The company behind the AYA Neo line of handheld gaming PCs is taking a page out Framework’s playbook and making modular design and upgradeability a selling point… sort of. When the company introduced the AYA Neo 2 and Geek handhelds last year, AYA made no promises that you’d be able to upgrade the processors. But […]
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Framework MarketPlace lets you buy replacement parts, expansion cards for the modular Framework Laptop
5 Comments on Framework MarketPlace lets you buy replacement parts, expansion cards for the modular Framework LaptopThe Framework Laptop is a thin and light notebook with a 13.5 inch display and an Intel Tiger Lake processor. But what really makes the notebook stand out is its modular design and emphasis on repairability and customization. When the Framework laptop went up for pre-order earlier this year, customers could choose from a couple […]
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Buying a GPD Win Max 2021 upgrade board? You can repurpose the old board as a mini PC
Comments Off on Buying a GPD Win Max 2021 upgrade board? You can repurpose the old board as a mini PCThe GPD Win Max 2021 handheld gaming PC looks nearly identical to the 2020 model, but it has an upgraded motherboard with newer, faster processor options. So GPD offered a motherboard-only upgrade option to crowdfunding backers. Now the company is also making it easy to repurpose your old motherboard as a standalone mini PC.
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PinePhone 3GB/32GB upgrades are now available for purchase
The PinePhone is an inexpensive smartphone designed to run Linux-based operating systems. It’s also a modular phone, where most major components are replaceable… and now some are upgradeable as well. If you bought a PinePhone with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of storage, you can upgrade to a 3GB/32GB version by purchasing a new mainboard […]
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Upgrade your PinePhone: 3GB/32GB mainboards coming in November
When the PinePhone began shipping earlier this year, it was only available in one configuration: with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of storage. But this summer Pine64 began selling a 3GB/32GB model as part of PinePhone Convergence Packs, which also come with a USB-C dock that lets you connect a keyboard, mouse, and monitor to […]
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Pinebook Linux laptop CPU upgrade kits coming in 2020
Some laptops let you upgrade the memory or storage… although that’s a feature that’s becoming less common on modern thin and light notebook computers. But very few laptops support CPU upgrades — typically you’re stuck with the processor that came with your laptop. Surprisingly one of the few exceptions to the rule may be one […]
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GPD MicroPC handheld computer will ship with 6GB of RAM (pre-release spec bump)
The GPD MicroPC is a tiny computer with a 6 inch display, a thumb keyboard, a whole bunch of full-sized ports, an Intel Celeron N4100 quad-core Gemini Lake processor, and 128GB of storage. When GPD unveiled the MicroPC, the company said it would ship with 4GB of RAM. And that’s how much was in the […]
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Eurocom’s “mobile supercomputer” laptops now available with removable NVIDIA RTX 2080 graphics
1 Comment on Eurocom’s “mobile supercomputer” laptops now available with removable NVIDIA RTX 2080 graphicsThe first gaming laptops with NVIDIA RTX graphics are starting to ship, but for the most part you’re stuck with the graphics card that you choose when you buy your computer. Unlike gaming desktops, gaming laptops don’t usually have upgradeable graphics. Premium computer company Eurocom, on the other hand, does sell laptops with upgradeable graphics, […]
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HP Omen X gaming laptop makes upgrades easy
The HP Omen X Laptop is portable by HP Omen gaming PC standards because, you know, it’s a laptop. But by Liliputing standards, this 17 inch, VR-ready laptop with an optional 4K display is a behemoth. Heck, it measures 1.4 inches thick and weighs more than 10 pounds. But it’s noteworthy for a few reasons. […]
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Intel Compute Card will be the upgradeable brains of 2nd-gen NexDock laptop dock
The upcoming Intel Compute Card is basically a computer stuffed into a case that’s not much larger than a credit card. Intel unveiled the platform at the Consumer Electronics Show this month, and says when the first Compute Cards launch later this year, they’ll be able to power all sort of smart devices. Want to make […]