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.
Most Lenovo issues seem to be related to battery failure (another reason Asus's extended battery warranty is a good thing), and miscellaneous power failures. Lenovo laptops just don't seem to be as hardy and durable as other brands.