The single most important device that you want to be able to upgrade is the hard drive, preferably with a solid state drive (SSD). No matter what you think you need today, it’s very likely you’ll need more in the future. When a hardware component fails, if you can’t cost-effectively replace that specific component, you’re faced with a repair bill that can be close to buying a new computer.
I recently wrote about this issue when it comes to all-in-one computers: 4 Reasons to Avoid All-In-One PCs. Q: I just found out that my MacBook Pro’s hard drive can’t be upgraded because it’s soldered in! When did this change happen on Macs?Ī: A couple of things everyone buying a new computer should always consider is both the upgradeability and reparability of the unit.
