very interesting. Ive wanted this since i started trying out computer builds. the lack of customizing mobile computers is very sad. hopefully more will come of this.

total customization == win

Oh Joy. Instead of having IBM/Dell/HP/Lenovo/Fujitsu/Gateway install my Core 2 Duo, I'll have to do it myself.

The only benefit I see here is that OCZ is allowing (normally hard to find) components to be sold to us. So for those already experienced in taking apart their own laptop, hopefully OCZ will allow us to buy faster Core 2 Duo's.

Otherwise, I do not see their own personal "Barebones" notebook to become a hit, unless it was significantly easy to upgrade & overclock. Hell, all you can change is the HDD, System Memory, and CPU.
Other than the access CPU, what DOES it offer over traditional notebooks?

Nice idea but talk about premature... this is nowhere near what enthusiasts want.

this has been possible for a long time now

The OCZ kit is basically an Intel CBB-based platform, something ASUS have made for quite some time. Unless I can change video card and screen, it really isn't designed for gamers.

From the photo I instantly recognized it as a Compal JFL92, the replacement to the HEL80 I own.

You can see the same pictures from the OCZ site here:
http://www.xoticpc.com/force-3298-built-compal-jfl92-wsxg -p-2377.html

It's about damn time, but I still would prefer something more modular.

I bet these will barebones laptops will not be cheap,and I dont see how they are "for gamers" if you cant even upgrade the damn graphics.You would almost be better off just lugging a micro-atx box and a 17 inch lcd monitor around.

i hope they let it be availible in the middle east region... and i hope it comes in a cheap starters kit edition where ull hav loadsa upgrading possibilties wid a low price and low end components....