I've passed the query on, but

>> I accept that the motherboard and eg keyboard and *internal* power 
>> supply
>> and case components are custom and I am at their mercy. As with 
>> Dell.

> With what notebooks the mobo or powersupply is not custom? Ever 
> tried to
> fit an Acer mobo into a Thinkpad? :)

That's what I was saying - I accept that each is unique (or if not in 
some cases, I'll never now it :-).)


        Russell


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