I find that some people have an Aspergers-like view on laptops. If two laptops have the same processor, HD size and RAM, then they're identical. But of course

I find that some people have an Aspergers-like view on laptops. If two laptops have the same processor, HD size and RAM, then they're identical. But of course there are other important specs like the materials used in the construction. Alluminium is more expensive than plastic and far stronger and sturdier. A thinner laptop is also much more expensive. It requires thinner DVD drives and fans. Motherboard components need to be shrunk. Need to use smaller, more expensive capacitors. A smaller, more dense battery with the same capacity. The same core temperature with a much smaller thermal envelope. Minimalist design. None of this is trivial and adds significantly to the cost.