[IvanIV]

I always wanted a laptop, because I really do not want to get into assembling and perpetual upgrading of a computer, finding what goes with what to get an optimal performance. I think I could do it, but it's not something I'd enjoy doing.

[alanwarwic]

Originally Posted by alan1302

Some people, especially those with an IT interest would want them to be upgradeable

Its not important but when it means its up to 3 times as likely to break and be junked then people do.

Of course we can all be taught not to care via non information.
It was information which helped get rid of those similarly designed Compaqs of old.

[TheBigM]

Originally Posted by alanwarwic

Its not important but when it means its up to 3 times as likely to break and be junked then people do.

Of course we can all be taught not to care via non information.

And where does this "up to 3 times" more likely to break number come from?

[alan1302]

Originally Posted by alanwarwic

Its not important but when it means its up to 3 times as likely to break and be junked then people do..

And you have some facts to back that statement up?

[alanwarwic]

Originally Posted by TheBigM

And where does this "up to 3 times" more likely to break number come from?

Up to 3 times. It wont break more but when it does its more likely to be instant junk.

[alan1302]

Originally Posted by alanwarwic

Up to 3 times. It wont break more but when it does its more likely to be instant junk.

So it's not 3 times more likely to break as you said in the first instance

[alanwarwic]

Nobody defended the Compaq crap so what's changed?

[alan1302]

Originally Posted by alanwarwic

Nobody defended the Compaq crap so what's changed?

What are you talking about?

[alanwarwic]

Check your web history books on Compaq proprietary computers.

Stuff coming back like soldered in RAM was abandoned years ago.

[alan1302]

Originally Posted by alanwarwic

Check your web history books on Compaq proprietary computers.

Stuff coming back like soldered in RAM was abandoned years ago.

Welcome to the future

You only need to look in the engine of a modern car to see that most modern items are getting that way. TV's are the same - not much you can do if one breaks now.

[alanwarwic]

Well they still do use bolts for the car engine.

[alan1302]

For now they do

[DaisyBumbleroot]

my new laptop arrived

I ended up getting the asus UX32A

its pretty sweet, light and nice shiny metal and the speakers on it are pretty f***ing impressive. Pleased.

[alanwarwic]

Seems an interesting design.

I do hope they have it that when the non removable(I'm assuming it is non removable) 24GB SSD goes tits up it can simply default 100% onto the hard drive.

[DaisyBumbleroot]

Originally Posted by alanwarwic

Seems an interesting design.

I do hope they have it that when the non removable(I'm assuming it is non removable) 24GB SSD goes tits up it can simply default 100% onto the hard drive.

No idea

[TheBigM]

Originally Posted by DaisyBumbleroot

my new laptop arrived

I ended up getting the asus UX32A

its pretty sweet, light and nice shiny metal and the speakers on it are pretty f***ing impressive. Pleased.

Does that have the ICEpower speakers?
If so, I read that fiddling with the speaker settings can improve the sounds lots.

[alanwarwic]

I'm sure it will have an auto HDD feature for the soldered in SSD.
It would make little sense not to on a Microsoft laptop.

[TheBigM]

Originally Posted by alanwarwic

Seems an interesting design.

I do hope they have it that when the non removable(I'm assuming it is non removable) 24GB SSD goes tits up it can simply default 100% onto the hard drive.

Why are you assuming (not sure why) the SSD will definitely break during the use life of this machine?

Also the SSD is only used for ISRT so if the BIOS can no longer detect the SSD, it will simply disable ISRT.

[alanwarwic]

I'm not but it is always best to cover the issue.

With their finite lifespan they can be killed off in just one days use of a buggy misbehaving app.