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    Vostro ODM

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by nevesis, Aug 7, 2007.

  1. nevesis

    nevesis Newbie

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    Can anyone tell me who is ODMing the new Vostro line? Is it a single ODM or multiple?

    ie: Compal has been primarily responsible for the Inspiron line for quite some time.

    I'm guessing they may be Quanta's, but I would like to know.

    Let's get this question answered once and for all!! :)
     
    nevesis, Aug 7, 2007
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  2. Patrick Y.

    Patrick Y. Go Newbs! NBR Reviewer

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    Not sure but it might be Asus.

    Someone please correct me.
     
    Patrick Y., Aug 7, 2007
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  3. nevesis

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    That crossed my mind too, but ASUS ODMs rarely end up below $1000... this would be sort of a big step. Then again, there have been rumors of a large order to ASUS and ASUS being requested to shut down their own name manufacturing (or move it to a different brand name and have Foxconn ODM it... wtf). So it is a possibility.
     
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  4. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    It's probably Compal or Quanta.

    The m1330 is 'rumoured' to be ASUS but my money is on Quanta.
     
    coriolis, Aug 7, 2007
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    Nevermind. The Latitude line has long been Quanta.

    Since this is a new small business line, my bet is on Compal.

    ie, its the Inspirons for small business.

    (compal cheaper than quanta?)
     
    nevesis, Aug 10, 2007
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    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Looks like its been confirmed the 1400/1420 is ASUS, there was a post earlier today that an owner seen here.

    As for the others, the 1520/1720, I'm still betting my money on Quanta for the two, though I know at least one is made by Compal, or is co-manufactured by them since Compal/Quanta always made Dell notebooks, no reason to stop doing so.
     
    coriolis, Aug 10, 2007
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