Analyst: Cheap ultrathin laptops push design limits; cracked plastic

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RE: Analyst: Cheap ultrathin laptops push design limits; cracked plastic

It's just design/material limitations. Plastic is brittle, and as with any material gets weaker as it cross section gets thinner. The ultrathins are so thin that they simply don't have the room for ribs, and can't use form strength to advantage.

possible steps would be to redesign and move components so tehre is enough room for better strengthening ribs to be incorporated into the case

Redesign the components themselves so -they- can be used as strengthening members. if you need a bracket to hold a fan, or componment, make that bracket strengthen the case

Use a stamped steel or aluminum 'subframe' in the case to support the circuitry and strengthen the case.

A diecast aluminum case could be designed that would require no more maching steps than a diecast plastic case, and could also have cooling fins integrated so you could eliminate 'add-in' coolers. (which means no added weight and a stronger case all around)

Ken.

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