laptop rebranding

beaco · 12th January 2005, 5:09 PM

I didn't know laptops were being rebranded in Australia. Just been having a quick look and found an interesting model but I can't work out who actually makes it. Anyone know where they get these laptops before they are rebranded.

For example have a look at the following links:
http://www.p4laptops.com.au/order-6100.htm
http://www.digitalstar.com.au/_PowerNote_CL56_BTO.aspx

AzzKikr · 12th January 2005, 5:15 PM

As I recall, it's a model made by Clevo, one of the big Taiwanese OEMs. They offer rebranding to anyone these days.

-A.

johnnyriCo · 12th January 2005, 5:36 PM

its a compal CL50 / CL 56.

www.compal.com.tw

There is ALOT of re-branding in Australia, mainly Clevo models. Pioneer Computers, ITC, Metabox, DigitalStar... List goes on.

[Q²] · 3rd March 2005, 10:45 PM

What are the overall quality of digitalstar and the other rebrand like?

I am looking for a laptop. These rebrands seem to offer alot for less.

asiandevil · 17th March 2005, 9:29 AM

I just purchased the Powernote 259AI with 1gb ram and 60gb 7200rpm hdd from digitalstar (just got it yesturday) so far its running pretty good. I am very satisfied with it. No problems yet.

Quote:

Originally Posted by [Q²]

What are the overall quality of digitalstar and the other rebrand like?

I am looking for a laptop. These rebrands seem to offer alot for less.

beaco · 17th March 2005, 10:16 AM

I got a cl56 from modtech. So far running very nicely.

2450 for P-M 1.8, 80gig, dvd burner, 15inch 1400x1050, 1gig ram. Case is solid. No flex in base. no dead pixels.

kung-f00-kamel · 18th March 2005, 11:45 PM

Im a reseller for most of these and I'm pretty happy with them

I resell for these company's

www.itchannel.com.au
www.metabox.com.au

They are all Clevo/Compal/Uniwill

What makes them good is the warranty the company's offer

afie · 6th April 2005, 4:51 PM

anyone knows who makes the Powernotes, as sold by digitalstar?
POWERNOTE Z71VP
http://www.digitalstar.com.au/_PowerNote_Z71VP_BTO.aspx

Varuna · 6th April 2005, 5:24 PM

I think the jury is still out on that model. Asus only started shipping them last month.

Interestingly, it has a 30W MXM slot, so graphics might be upgradable in the future. The only other decent notebook in this market segment with an MXM slot is the Aopen 1559-AS.

FlameTheFire · 6th April 2005, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by afie

anyone knows who makes the Powernotes, as sold by digitalstar?
POWERNOTE Z71VP
http://www.digitalstar.com.au/_PowerNote_Z71VP_BTO.aspx

Well it depends on the model alot of our models are Clevo Uniwill and Compal and now some Aopens.
That model is sold to us as an Aopen But i have seen an Asus with the same spec and model number + the packaging that we receive is alot like the Asus notebooks i've sold. + The design is similar 5 USB ports ETC just like a stack of Asus models.

afie · 7th April 2005, 11:31 AM

I have seen the Powernote 259IA elsewhere as the ITC 6200, Metabox 521, Uniwill 259IA3(USA), but I cannot find the Powernote Z71VP rebranded as anything else.
There are not that many sonoma laptops out at the moment. Only expensive Asus and Dell's. The Powernote Z71VP seems to be the only value sonoma one released.

FlameTheFire · 7th April 2005, 11:45 AM

They're are currently quite a few supply issues getting the 1.8 and 2GHZ Sonoma chips which is why not many people in Aus are stocking it yet.
If you look through here http://notebookforums.com/showthread...highlight=z71v this Asus model is the same as the Powernote except it has the WSXGA Screen while the Powernote has the WXGA screen.

BGH · 7th April 2005, 2:05 PM

As FlameTheFire is aware, I am on the verge of purchacing a Z71VP from DigitalStar. Just stock shortages and my conscience trying to convince me not to spend $2.5k on something I don't really need are holding me back.

Hopefully the geek in me will win out and I'll be able to post a mini review in the near future.

EvilBass · 7th April 2005, 2:35 PM

I've got an Astone Z7w which is basically an Asus M6n. I can't really tell the difference between the two. Flashed latest asus bios etc.

