What is the difference between a brand name computer and a clone?
When the term clone is utilized today it refers to any computer manufactured by smaller company that does not have an established brand. The key difference between a brand name computer and a clone is precisely that, both computers can be identical in configuration but unless it is assembled by one of several larger computer companies it is considered a clone. Compaq and Dell are examples of larger computer manufacturers that due to their volume and size are not considered to manufacture clones even though they technically do.
