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Wal-Mart to write own name on notebooks

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Julio Franco, Nov 21, 2003.

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  1. Julio Franco TechSpot Editor

    The retail giant plans to begin offering notebooks under its own brand name during the first quarter of 2004, a report in the Taiwan Economic News said this week, quoting industry sources.

    If Wal-Mart, which sells PCs from companies such as Hewlett-Packard and eMachines, moves into the notebook market successfully, it could send ripples across the PC industry. The retailer's typically aggressive pricing could compel manufacturers such as Dell, HP and Toshiba to lower their notebook prices in response, analysts said.

    Read more: CNet News.
    Julio Franco, Nov 21, 2003
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  2. poertner_1274 secroF laicepS topShceT

    That is very intersting. I'm sure they will do good business, as everyone shops at Wal-Mart and I'm sure they have decent computer sales.

    This will be interesting to see how it develops.
    poertner_1274, Nov 22, 2003
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  3. wicka_wicka Banned

    I dunno about you, but there's no way I'd buy a Walmart laptop...
    wicka_wicka, Nov 23, 2003
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  4. Rick TechSpot Staff

    I would... They probably offer a free 3 year warranty and couldn't care less if your broke it not. ;)
    Rick, Nov 24, 2003
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