Intel wants more/better upgradeable notebooks

The biggest disadvantage with notebook and laptops are most likely the poor upgrade possibilities, and that goes hand in hand with the tough service handling because of the components special and individual design. Intel has now started to develop a mobile platform that uses standardized components that are easier to replace, something that will benefit both PC builders and the consumers wanting to upgrade.

“Intel has identified seven component categories—hard disk drive, optical drive, LCD panel, battery pack, customizable notebook panel, power adapters and keyboards—that can be built on common building blocks, making them interchangeable and readily available for replacement or upgrade”