Clevo (Chinese: 藍天電腦; pinyin: Lántiān diànnǎo; lit. 'Blue Sky Computers') is a Taiwanese OEM/ODM computer manufacturer that produces laptop computers. They sell barebones laptop chassis (barebooks) to value-added resellers who build customized laptops for individual customers.[2][3][4][5]
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| Formerly | Nan Tan Computer (1983–1997) |
|---|---|
| Company type | Public (TWSE: 2362) |
| Industry | Computing |
| Founded | 1983[1] |
| Headquarters | Taiwan |
| Products | Laptops AIO computers Rugged computers |
| Website | www |
History
editClevo was founded in 1983 as Nan Tan Computer (NTC).[1][6][7] In 1987, the company established its laptop computer business, with production starting in 1990.[8] In 1992, NTC set up Clevo, a U.S. subsidiary which would distribute its laptops in the country.[6][9] NTC later adopted the Clevo name for itself and first listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange in 1997.[8] In 1999, Clevo merged with their subsidiary, Kapok, to increase efficiency.[citation needed] In August 2002, Clevo had built a new factory in Kunshan, China.[1]
Background
editClevo has marketed its products in over 50 countries. The company has also founded several service centers in Canada, Germany, Great Britain, China, Taiwan, South Korea and the United States. These centers serve various businesses, ranging in size from small to multinational, with a variety of product selections in either small or large quantities.[1] Clevo focuses its business on designing, developing, manufacturing, and distributing electronic equipment and laptops.[10]
Support
editSome Clevo PCs use MXM upgradable video cards and replaceable desktop CPUs.
Customers
editClevo products are not sold to end users but to companies that configure them and sell them under their own brand.
Suppliers
editCompanies that use Clevo include:
| Company | Country | Extra information |
|---|---|---|
| Aftershock PC | Singapore | |
| Laptops.az | Azerbaijan | |
| Ardor gaming | Russia | DNS store chain brand |
| AVD | Denmark | |
| Avell | Brazil | |
| Axioo | Indonesia | Axioo Cyberbook uses CLEVO NV41PZ as a base. |
| Digital Storm | USA | |
| DogHouse Systems | USA | |
| Ekimia | France | Among others: Pulsar, Polar, Neutron, Unifit, Drift models |
| Entroware | UK | |
| Dream Machines | Poland | |
| Eurocom | Canada | |
| Gigabyte Technology | Taiwan | |
| Hasee | Chinese Mainland | |
| HIDevolution | USA | |
| Illegear | Malaysia | |
| Hyperbook | Poland | |
| Laptop with Linux[11] | The Netherlands | Laptop with Linux is the brand name; the company name is Comexr B.V. |
| Maingear | USA | |
| Mecer | South Africa | |
| Metabox | Australia | |
| MSI (Micro-Star International) | Taiwan | |
| Multicom | Norway | |
| Mythlogic | USA | |
| Neo | Philippines | Site went down May 2018. Support option is still offered by Eternal Asia, Inc. Former office was taken over by Biostar Philippines |
| N4All (BTO Europe) | The Netherlands | |
| PC Specialist[12] | UK | |
| Sager | USA | |
| Sager | USA, France | High end gaming laptops. |
| Schenker | Germany | |
| PCi (IT-secure Luxembourg) | Luxemburg | |
| Shark gaming | Denmark | |
| SHS Computer | Belgium | |
| SKIKK [1] | The Netherlands | |
| Slimbook | Spain | |
| Station X | UK | |
| System76 | USA | |
| Terrans Force | Chinese Mainland | |
| ThinkPenguin | USA | |
| TUXEDO Computers | Germany | |
| VANT | Spain | |
| why! open computing | Switzerland | |
| Xidax | USA | |
| XMG [2] | Germany | |
| Xotic PC | USA | |
| Groupe LDLC | France | Marketed as 'LDLC laptops'. |
| EWIS | Sri Lanka | |
| Machenike | China | |
| Monster Notebook | Türkiye | |
| Maibenben | China | |
| Utopia Computers [3] [13] | UK | |
| Wortmann | Germany | Marketed under the brand "Terra" |
See also
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References
edit- ^ a b c d "CLEVO - Overview".
- ^ "Clevo European Seller". Clevo European Seller.
- ^ "BTO laptops". VMlaptop.nl (in Dutch). Retrieved 2018-03-29.
- ^ "What is a barebone laptop - Laptops without hardware". Laptop with Linux. Retrieved 2022-02-16.
- ^ "Clevo, MSI, and Compal Barebones". www.notebookcheck.net. Retrieved 2017-04-21.
- ^ a b "Class 9". Official Gazette of the United States Patent and Trademark Office. 1158 (4). United States Patent and Trademark Office: TM-258. January 25, 1994 – via the Internet Archive.
- ^ 中国电脑厂商名录 [Directory of Chinese Computer Manufacturers]. IDG Books. 1994. p. 701 – via Google Books.
- ^ a b "CLEVO - Milestone". Archived from the original on 2017-12-06. Retrieved 2016-01-15.
- ^ "Notice of Apparent Liability". FCC Record. 9 (4). Federal Communications Commission: TM-258. July 8, 1994 – via the Internet Archive.
- ^ "Clevo Notebook Computer". R&J Technology. Retrieved 15 September 2013.
- ^ "Clevo Laptop - OEM Laptop Manufacturer from Taiwan". Laptop with Linux. Retrieved 2023-03-14.
- ^ "Clevo Laptops". PCSPECIALIST. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
- ^ Utopia Computers - High Performance Custom Laptops https://utopiacomputers.co.uk/pages/laptops