Apocalypse · 8th April 2005, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kung-f00-kamel

Im a reseller for most of these and I'm pretty happy with them

I resell for these company's

www.itchannel.com.au
www.metabox.com.au

They are all Clevo/Compal/Uniwill

What makes them good is the warranty the company's offer

kfk, what is it with the significantly different prices for the same specs and upgrades...the metabox seems heaps less than itc from those links?

specifically the metabox 521 vs the mellennia 6200

12th January 2005, 5:09 PM	#1
beaco Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Melbourne Posts: 261	laptop rebranding I didn't know laptops were being rebranded in Australia. Just been having a quick look and found an interesting model but I can't work out who actually makes it. Anyone know where they get these laptops before they are rebranded. For example have a look at the following links: http://www.p4laptops.com.au/order-6100.htm http://www.digitalstar.com.au/_PowerNote_CL56_BTO.aspx __________________ http://www.jstar.com.au

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17th March 2005, 10:16 AM	#6
beaco Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Melbourne Posts: 261	I got a cl56 from modtech. So far running very nicely. 2450 for P-M 1.8, 80gig, dvd burner, 15inch 1400x1050, 1gig ram. Case is solid. No flex in base. no dead pixels. __________________ http://www.jstar.com.au

18th March 2005, 11:45 PM	#7
kung-f00-kamel Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Rockingham, Perth, W.A. Posts: 139	Im a reseller for most of these and I'm pretty happy with them I resell for these company's www.itchannel.com.au www.metabox.com.au They are all Clevo/Compal/Uniwill What makes them good is the warranty the company's offer __________________ Main System: Abit KN8 Ultra, 3800+ X2 @ 2.5Ghz Per Core, 4x Hitachi 80GB SATAII In Raid0, 2x Pioneer 110D, 2GB OCZ PC4000, eVGA 7800GTX, 19" WS LCD, WinXP 64bit Edition

6th April 2005, 4:51 PM	#8
afie Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Not there! There! Posts: 712	anyone knows who makes the Powernotes, as sold by digitalstar? POWERNOTE Z71VP http://www.digitalstar.com.au/_PowerNote_Z71VP_BTO.aspx __________________ "Since everyone dies, I am suprised I dont know more dead people" - Charlie, Exit 57 "We live in a world where people are prepared to see entire countries wiped out rather than disrupt their own pleasures." George Friedman

12th January 2005, 5:36 PM	#3
johnnyriCo Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Perth, WA Posts: 170	its a compal CL50 / CL 56. www.compal.com.tw There is ALOT of re-branding in Australia, mainly Clevo models. Pioneer Computers, ITC, Metabox, DigitalStar... List goes on.

6th April 2005, 5:24 PM	#9
Varuna Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Sydneys Northern Beaches. Posts: 1,050	I think the jury is still out on that model. Asus only started shipping them last month. Interestingly, it has a 30W MXM slot, so graphics might be upgradable in the future. The only other decent notebook in this market segment with an MXM slot is the Aopen 1559-AS. __________________ If all else fails, immortality can always be assured by spectacular error. Last edited by Varuna; 6th April 2005 at 5:39 PM.

7th April 2005, 11:31 AM	#11
afie Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Not there! There! Posts: 712	I have seen the Powernote 259IA elsewhere as the ITC 6200, Metabox 521, Uniwill 259IA3(USA), but I cannot find the Powernote Z71VP rebranded as anything else. There are not that many sonoma laptops out at the moment. Only expensive Asus and Dell's. The Powernote Z71VP seems to be the only value sonoma one released. __________________ "Since everyone dies, I am suprised I dont know more dead people" - Charlie, Exit 57 "We live in a world where people are prepared to see entire countries wiped out rather than disrupt their own pleasures." George Friedman

7th April 2005, 11:45 AM	#12
FlameTheFire Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 196	They're are currently quite a few supply issues getting the 1.8 and 2GHZ Sonoma chips which is why not many people in Aus are stocking it yet. If you look through here http://notebookforums.com/showthread...highlight=z71v this Asus model is the same as the Powernote except it has the WSXGA Screen while the Powernote has the WXGA screen.

7th April 2005, 2:05 PM	#13
BGH Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: You stay classy Melbourne Posts: 1,231	As FlameTheFire is aware, I am on the verge of purchacing a Z71VP from DigitalStar. Just stock shortages and my conscience trying to convince me not to spend $2.5k on something I don't really need are holding me back. Hopefully the geek in me will win out and I'll be able to post a mini review in the near future.

7th April 2005, 2:35 PM	#14
EvilBass Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: St, Helena, Melbourne Posts: 82	I've got an Astone Z7w which is basically an Asus M6n. I can't really tell the difference between the two. Flashed latest asus bios etc.