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[HailMary]

Why do you think the DTR (desktop replacement) mobile market exists? Gamers and power users. Exactly the type of people who would desire this Voodoo PC system. They don't mind lugging a few extra pounds if it means they can run their favorite power hungry apps. This is a valid and profitable market that is growing very quickly (it didn't even exist a couple years ago). Intel and AMD are both trying to play in this space because they see value in it. Only recently have you been able to get a laptop that can come very close to a desktop in overall performance. Video card makers are competing vehemently for this segment as well.

Almost all controllers today are USB based. You can even get the USB based Sound Blaster Extigy or the new Audigy 2NX for surround sound. The only real remaining downside to laptops is upgradeability of the main components. I think this trend may soon change as well. I have heard rumblings of a new laptop standard that will allow exchanging video cards, motherboards, memory, etc., similar to what you can do today in a desktop.

HailMary