Is it possible to build a laptop from parts?

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1 total messages Started by David Porter Fri, 03 Jun 1994 21:42

Author: David Porter
Date: Fri, 03 Jun 1994 21:42

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Hi,

Does anyone out there know whether it's possible to get components
to build one's own notebook or laptop computer?  I know it's fairly
easy for desktop pc clones, but I've not seen ads for laptop 
components.  Does that mean it's difficult to do, or that the parts
are just hard to find?

The reason I ask is that I've been getting very frustrated in my 
search for a sturdy, low-end (286, 20 mb drive, mono display)
portable machine.  It seems no body wants to make them any more, which
irritates me, because for my purposes (taking notes in the library)
I have no need for 486 speed or a huge hard drive, and I'd really 
prefer not to pay for them.  So, I guess out of spite for the computer
makers who seem to want to ignore the low end of the market and force
everyone onto the bandwagon of needless speed and expense, I'd like
to just build my own, if that is possible.

Any comments or suggestions would be much appreciated!

(Please send replies directly to my e-mail address, as I don't check
these newsgroups too often.)

Thanks,

Dave Porter

-- 
David Porter
Department of Comparative Literature
Stanford University
dporter@leland.stanford.edu

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