Is It Ok to Not Buy From “Brand Name” PC Vendors Such As Dell, HP, Lenovo, Toshiba?
Earlier today I got an email from computer maker Maingear, which specializes in building custom computers for PC gamers and enthusiasts, announcing their line of new notebook computers. I’m so used to computers from the “brand names” of HP, Dell, Lenovo and Acer/Gateway (oh and Apple) – that purchasing something from any other brand seemed like it could be purchasing an inferior product. I’ve learned today, that many of these brands, which I might consider “off brands”, are actually premium brands, for professionals who want premium components and the best quality hardware inside their computers. Chris Morley, CTO of MAINGEAR shared the following comments with me: While not as well known in the small business community, MAINGEAR is far from an off-brand. We’re a fully staffed, US-based OEM and strategic partner for NVIDIA, Fuzion Partner for AMD, and Intel Premier Provider. We have more awards in customer service and performance than all of the Tier 1 OEMs combined. Our systems are bui
