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Non future proof laptops

  • 01-04-2016 12:14PM
    #1
    StereoSound
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,155 ✭✭✭


    Alot of laptops these days particularly at the lower end of the scale seem to have soldered in ram modules. Why are they doing this? My Intel i3 system which I recently aquired has 4gb ram on board and no expansion slot for me to upgrade it. My gf's Asus laptop which she recently got is the same.... What the hell like?
    I'm very disappointed I can't upgrade the ram on my machine. My only option is an SSD which I don't feel like doing since I got a nasty 4gb ram bottle neck going on. Dunno if I should flog my brand new laptop now and buy somthing else with more future proofing :\


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  • #2
    ED E
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36,170 ✭✭✭✭ED E


    Economics.

    You'll probably find less than 5% of users upgrade their RAM over the lifespan of the device, if they can save a few cents and lose no sales theyll do it.

    Also space, in the likes of ultrabooks, MBP/MBA there isnt the space for a slot anymore.


  • #3
    Alanstrainor
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    The SSD could be used in a future machine, or at the very least could be used as a fast portable drive when the laptop goes kaput.

    I agree though, the lack of upgradability is frustrating. In some cases it is due to an effort to save space, and in other cases it could be seen as cost saving.

    I have been looking at Macbook Pro's for a long while, but I'm reluctant to purchase a machine where I can't upgrade anything any more, especially a very expensive high end machine.

    The XPS 15 is unique in that it is possible to upgrade most parts.


  • #4
    StereoSound
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    I'll be much wiser next time I'm buying a laptop, I'll keep it since I bought it and can't return it.
    Before the year is out I'll be looking for somthing better yet again.

    I'm guessing they want you to upgrade to their newer models faster hence screwing you with no upgrade options. First laptop I've ever had that I can't upgrade ram. I learned the hard way.


  • #5
    mordeith
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,278 ✭✭✭mordeith


    StereoSound wrote: »
    Before the year is out I'll be looking for somthing better yet again.

    Do you really think you'll need a new one in less than 9 months?


  • #6
    StereoSound
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,155 ✭✭✭StereoSound


    mordeith wrote: »
    Do you really think you'll need a new one in less than 9 months?

    I'm teaching myself how to code with C# so at my early learning stages the 4gb ram will do but probably not when I get to a more advanced stage in say 9 months time when I'll be compiling a lot more stuff. I planned to double the ram on this shortly after purchase before I knew my new system has somthing terminal.


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  • #7
    TerrorFirmer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 29,930 ✭✭✭✭TerrorFirmer


    What really grates on me as well is the lack of accessibility with a lot of models these days.

    My laptop is a basic Pentium N/2GB model that I got on sale for €170, and it does me grand for meetings and the like - but although it is up-gradable, you have to strip the entire laptop to get to the ram bank!


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