I like the design as well, but why the h@ck would a manufacturer solder the RAM so you can't upgrade? Probably because the manufacturer used a cheap motherboard that can't handle more RAM.
I would have actually considered it, but the non-upgradeable RAM is a no-no. 8GB is fine for most people, but there's no excuse to not have at least one slot open.
I like the design as well, but why the h@ck would a manufacturer solder the RAM so you can't upgrade? Probably because the manufacturer used a cheap motherboard that can't handle more RAM.
I wish they didn't do it either, but more and more laptops are going this way, especially 2-in-1's and ultraportables, if you eliminate a laptop for soldered RAM your choices are pretty limited.
I would have actually considered it, but the non-upgradeable RAM is a no-no. 8GB is fine for most people, but there's no excuse to not have at least one slot open.
I think they use a cheap motherboard and max out the RAM to create a disposable laptop that needs replacing every 5 years or so. It's the Apple iPhone, iPad, etc model. Solid build quality, good screen, and similar specs make it a solid purchase...for now. Buyers will then have a good feeling about the manufacturer and buy a replacement in the future.
Upgradeable RAM and hard drive allows a buyer to stretch out the life of the machine. The processor isn't as important as RAM and hard drive space. I bought a cheap Lenovo several years ago with a 4300 series Intel processor, HDD and 8 GB of RAM. Fast forward a few years and I upgraded the RAM to 16GB and a solid state drive. Still going very strong and can run anything I need. No, it can't play the latest games, but I'm not a gamer.
Indeed! I get the Student Deals but may or may not be a current student ... :-)
It seems like this is a pretty well made machine.. that's what I'm looking for. Something premium feeling. Is this the laptop for me? I will mess around with excel, day trade, and read on it. Will this one be efficient for that?
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Upgradeable RAM and hard drive allows a buyer to stretch out the life of the machine. The processor isn't as important as RAM and hard drive space. I bought a cheap Lenovo several years ago with a 4300 series Intel processor, HDD and 8 GB of RAM. Fast forward a few years and I upgraded the RAM to 16GB and a solid state drive. Still going very strong and can run anything I need. No, it can't play the latest games, but I'm not a gamer.
It seems like this is a pretty well made machine.. that's what I'm looking for. Something premium feeling. Is this the laptop for me? I will mess around with excel, day trade, and read on it. Will this one be efficient for that?