Samsung has reportedly talked to manufacturers like Quanta Computers and Pegatron about outsourcing notebook orders. The Korean company is eyeing HP’s PC business and would need outside manufacturing help. It’s an interesting proposition. Too bad it’s a rumour. [Digitimes]
TSH
Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 5:43 PMOhh man, such a bad move if it were true. PCs are becoming more and more “applicance-like” (except for enthusiasts and professionals) and Samsung would not be well-served getting into that game now.
Ted
Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 7:23 PMWhat are you, the business doctor?
Ozoneocean
Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at 12:13 AMDoesn’t sound too bad if it were true. As long as they didn’t turn out Mac knok-offs, they’d probably make some really cool machines.
logical
Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at 12:44 AM*samsung acquires patents*
*dumps pc industry*
*hopefully some substantial stuff to fight apple with in the courts*
otherwise, i see no need for samsung to get into this field.