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    Why are Compal and Sager not included .....

    Discussion in 'Other Manufacturers' started by fisherdmin, Sep 20, 2007.

  1. fisherdmin

    fisherdmin Notebook Consultant

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    Why are Compal and Sager so under-represented in the Notebook Database tab of Notebookreview? Seems like every other notebook manufacturer has several machines under review - so why the slight. Inquiring minds want to know.
     
    fisherdmin, Sep 20, 2007
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    grateful Notebook Evangelist

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    that would be nice to see people actually do reviews of those laptops.........seeing as how so many actually recommend them as the number one option for gaming on here
     
    grateful, Sep 20, 2007
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  3. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    fisherdmin - it's your turn to make the review. Didn't you get the memo?

    What? Did you expect them to write themselves? Get to it!
     
    Lithus, Sep 20, 2007
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  4. iph03n1xi

    iph03n1xi Notebook Evangelist

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    I think it is because Compal laptops are just Dells and Compaqs and HPs and such but rebranded under a different name.
     
    iph03n1xi, Sep 20, 2007
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  5. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    Not quite. Compal does make laptops for the mainstream marketers, but their barebones machines are very different - with higher build quality, specs, and usually, lower prices.
     
    Lithus, Sep 20, 2007
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  6. fisherdmin

    fisherdmin Notebook Consultant

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    It's a $$$ issue. The only lappies I buy are for my clients and I just set them up (see my sig for MY rig). If you've a few bucks to throw my way, I'll create a fund to buy a new Compal to review ;)
     
    fisherdmin, Sep 20, 2007
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  7. Lithus

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    If you fund the fund, I'll gladly review it for you.
     
    Lithus, Sep 20, 2007
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  8. Syntax Error

    Syntax Error Notebook Deity

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    It's the other way around; Dells and HPs are based off of the design from ODMs.
     
    Syntax Error, Sep 21, 2007
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