actually your idea is possible
people already upgrade their ram, videocard, hard disk and proccesor.
for videocards its called MXM and lot s of computers have it!
as for proccesors, most laptops have socket p for proccesors which makes them ugreadable.
As several commenters already noted, there are more changes going on than just increasing CPU/RAM/HDD - that won't be upgradeable while maintaining the external form factor. Furthermore the computers keep shrinking physically, which is particularly important for laptops.
Keep in mind that if you want your laptop to last for more than 3 years it would have to have higher grade components and a metal enclosure, which makes it more expensive in the first place. I'm not saying it's a bad idea, not necessarily at all, but I don't think it is doable in the name of a cheaper computer, unfortunately. The current "disposable" computer and cell phone paradigm ( ≈ 2 years lifespan) has emerged to minimize perceived cost, more so than for any other reason.
I think a better solution (also already mentioned) would be some kind of rent/service agreement where the computer is replaced at certain intervals. To avoid making that an envirocide, the components have to be highly recyclable - but that's the way things seem to be going anyway (at least Apple does that, and HP I believe). That way, you might get less cost penalty of upgrading. But there is no way of future proofing anything, ever!
There is project from this, I think it's from whoever does the Lifebooks... you pay once and provided you get a warantee every time, you get a new laptop of equivalent cost every year or two. UK only though
That would be nice, but that means you'd have to do without your notebook for while when it is being serviced.
Also the shell will eventually need to be replaced, and as I have mentioned with another idea, the motherboards would all require identical ports or the shell would need interchangeable I/O plates on all affected sides.
i got an idea the pc of the future will be proyector pc without a flat panel or cpu inside the proyector comes everything and will a white paper to put in your wall with 3d graphics like and hd and some of them creates illusion popping out
how about a plug-it-in laptop?I mean everything will be in compact mode...compact RAM, compact Prpcessor etc. you have to just plug them in and use it...then you can replace them any time....what about this idea?
Do you ever read the Terms & Conditions?? no? then take a closer look._________________________IM REALLY SORRY FOR SPAMMING, BUT I HATE SEEING PEOPLE GET SCREWED BECAUSE OF THEIR GOOD WILL, really interested in your future proof pc though dtoid___________________________
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http://www.wepc.com/vote/view/dream/5473/MMORPG_Netbook
actually your idea is possible
people already upgrade their ram, videocard, hard disk and proccesor.
for videocards its called MXM and lot s of computers have it!
as for proccesors, most laptops have socket p for proccesors which makes them ugreadable.
It really is brilliant, simple, and cost effective very nice
As several commenters already noted, there are more changes going on than just increasing CPU/RAM/HDD - that won't be upgradeable while maintaining the external form factor. Furthermore the computers keep shrinking physically, which is particularly important for laptops.
Keep in mind that if you want your laptop to last for more than 3 years it would have to have higher grade components and a metal enclosure, which makes it more expensive in the first place. I'm not saying it's a bad idea, not necessarily at all, but I don't think it is doable in the name of a cheaper computer, unfortunately. The current "disposable" computer and cell phone paradigm ( ≈ 2 years lifespan) has emerged to minimize perceived cost, more so than for any other reason.
I think a better solution (also already mentioned) would be some kind of rent/service agreement where the computer is replaced at certain intervals. To avoid making that an envirocide, the components have to be highly recyclable - but that's the way things seem to be going anyway (at least Apple does that, and HP I believe). That way, you might get less cost penalty of upgrading. But there is no way of future proofing anything, ever!
There is project from this, I think it's from whoever does the Lifebooks... you pay once and provided you get a warantee every time, you get a new laptop of equivalent cost every year or two. UK only though
Mine is better
http://www.wepc.com/vote/view/dream/5293/1_tonne_laptop
That would be nice, but that means you'd have to do without your notebook for while when it is being serviced.
Also the shell will eventually need to be replaced, and as I have mentioned with another idea, the motherboards would all require identical ports or the shell would need interchangeable I/O plates on all affected sides.
i got an idea the pc of the future will be proyector pc without a flat panel or cpu inside the proyector comes everything and will a white paper to put in your wall with 3d graphics like and hd and some of them creates illusion popping out
how about a plug-it-in laptop?I mean everything will be in compact mode...compact RAM, compact Prpcessor etc. you have to just plug them in and use it...then you can replace them any time....what about this idea?
Do you ever read the Terms & Conditions?? no? then take a closer look._________________________IM REALLY SORRY FOR SPAMMING, BUT I HATE SEEING PEOPLE GET SCREWED BECAUSE OF THEIR GOOD WILL, really interested in your future proof pc though dtoid___________________________
User Content – Create Your Dream PC and Share Your Ideas: If you register to participate in the Create Your Own PC activity, you will be asked to agree to the following terms:
* The Site Operators may freely use the User Content you submit in the design of a personal computer or netbook with no obligation to provide compensation or reimbursement to you;
* To the extent that you claim any proprietary interest in User Content submitted for the Create Your Dream PC and Share Your Ideas activities, you assign to the Site Operators all rights, interests and titles you now possess or will possess in the future (especially the right to register patent rights). In the event such assignment of rights is in violation of the law, you hereby grant a worldwide irrevocable license to the Site Operators to the full extent permitted under the law, free of charge to use User Content submitted by you in the design of a personal computer or netbook;
* You understand and agree that the Site Operators disclaim any and all possible liabilities to you with respect to or in any way arising from the User Content submitted by you;
* To the best of your knowledge and goodwill, the User Content you have provided is based on your own thoughts without plagiarizing, imitating or taking into consideration of other person's ideas, experience or thoughts