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Chinese PC Maker Looks to Buy IBM's PC Business

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the exit-market-right dept.

idril writes "According to The New York Times (free registration required), China's largest PC maker is reportedly in talks to buy IBM's PC business. Lenovo, formerly known as Legend, is the leading PC maker in Asia outside Japan. Lenovo sells primarily low cost PCs; acquiring IBM's business would help them raise their brand recognition and status among more affluent, brand-conscious consumers."

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  1. IBM PC: Only $360 by amigoro · · Score: 0, Redundant
    From the TFA: Based in Beijing and listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, Lenovo has made its mark by producing a line of low-cost PC's, some selling here in China for as little as $360.

    Is IBM about to become the poor man's PC?


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