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Can you buy a computer without a hard drive?
The only issue in buying a computer without a hard drive is that now you’ve not only got to buy memory (sometimes), and a hard drive. But you’ll also need to buy a MS license key that will run you $80–130. The hard drive, anywhere from $50–150. Memory can run you $40–160 depending.
Does every laptop have a hard drive?
In addition to the built-in hard drive that every laptop has, there are external hard drives that can be purchased separately to increase the storage capacity of the computer. Normally, an external hard drive will be attached to the computer via the USB ports that are behind, or some times on the side of the laptop.
What is a computer without a hard drive called?
When you attempt to run a computer without a hard drive, you will often be asked for a boot device.
Can I buy a laptop without operating system?
You can buy laptops without an operating system, usually for much less than one with an OS pre-installed. This is because manufacturers have to pay to use the operating system, this is then reflected in the overall price of the laptop.
What does no drive mean on laptop?
When a computer starts up with a message like “Drive not found, press F1 to continue,” it means the computer is unable to find the default hard drive it uses when it loads.
What is a boot device?
Boot devices are types of hardware containing or capable of reading the software needed to start a computer. Without this device, the machine cannot start, plain and simple. When you turn on your computer, the bootable device identifies itself to the machine’s BIOS as being the boot device.
Can laptop have external hard drive?
One of the most common thingies to add to a laptop is a USB storage device, such as a flash memory card reader or USB flash drive. Or, you can attach a real external hard drive or CD-ROM to your laptop’s USB port, if those devices are USB-happy and properly powered.
Can I buy HP laptop without Windows?
HP laptops are available with either Windows 10 or DOS, and when it comes to the processor you can choose from Core i3, Core i5, Core i7, Pentium Quad Core, and Celeron Dual Core processors among others.
How much is a Dell hard drive?
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