This article explains the role of an OEM company and the OEM business model. OEM (pronounced as separate letters) is short for original equipment manufacturer. OEM is somewhat of a misleading term for a company that has a special relationship with computer and IT producers.
Fuzzy Notebook Evangelist. I am interested in a 3 year warranty on a high end R61 or T61 Lenovo laptop for home use, but unsure whether to get an onsite or depot warranty.
A retail warranty is a guarantee given by the company that sells the laptop. For example: if you buy a new Asus laptop at Best Buy, you may have a one year manufacturer warranty from Asus and the option to buy an additional retail warranty from Best Buy to extend the warranty coverage.