Build your own laptop?

[paruhd0x]

Am I mistaken, but there is no real manufacturers creating laptop cases and LCDS and other laptop specific parts so you can build your own laptop computer just like you would with a regular pc?

I am interested in getting a laptop... but the thing is, is I want to read reviews and choose each part. I want to save the bucks I would paying for some companie's name slapped on my laptop. Is there such a thing? Can I build my own laptop?

I'm eager to hear from people who know

 

I think the real issue would be heat and cooling. With a home built computer, you can alter and improve the heating, but in such a small space, there's really no way to accurately judge what sort of cooling solution you'd need. I'd much rather leave that decision up to companies with HUGE R&D departments, like Dell and Compaq.

 

[ElFenix]

no, you can't. sorry.

 

[Eli]

Your best bet would be to find a cheap shell on eBay.. and then replace the components as you see fit.

But as far as buying an empty case, seperate motherboard.. I don't think so.

Are there "generic" laptops?

 

[Cyberian]

Build your own laptop?

I have never seen laptop cases sold anywhere.
I also think that the motherboards are all proprietary, as in there is no "AT" or "ATX" like standard size and layout.

 

[oniq]

It'll be cheaper for you to buy the Dell or other name badged laptop because they buy in bulk, build in bulk. The result is a cheaper alternative to building your own. There just isn't a market for people to buy parts and build their own laptops.

 

[EyeMWing]

Best bet: Briefcase+desktop hardware. Use a 1u rackmount PSU. Battery power... That's up to you to get creative with. Should be fairly simple to get everything in. Also, try to use slimline optical drives.

And yes, there is such a thing as a generic laptop - Dell buys them and puts their logos on them. But the market is very heavily controlled in the US.