The Notebook Review forums were hosted by TechTarget, who shut down them down on January 31, 2022. This static read-only archive was pulled by NBR forum users between January 20 and January 31, 2022, in an effort to make sure that the valuable technical information that had been posted on the forums is preserved. For current discussions, many NBR forum users moved over to NotebookTalk.net after the shutdown.
Problems? See this thread at archive.org.

    Lenovo and NEC in Talks to Merge PC Businesses

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by MidnightSun, Jan 21, 2011.

  1. MidnightSun

    MidnightSun Emodicon

    Reputations:
    6,668
    Messages:
    8,224
    Likes Received:
    231
    Trophy Points:
    231
    Link: Lenovo and NEC in talks to combine PC businesses: sources | Reuters
    Interesting. Could extend Lenovo's global reach into Japan's computer market. I'd imagine there'd be little impact on the U.S. PC market, though, seeing as I haven't seen any recent NEC machines stateside. This move also parallels Lenovo's acquisition of IBM's PC division, a move that really brought Lenovo into the American market.
     
    MidnightSun, Jan 21, 2011
    #1
  2. menos

    menos Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

    Reputations:
    119
    Messages:
    366
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    menos, Jan 21, 2011
    #2
  3. PatchySan

    PatchySan Om Noms Kit Kat

    Reputations:
    3,971
    Messages:
    2,248
    Likes Received:
    221
    Trophy Points:
    81
    If it happens I think it will benefit NEC the most out of the two, they're still a niche company in the Worldwide personal computing market and having access to Lenovo's R&D and economies of scale would be beneficial.

    In Europe the last time I seen NEC in this market is when they were selling Packard Bell machines, unfortunately the brand name don't bring some fond memories to some and they were struggling before they sold it. Ironically it wasn't long ago that Lenovo was interested in acquiring Packard Bell before Acer finally took over.
    I wouldn't mind the two sharing this bit of technology! It could just be what Lenovo needed!
     
    PatchySan, Jan 21, 2011
    #3
  4. SHoTTa35

    SHoTTa35 Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    155
    Messages:
    248
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    31
    NEC still has a "PC" business? :eek:

    :p
     
    SHoTTa35, Jan 21, 2011
    #4
  5. NeeGo

    NeeGo Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    36
    Messages:
    116
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    Wow I haven't heard that brand name in YEARS.

    Yes! :D
     
    NeeGo, Jan 21, 2011
    #5
  6. unreal25

    unreal25 Capt. Obvious

    Reputations:
    1,102
    Messages:
    2,373
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    55
    Packard Bell lol. We had one Packard Bell desktop computer in my computer lab in elementary school (14 years ago? :) ) and it was the only computer with a color screen. :D I had the privilege to play Dyna Blaster on it. ^^

    I see NEC is building phones now.
     
    unreal25, Jan 21, 2011
    #6
  7. kevinf

    kevinf Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    11
    Messages:
    662
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    NEC still makes a lot of different things from laptops and desktops to phones in Japan
     
    kevinf, Jan 21, 2011
    #7
  8. Saulot

    Saulot Notebook Guru

    Reputations:
    5
    Messages:
    52
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    15
    That sounds like an excellent idea.
     
    Saulot, Jan 21, 2011
    #8
  9. halobox

    halobox Notebook Deity

    Reputations:
    207
    Messages:
    1,019
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    halobox, Jan 21, 2011
    #9
  10. zebo

    zebo Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    110
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    I hope Lenovo doesnt wreck the last good monitor maker. This is not good. NEC must be hurting with it's high priced displays compared to commoditized LCDs out there or they wouldn't need a "merger"
     
    zebo, Jan 22, 2011
    #10
  11. jaakobi

    jaakobi Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    114
    Messages:
    534
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    Does anyone have any NEC PCs still? I knew someone from Japan who had one, that's about it. I read Engadget everyday and I don't even recall any recent news about NEC PCs.
     
    jaakobi, Jan 22, 2011
    #11
  12. halobox

    halobox Notebook Deity

    Reputations:
    207
    Messages:
    1,019
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Yea, I hope this isn't about the PC business. I hope it's about bringing killer LCD panels to a desktop or some IPS panels to the Pro ThinkPad line.
     
    halobox, Jan 22, 2011
    #12
  13. aislepathlight

    aislepathlight Notebook Geek

    Reputations:
    10
    Messages:
    86
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    15
    One of the coolest thing about the merger is that Lenovo would then have its own way to produce their own business quality laptop screens, which would be incredible. We might be able to see them go back to 16:10 screens! And wouldn't we all love that.

