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    Notebook barebones

    Discussion in 'Notebook Cosmetic Modifications and Custom Builds' started by Blacky, Feb 19, 2010.

  1. Blacky

    Blacky Notebook Prophet

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    I am curios what notebook barebones are available on the market, for consumers but also for resellers.

    For example I know that Dell or HP don't provide any type of barebones, but other companies like Clevo or Compal do provide barebones.

    Are there any major brands that provide barebones?
     
    Blacky, Feb 19, 2010
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  2. andrewliu6294

    andrewliu6294 Notebook Consultant

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    It sounds like you just named them to me... :D

    Sager, Clevo, Compal are the three major ones. MSI does as well.
     
    andrewliu6294, Feb 19, 2010
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  3. Blacky

    Blacky Notebook Prophet

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    I think I got them:

    Clevo, Compal, MSI, Flextronics, OCZ

    Asus also used to sell barebones but their barebone selling division went under.
     
    Blacky, Feb 20, 2010
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    RM and Ergo in the UK use a lot of ASUS barebones machines...
     
    mattpayne, Feb 21, 2010
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    OCZ's DIY notebooks are rebadged Compal or Flex systems.
     
    Phinagle, Feb 27, 2010
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    And kobalt aswell (same as clevo).
     
    Partizan, Feb 27, 2010
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  7. Blacky

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    Yeah, but the models sold my OCZ, you can't buy from Compal or Flex directly.
     
    Blacky, Mar 2, 2010
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