Clevo
{{Short description|Taiwanese laptop design and manufacturing company}}
{{Infobox company
| name = Clevo
| former_name = Nan Tan Computer (1983–1997)
| type = Public ({{TSE|2362}})
| logo = Clevo logo.svg
| foundation = {{start date and age|1983}}{{cite web |url=http://www.clevo.pl |title=CLEVO - Overview}}
| location = Taiwan
| industry = Computing
| products = Laptops
AIO computers
Rugged computers
| homepage = {{URL|https://www.clevo.com.tw}}
}}
Clevo ({{zh|t=藍天電腦|p=Lántiān diànnǎo|l=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.{{cite web|title=Clevo European Seller |url=https://www.hyperbook.pl|publisher=Clevo European Seller}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.vmlaptop.nl/clevo-laptop/|title=BTO laptops|access-date=2018-03-29|language=nl-NL|newspaper=VMlaptop.nl}}{{Cite web|title=What is a barebone laptop - Laptops without hardware|url=https://laptopwithlinux.com/barebone-laptop/|access-date=2022-02-16|website=Laptop with Linux|language=en}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.notebookcheck.net/Clevo-MSI-and-Compal-Barebones.99905.0.html|title=Clevo, MSI, and Compal Barebones|website=www.notebookcheck.net|language=en|access-date=2017-04-21}}
History
Clevo was founded in 1983 as Nan Tan Computer (NTC). In 1987, the company established its laptop computer business, with production starting in 1990.{{cite web |url=http://www.clevo.com.tw/clevo_story.asp?lang=en |title=CLEVO - Milestone |access-date=2016-01-15 |archive-date=2017-12-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171206140023/http://www.clevo.com.tw/clevo_story.asp?lang=en |url-status=dead }} In 1992, NTC set up Clevo, a U.S. subsidiary which would distribute its laptops in the country. NTC later adopted the Clevo name for itself and first listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange in 1997. In 1999, Clevo merged with their subsidiary, Kapok, to increase efficiency.{{Needs citation|date=August 2024}} In August 2002, Clevo had built a new factory in Kunshan, China.
Background
Clevo 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. Clevo focuses its business on designing, developing, manufacturing, and distributing electronic equipment and laptops.{{cite web|title=Clevo Notebook Computer|url=http://rjtech.com/shop/index.php?dispatch=categories.view&category_id=189|publisher=R&J Technology|accessdate=15 September 2013}}
Support
Some Clevo PCs use MXM upgradable video cards and replaceable desktop CPUs.
Customers
Clevo products are not sold to end users but to companies that configure them and sell them under their own brand.
= Suppliers=
Companies that use Clevo include:
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| 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 | |
| [https://ekimia.fr Ekimia]
|France |Among others: Pulsar, Polar, Neutron, Unifit, Drift models |
| Entroware
| UK | |
| [https://dreammachines.eu Dream Machines]
| Poland | |
| Eurocom
| Canada | |
| Gigabyte Technology
| Taiwan | |
| Hasee
| Chinese Mainland | |
| HIDevolution
| USA | |
| Illegear
| Malaysia | |
| [https://hyperbook.pl Hyperbook]
| Poland | |
| Laptop with Linux{{Cite web |title=Clevo Laptop - OEM Laptop Manufacturer from Taiwan |url=https://laptopwithlinux.com/clevo-laptop/ |access-date=2023-03-14 |website=Laptop with Linux}}
|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{{cite web | title=Clevo Laptops | website=PCSPECIALIST | url=https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/clevo-laptops/40/ | access-date=15 May 2023}}
| UK | |
| Sager
| USA | |
| [https://www.sagernotebook.com Sager]
| USA, France | High end gaming laptops. |
| Schenker
| Germany | |
| [https://pci-portable.com PCi (IT-secure Luxembourg)]
|Luxemburg | |
| Shark gaming
| Denmark | |
| SHS Computer
| Belgium | |
| SKIKK [https://www.skikk.eu]
| 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 [https://www.xmg.gg]
| Germany | |
| Xotic PC
| USA | |
| {{ill|Groupe LDLC|fr}}
| France | Marketed as 'LDLC laptops'. |
| EWIS
|Sri Lanka | |
| Machenike
|China | |
| Monster Notebook
|Türkiye | |
| Maibenben
|China | |
| Utopia Computers [https://utopiacomputers.co.uk] Utopia Computers - High Performance Custom Laptops https://utopiacomputers.co.uk/pages/laptops
|UK | |
| Wortmann
|Germany |Marketed under the brand "Terra" |
See also
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References
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Category:Computer companies of Taiwan
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Category:Computer systems companies
Category:Companies established in 1983
Category:Computer companies established in 1983
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