    I know I would love having a nice screen in my X301!

    God I would love more high quality laptop screens. If the merger happens, I'd love to get a new screen to throw in to my laptop. And I'd love to think that if they get
     
    aislepathlight, Jan 22, 2011
    #13
  14. MidnightSun

    MidnightSun Emodicon

    Reputations:
    6,668
    Messages:
    8,224
    Likes Received:
    231
    Trophy Points:
    231
    Well, this deal is only relating to the two companies' PC businesses, not to their other divisions. As quoted from the article:
    That means that the "merger" is basically Lenovo buying out NEC's PC division, and really doesn't have much to do with the rest of the two companies. There's no reason why Lenovo would have renewed incentive to offer NEC display panels.

    It's similar to Lenovo buying out IBM's PC division, really. At the beginning, the IBM Thinkpads were sold with IBM badging and support, gradually transferring entirely to Lenovo. If this deal goes through, I'd imagine a similar pattern except with NEC machines instead of IBM ones.'

    So, my point is that these views are inaccurate:
    Lenovo will not be manufacturing displays: the deal doesn't extend to NEC's display business, and even if it did, we still wouldn't see a return to 16:10 displays.
     
    MidnightSun, Jan 22, 2011
    #14
  15. halobox

    halobox Notebook Deity

    Reputations:
    207
    Messages:
    1,019
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Well, if it's just the PC business I wouldn't do it if I were Lenovo. PC's are out. Laptops and slates are in.
     
    halobox, Jan 22, 2011
    #15
  16. MidnightSun

    MidnightSun Emodicon

    Reputations:
    6,668
    Messages:
    8,224
    Likes Received:
    231
    Trophy Points:
    231
    Last time I checked, "PC" stood for "personal computer," which refers to both laptops and desktops. NEC makes both, so I'd assume Lenovo is acquiring their entire computer division... :rolleyes:
     
    MidnightSun, Jan 22, 2011
    #16
  17. halobox

    halobox Notebook Deity

    Reputations:
    207
    Messages:
    1,019
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    The point it really moot anyway. There's no IP worth buying.
     
    halobox, Jan 22, 2011
    #17
  18. Pylon757

    Pylon757 Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    77
    Messages:
    418
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    Also, does NEC even make panels, or do they source them from LG, Samsung, and the like?
     
    Pylon757, Jan 22, 2011
    #18
  19. k2001

    k2001 Notebook Deity

    Reputations:
    188
    Messages:
    1,228
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    55
    I don't think lenovo will benefit if they acquire nec's pc division.
     
    k2001, Jan 23, 2011
    #19
  20. menos

    menos Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

    Reputations:
    119
    Messages:
    366
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    Good point!
    A Google query suggests the newest p-IPS technology comes from LG.
    However, NEC seems to offer its own know-how in a mobile sector as well: http://www.nec-lcd.com/common/pdf/en/lcdnews_e.pdf
     
    menos, Jan 23, 2011
    #20
  21. jaakobi

    jaakobi Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    114
    Messages:
    534
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    jaakobi, Jan 27, 2011
    #21
  22. kaede

    kaede Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    247
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    Lenovo tryin to conquer Japan market :p
     
    kaede, Jan 27, 2011
    #22
  23. Renee

    Renee Notebook Virtuoso

    Reputations:
    610
    Messages:
    2,645
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    55
    " I'd imagine there'd be little impact on the U.S. PC market, though, seeing as I haven't seen any recent NEC machines stateside."

    NEC is still around, although they do more in the display business. I've owned NEC displays and did not know that they sold a lap top. NEC is a solid company.

    Renee

    "I hope Lenovo doesnt wreck the last good monitor maker. This is not good. NEC must be hurting with it's high priced displays compared to commoditized LCDs out there or they wouldn't need a "merger""

    Right.

    Renee
     
    Renee, Jan 28, 2011
    #23