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    Quick Question about Sz where is it made?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by dannylu88, Apr 2, 2006.

  1. dannylu88

    dannylu88 Notebook Enthusiast

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    just curious is the sz made in Japan??
     
    dannylu88, Apr 2, 2006
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    pointything Newbie

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    My SZ1VP (UK Version of the 180) is made in Japan

    Hope this helps
     
    pointything, Apr 2, 2006
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  3. duffyanneal

    duffyanneal Notebook Deity

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    In the US the spec models are built in Japan. Custom models are assembled in the US.
     
    duffyanneal, Apr 2, 2006
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  4. ikaris

    ikaris Notebook Consultant

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    Canadian SZ120.

    Computer made in Japan, power adapter made in China.
     
    ikaris, Apr 2, 2006
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    Sunfox Notebook Deity

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    Ditto. Made in Japan.
     
    Sunfox, Apr 3, 2006
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  6. neenee

    neenee Notebook Consultant

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    my european one was made in japan as well (sz1xp/c).
     
    neenee, Apr 3, 2006
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  7. wpuk

    wpuk Notebook Geek

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    I believe the Sony S's where made by Asus in Japan and believe the SZ is as well
     
    wpuk, Apr 3, 2006
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    jyavenard Notebook Consultant

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    Asus in Japan?

    surely not, they are based in Taiwan
     
    jyavenard, Apr 3, 2006
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    amazonian SZ110 is made in japan.

    quick question...is flipping laptop upsidedown gonna cause damage to the laptop?
     
    graph101, Apr 4, 2006
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  10. neenee

    neenee Notebook Consultant

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    i doubt it, but i can imagine that while using the optical
    drive it's not a good idea to flip it upside-down, though
    the cd/dvds seem to be held quite well in the drive.
     
    neenee, Apr 4, 2006
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  11. wpuk

    wpuk Notebook Geek

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    I cant find the original article i read but this one is along the same lines, theres a link below and ive pasted in some of the article.

    http://store.agearnotebooks.com/asusnotebook.html

    Way choose laptop made by these ODM or OEM

    • Normally, the "Name Brand" notebooks/laptops manufacturer are not 100% manufactured by themselves which means they are not design and assemble the barebones, accessories and display. The so called "Name Brand" notebooks/laptops manufacturer just label their own name and provide service and support to consumer. They outsourcing from various ODM, which is called Original Design Manufacturer (ODM). These ODMs sell their notebooks/laptops barebones to different OEMs who then install CPU, Memory, Hard Drive and other accessories. These OEMs label it and market their own so called "Name Brand" notebooks / laptops to consumer.

    So, when you buy DELL, HP, Compaq, Toshiba, Acer, Sony, Gateway, Apple and even IBM these so called "name brand" notebooks/laptops PC manufacturer, actually they are made by these ODM. Who are primary ODM and did OEM for these "Name Brand" notebooks/laptops, such as: Quanta, Compel, ASUS, Winstron, Clevo, Arima, Inventec, FIC, Mitac and Twinhead. The "Name Brand" company will purchase from them and depending on the percentages.

    Here are some information we have for the "Name Brand" coming from different ODM as below:



    Why we choose ASUS Notebooks PC

    • We all know, Asus is the No.1 of the Desktop Motherboard manufacturer in the world. Why ASUS is the No. 1, Quality and Quality Control is the main reason. Please reference Asus Corporate Mission. ASUS made some model for SONY, Apple and IBM.


    • Asustek grabs Sony notebook order
    Original date: 2005/8/8, Source said.
    Asustek Computer recently beat out Quanta Computer and Foxconn Electronics to grab an order from Sony for a high-end notebook, with volume shipments slated for the second quarter of 2006. Monthly shipments of the order are estimated to reach 10,000-20,000 units, according to the paper.

    In the past, Asustek and Quanta were the main notebook contract manufacturers for Sony. Existing orders that Asustek obtained from Sony will be fulfilled by the end of this quarter.
     
    wpuk, Apr 4, 2006
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  12. Aero

    Aero PC/Mac...Whatever works! NBR Reviewer

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    Exact same for my canadian sz 120.
     
    Aero, Apr 4, 2006
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