Build a Laptop?

[ChaosX2]

I was just curious if there are any places that sell laptop cases/motherboards etc... So someone could build their own laptop. Does anyone know of such a place?

 

[fbrdphreak]

There's a guy on the LaptopLogic forums that I think does it. I don't know if he sells the components for consumers to build, but I think he orders barebones kits to build & sell. Pop on over to http://www.laptoplogic.com/forums/ and start a thread, the guy's username is fords8 or something like that.

 

[ShellGuy]

Chaos,
That really wouln't be cost effective just purchase a barebones system and add your own hdd and stuff..


Will G.

 

[Googer]

Or you could get a compaq parts list and buy the spare parts and put one toghether that way, but I would cost 3x as much as one pulled from a store shelf and you get a warrenty too.

http://www.laptoplogic.com/news/02/14/2005/100/0/

Asus has been selling Laptops for some time now.
http://usa.asus.com/products/notebook/nbindex.htm
I wonder if they are overclockable? But I know they have recieved some pretty nice reviews in the past.

 

[ChaosX2]

Originally posted by: ShellGuy
Chaos,
That really wouln't be cost effective just purchase a barebones system and add your own hdd and stuff..


Will G.

I'm not thinking of it to be more cost effective. I'm just looking for a better upgrade path. I don't intend on getting another laptop for at least another couple of years since my Dell 600m is running great. But if I were to get another laptop I'd be looking for a better upgrade path simular to my desktop systems now.

 

[Googer]

IF you want a good upgrade path Alienware, Voodoo pc, and ABS promise some degree of upgradabilty and flexabilty.

 

[calbear81]

Check out http://www.coboc.com for laptop barebones and parts.

 

[friedrice]

It looks like if you are looking to spend under $1000, and don't want a desktop replacement, going to Dell or something might be the best. If your looking for a fast laptop like Alienware, then one of these "ODM" might be a good place to shop. Of course, buy at your own risk. And hope nothing breaks

 

[ChaosX2]

What we need is some laptop motherboard standard so you can buy a case you want and shop around for the mobo and other parts like you can for a desktop. I guess laptops being so small and cramped for space its hard to do something like that. Coboc looks pretty good.

Personally I like Alienware laptops but once you go that route what is the point of having a laptop if it can't run for a couple of hours on a battery and weighs 12+lbs.

 

[John]

You can purchase Asus whitebox kits from various vendors. Check froogle.com

 

[Mingon]

I have built 2 barebone laptops recently, both aopen. Its quite satisfying and not that difficult