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Are we at the point where a true DIY (motherboard upgradeable) notebook is possible?

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I'm not getting the point of this as I rather have a standard M class notebook CPU and more then just 4GB of memory. Not to mention more storage as well. Just much does this card and dock cost anyway?
 
whm1974 said:
I'm not getting the point of this as I rather have a standard M class notebook CPU and more then just 4GB of memory. Not to mention more storage as well.
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Compute card XL? (docks to Thunderbolt III lapdock or deskdock)

Remember Thunderbolt III can supply up to 100W of power. (That is a lot of room for CPU, iGPU, memory and storage). Then the lapdock or deskdock could have even more storage in it and be powered with a AC adapter* greater than 100W.

*or ATX/SFX PSU (in the case of a larger deskdock)

P.S. Was thinking Kabylake-G would be a good starting point.
 
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System 76 discusses at 13:57 to 14:57 modular design.

They are going to have a chassis controller (handles trackpad, keyboard, power button, battery etc.) and then have the compute component be separate.

Replaceable motherboard on the way!
 
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