[SGVLUG] Linux laptop

[Emerson, Tom (*IC)]

> -----Original Message-----
> From: sgvlug-bounces at sgvlug.net 
> [mailto:sgvlug-bounces at sgvlug.net] On Behalf Of Dan Kegel
> Sent: Wednesday, March 26, 2008 6:00 AM
> To: SGVLUG Discussion List.
> Subject: Re: [SGVLUG] Linux laptop
> 
> 
> On Wed, Mar 26, 2008 at 12:13 AM, John Wang <red744t at yahoo.com> wrote:
> >  The requirements is that it be made outside of China
> > ...
> >  I've heard of the elusive pre Lenovo T42p that are
> >  made outside of China but am having trouble locating
> >  one. . . .
> 
> Good luck there.  China's becoming the computer maker
> to the world.  I found a little info for you at 
> http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=133287
> - Dan

And to add an extra layer of incoherence to the issue...

http://www.powernotebooks.com/articles/index.php?action=fullnews&id=17

Basically, the "name brand" you are buying comes from a handful of
ODM's, and I suspect most, if not all, are based in China.

I'm curious, though, why the embargo on China -- is it because you don't
want your dollars flowing into that country [and/or supporting "slave"
labor], or fear of inferior parts or construction?