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Im building My Own Custom Laptop!!!!

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by Superman123, Apr 10, 2007.

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    Hi everyone Ive decided to build my own custom laptop!:D :) I'm really excited.. Is it cheaper than buying one:confused: ...

    So I'm building a laptop right, now all i need is a good website to buy all the parts, I'm aware of newegg.com, but on there i cant seem to find a laptop case, you know the case that carries the mother board, not a carrying case.. So can you guys give me a website to purchase all my stuff, andperhaps give me a few tips, and heads up before i get started!

    Thanks!

    I would Really Really Appreciate it!

    Regards!

    --------------Superman:)
     
    Superman123, Apr 10, 2007 IP
  2. Mia

    Mia R.I.P. STEVE JOBS

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    Personally, I leave the building to the professionals... I prefer the MacBook!
     
    Mia, Apr 10, 2007 IP
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    Codythebest Notable Member

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    Ebay !!??!! ;)
     
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  4. Superman123

    Superman123 Peon

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    Yeah I know I really want a mac book also:D But im only 14 and i cant afford the most expensive stuff on the market, plus this will be fun(hopefully) and a good experience for me...Maybe Vista will crap up on me like i hear it is on everybody else.. I demoed it a couple times and it seemed alright..So any tips for me lol:D ;)
     
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    Superman123 Peon

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    I haven't had the best experiences in the past with ebay, so I'm not going to take the chance of buying expensive hardware from people I don't know;)

    Just not worth the risk lol;)
     
    Superman123, Apr 10, 2007 IP
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    Mia R.I.P. STEVE JOBS

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    Dude, at 14 you are in the best posssible posistion when it comes to Apple products.. Talk to your school. You know you can get a Apple Store Loan, and a HUGE, I mean HUGE discount on a MacBook as a student!
     
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    Superman123 Peon

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    I'm 14 but I go to college, do you still think there would be a discount in there for me:D ;) Seriously:) And where can I get one of these loans!
     
    Superman123, Apr 10, 2007 IP
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    Mia R.I.P. STEVE JOBS

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    Yes, the educators discount applies to students in k-12, college, and teachers!

    Go to store.apple.com and apply.
     
    Mia, Apr 10, 2007 IP
  9. Superman123

    Superman123 Peon

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    Well, what if I built my own Mac lol... :D I'm going to apply right now..
     
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    toby Notable Member

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    customize it usually cost more and worst of all if not done properly you may end up getting a sluggish laptop. so be careful
     
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    I can't believe you're building one! Make sure the battery life is long!
     
    8everything, Apr 10, 2007 IP
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    Superman123 Peon

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    Lol, thats what I was thinking:D I think I'm gonna try and find a 12 cell or something lol:D
     
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    Minimum 6 hours! Laptops are suppose to be portable lol kind of pointless if you need to have it hooked up all the time :D
     
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    Lol, nobody has answered my question, it is the main point of the thread lol, cmon I really wanna do this.. where can I buy all the parts necessary !
     
    Superman123, Apr 10, 2007 IP
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    Check eBay for parts.
     
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    Superman123 Peon

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    Dude did you not read the post I just posted above:mad:

    God man I said I'm not buying from ebay Read the thread before you reply please:mad: :)
     
    Superman123, Apr 10, 2007 IP
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    brealmz Well-Known Member

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    its not worth trying it. i believe you can do it and im not discouraging you but theres always a danger of wasting money and dissatisfaction.
     
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    So what are you suggesting I do:D If I do Fu~ck it up my uncles can help me clean it up... One of them used to build them for a living, and he has created himself a friken fast comp lol...
     
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    jaree Well-Known Member

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    I used to have a computer repair store and we used to sell custom made computers and laptops. Custom made laptop will cost you much more then its value and its not going to be very standard i mean you will be having problems every now and then. One of the most expensive part of custom laptop is its case with LCD which might cost you even more then a regular laptop value... Thats what it used to cost about a year back and i have no idea how it is right now :)
     
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    brealmz Well-Known Member

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    sorry im not aware of that. well then goodluck with your adventure.
     
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