Compal FL92 Barebones

I've been browsing these forums for a couple weeks now, and have been intrigued by some of the members here talking about building your own computer.

It wouldn't been something to save money (although I've read it is a little cheaper, which doesn't hurt) but rather just to have the experience of doing something like this.

Anyway, from what I've seen, rjtech.com seems to be a pretty nice place for barebone laptops, so I checked them out and found this.

From a looks standpoint, I really like it. But then again I've only seen that picture, so I was wondering if anyone here had anything else to say about it.

Also, I plan to buy parts from Newegg (another place I found via this here, it looks like it has everything I'd need).

So what do you think? Any kind of help is appreciated!

 

the FL92 is one on the best quality 15" notebooks there is and that WSXGA+ screen is also one of the nicest out there

the JFL92 barebone at xoticpc says "coming soon".. at cheaper price also. you may want to contact them for more info...
http://www.xoticpc.com/force-3298-built-compal-jfl92-p-2341.html

rjtech is a great place

NOTE: the wireless cards and bluetooth modules are pretty hard to come by on parts sites.. you should order those with the barebone

and the FL92 DOES NOT LOOK LIKE THAT. the fl92 is a different case than the JFL92. it is dark bluish and has regular buttons for quick launch and wow audio/image
a pic the fl92 is here
http://www.asimobile.com/nb_fl90_open_1024x768.gif // this one is shown without the fingerprint reader and with standard wxga resolution
(this case is better looking in my opinion)

 

I bought 2. Both Mic sucked and not really worked.

 

Be aware that rjtech (I bought here) is not very responsive after they sell their products. Also, they only give you 15 days for a full refund, after that any issue will be considered a repair but not a replacement, plus you must pay S&H when you send the laptop to them. Their warranty is oly 1 year. powernotebooks have the best warranty and service you can get in this market.

 

I don't think all these parts are available as you may think, I've checked around and it's almost imposible to find them, also it would probable cost you alot more to put one together yourself then to have it built by someone , there is an option when ordering thought you can save I think about $30. if you put it together yourself , i've seen 1 or 2 deals that will just throw it all in a box and you put it together but I wouldn't do that because I pulled a cover off the cpu compartment and they have some sponge pads that you probably wouldn't know exactly where they should be put if they send you them with a put together unit JMO, I would look at AVADIRECT.com ,they have the NEW one that supports the penry and they have a good reputation, I myself was configuring a new unit the other day and may configure something else because I already have a compal , nice machine but I don't like the way the battery sits in it plus it makes it tipable , good luck whatever you do , there are other sellers here also but I don't think any of them will sell you piece by piece but will sell you one and maybe pricematch one from another site!

 

That one at Xoticpc looks sweet, how would you recommend I get in touch with them? Is there an email somewhere there and I'm just not seeing it?

And thanks to everyone else for the replies, I'm going to be putting some good thought into this before I order, so I'll keep everything in mind.

 

Here's Justin. He's on this forum all the time.
http://forum.notebookreview.com/member.php?u=27368
http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=227123