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They used the Think(Pad|Centre) brand and expanded it to other things (like IdeaPad). They basically bought IBM's good reputation name and style and used it fo
by SahAssar 13d ago
They used the Think(Pad|Centre) brand and expanded it to other things (like IdeaPad).
They basically bought IBM's good reputation name and style and used it for both IBM-alikes and budget machines.
Some of it was good machines, some of it was crap.
- p_l 13d agoThey actually bought entire ThinkPad R&D as well, and have been subcontracted manufacturer for some time before that. So Thinkpads are still designed in ex-IBM Lenovo Japan