I think they kept the ThinkPad division, not sure. Anyway, ThinkPads have been made in China for the last four years, so I suspect nothing will change other than the location of the headquarters.
ThinkPads have always been profitable, but my take is that IBM wants to sell eCommerce solutions, which laptop and desktop PCs don't really fit into. Andrew On 2/15/05 9:47 AM, "Laurent Daudelin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On 15/02/05 12:44, "Andrew F." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> That's not a fair comparison, Dell's laptops are generic Taiwan models with >> the Dell brand. Look at a high-end IBM ThinkPad, the T42 for example, and >> you find a build-to-order model that allows a choice of processors, screen >> size, networking and connectivity options, even options for embedded >> security and finger print readers. They even let you choose the built-in >> pointing device (the eraserhead, which I love) or the eraserhead AND the >> touchpad. > > Is this the reason why they sold their PC division to a Chinese company > because it was not profitable? > > -Laurent. -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
