Contract-manufacturing relationship between HP and Asustek to expand, says paper

Iria · Nov 22, 2005, 07:58 PM

Asustek Computer will produce the majority of Hewlett-Packard’s (HP) slim-profile notebook models to be introduced specifically to the Asia-Pacific market, according to the Chinese-language Commercial Times today, noting that Asustek is expected to expand its contract relationship with HP from supplying the regional market to the worldwide market.

Asustek began shipments of HP’s Compaq Presario B2800 series in early November, with availability in China starting from last week and Taiwan later this month, the paper indicated. The 14.1-inch notebook model has a built-in discrete graphics card and weighs less than 2kg, with a suggested retail price of 13,000 yuan (US$1,610) in China, the paper added.

Asustek declined to comment on the report, citing customer confidentiality. A September 26 report stated that HP’s notebook contract makers included Arima Computer, Compal Electronics, Foxconn Electronics (the registered trade name of Hon Hai Precision Industry), Inventec, Quanta Computer, and Wistron.

A July report by Merrill Lynch hinted that Asustek was expected to be tapped by HP to produce notebooks in late 2005. HP is already one of the PC manufacturer’s major customers for desktop PCs, the report added.
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Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 89	Contract-manufacturing relationship between HP and Asustek to expand, says paper Asustek Computer will produce the majority of Hewlett-Packard’s (HP) slim-profile notebook models to be introduced specifically to the Asia-Pacific market, according to the Chinese-language Commercial Times today, noting that Asustek is expected to expand its contract relationship with HP from supplying the regional market to the worldwide market. Asustek began shipments of HP’s Compaq Presario B2800 series in early November, with availability in China starting from last week and Taiwan later this month, the paper indicated. The 14.1-inch notebook model has a built-in discrete graphics card and weighs less than 2kg, with a suggested retail price of 13,000 yuan (US$1,610) in China, the paper added. Asustek declined to comment on the report, citing customer confidentiality. A September 26 report stated that HP’s notebook contract makers included Arima Computer, Compal Electronics, Foxconn Electronics (the registered trade name of Hon Hai Precision Industry), Inventec, Quanta Computer, and Wistron. A July report by Merrill Lynch hinted that Asustek was expected to be tapped by HP to produce notebooks in late 2005. HP is already one of the PC manufacturer’s major customers for desktop PCs, the report added. __________ Read More / Source: DigiTimes