop - why is that?

I'm sure the demand isn't as great but I'm sure it's there. I know if some manufacturers developed a shell which was basically the monitor and casing of the laptop, I would build my own.

hell ya man! that would be cool,if a generic case was made,that had the monitor,cursor control and keyboard,

then you could easily buy parts to build the rest,
mobo,hd,ram,cpu,etc etc...to your desire....your needs.....

cool idea!

reverse · Post by **reverse** » Wed Aug 22, 2001 7:16 pm

I understand there isn't any standards regarding ports and what not but wouldn't it be nice if a manufactuer designed one that would set the standard. It seems the only reason that they're was a standard for PCs is because everyone copied IBM.

Hell, you could even have different form factors to accomodate size for people that have to have the thinnest one.

crazyman · Post by **crazyman** » Wed Aug 22, 2001 7:20 pm

Originally posted by mmc128
Cases are designed specificly to the parts they put it in. Its not every day you can replace the modem or sound card on a laptop.

thats not entirely true

I know for my laptop the soundcard and modem are easily bought and in PCMCIA form.

and NIC also..

TEH WIN · Post by **TEH WIN** » Wed Aug 22, 2001 7:22 pm

Originally posted by crazyman

thats not entirely true

I know for my laptop the soundcard and modem are easily bought and in PCMCIA form. and NIC also..

True crazyman. But, as im sure you guessed, im talking about onboard sound and modems.

I would love to build my own laptop... I've always wanted one. I fix them occasionally.. i took one on vacation with me while i was fixing it and brougth my PC camera. Worked out really well.

crazyman · Post by **crazyman** » Wed Aug 22, 2001 7:25 pm

Originally posted by mmc128

True crazyman. But, as im sure you guessed, im talking about onboard sound and modems.

I would love to build my own laptop... I've always wanted one. I fix them occasionally.. i took one on vacation with me while i was fixing it and brougth my PC camera. Worked out really well.

ya I know,,it would be cool ,,

you know that would be a great idea for a business,

a store with all the parts you need(all leading technology) to come in and build a laptop for us techs.

and nothing but parts for custom laptops!

TEH WIN · Post by **TEH WIN** » Wed Aug 22, 2001 7:27 pm

Hey i live in california. How bout you and me start that business?

crazyman · Post by **crazyman** » Wed Aug 22, 2001 7:31 pm

Originally posted by mmc128
Hey i live in california. How bout you and me start that business?

It would fly I think,I know all the pc stores and parts stores in LA county and especially the San Fernando Valley(where I live),and I have never seen anything like that!

what part of CA do you live in ?

TEH WIN · Post by **TEH WIN** » Wed Aug 22, 2001 7:32 pm

San bernardino county. Does frys even sell laptop parts besides PCMCIA?

crazyman · Post by **crazyman** » Wed Aug 22, 2001 7:34 pm

Originally posted by mmc128
San bernardino county. Does frys even sell laptop parts besides PCMCIA?

damn I practically live at FRY'S..cool place..I think.

but no,I have never seen any laptop parts like that there.

I just went through your part of the state ,we went camping in big bear 7/29-8/3.I love it up there.

crazyman · Post by **crazyman** » Wed Aug 22, 2001 7:35 pm

Hey Reverse ?

sorry ,,did'nt mean to hijack your thread,,,,

q2dm1 · Post by **q2dm1** » Wed Aug 22, 2001 7:36 pm

expensive.

crazyman · Post by **crazyman** » Wed Aug 22, 2001 7:38 pm

Originally posted by q2dm1
expensive.

?what is?

if you are referring to the laptop stuff,,thats the point,,it would be nice if it fit together,was available,and affordable like desktop parts..

YARDofSTUF · Post by **YARDofSTUF** » Wed Aug 22, 2001 7:43 pm

if u start the CO. i'll buy if u ship to CT

brembo · Post by **brembo** » Wed Aug 22, 2001 7:56 pm

I'd like a BIG laptop. Not huge, but one with a nice beefy keyboard. I'm proportioned like a yard-gnome, my hands are huge, I can palm a basketball, and my fingers look like cigars, rather thick. If I were able to build one with a big keyboard, life would be much easier.

crazyman · Post by **crazyman** » Wed Aug 22, 2001 8:08 pm

Originally posted by YARDofSTUF
if u start the CO. i'll buy if u ship to CT

see? we already have a customer.

CompGeek83 · Post by **CompGeek83** » Wed Aug 22, 2001 8:15 pm

Originally posted by reverse
I understand there isn't any standards regarding ports and what not but wouldn't it be nice if a manufactuer designed one that would set the standard. It seems the only reason that they're was a standard for PCs is because everyone copied IBM.

Hell, you could even have different form factors to accomodate size for people that have to have the thinnest one.

there arent any standards for laptops because everyone is too busy trying to think up new ones for regular pc's, there are already too damn many and none of them work as well as they could

reverse · Post by **reverse** » Wed Aug 22, 2001 10:09 pm

We'll see, I have a few influential bosses and friends in this business that I could talk to that could also get me meetings with some key people to see what exactly is involved and what it will take to make this come about.

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