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mcarni

#! CrunchBanger

Registered: 2009-02-10

Posts: 132

build your own netbook, is it possible/wise/worthy?

Guys,

Christmas time is coming, I am thinking of getting a small netbook for my wife, and since i have enjoyed assembling a couple of computers recently and I was wondering if it makes any sense to try to build my own netbook.
I tried to look for barebone laptops and parts on the net, but my yesterday night quick search was pretty unfruitful.

do you have any suggestion/advise on the topic?

thanks

m

anonymous

The Mystery Member

Registered: 2008-11-29

Posts: 9,419

Re: build your own netbook, is it possible/wise/worthy?

Build-your-own-laptops do exist but for netbooks its a lot more rare. OCZ once had a DIY netbook but its gone and they only have notebooks now.

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mcarni

#! CrunchBanger

Registered: 2009-02-10

Posts: 132

Re: build your own netbook, is it possible/wise/worthy?

thanks Anonymous,

i was trying to save some money...2010 has been a catastrophic year...  thought building it myself was a good idea, but probably i was wrong.

thanks

M

charlie01

#! Die Hard

Registered: 2009-02-09

Posts: 556

Re: build your own netbook, is it possible/wise/worthy?

Im thinking it wouldnt be cost effective to do so.

If laptops are available to build,Why not look for a 12 or 13 inch screen model.
Maybe the parts are available for something like a small laptop.

Awebb

The Singularity

Registered: 2009-07-23

Posts: 2,812

Re: build your own netbook, is it possible/wise/worthy?

If you do this for fun and learning effect, go for it. If you want to save money and have an efficient device, buy a complete netbook.

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charlie01

#! Die Hard

Registered: 2009-02-09

Posts: 556

Re: build your own netbook, is it possible/wise/worthy?

If you do this for fun and learning effect, go for it. If you want to save money and have an efficient device, buy a complete netbook.

Sometimes part of the fun is the build.
If thats the case i agree with you.

mcarni

#! CrunchBanger

Registered: 2009-02-10

Posts: 132

Re: build your own netbook, is it possible/wise/worthy?

it was meant to be a bit of fun for me, and at the same time a good way to give an useful present to my wife trying to save some money.

anyway i guess i will stick to buying one, even if i decided to go for the home-made build i don't seem to be abe to find any netbook parts....

thanks, a lot for your help

M