Originally Posted by
cooleddie
Isn't there a way to easily upgrade the existing systems? Add more memory? Upgrade the CPU? Use SSD instead of the regular old hard drives?
(WARNING TO THE PEDANTIC: THIS IS A GROSS OVERSIMPLIFICATION TO GET MY POINT ACROSS)
Changing most any part in an aircraft (and especially something that is a fire hazard like electronic equipment) away from what was approved by the regulatory authorities is no simple feat and many $$$. I am talking about even changing the type of foam in a headrest...