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marlakay

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48. Have someone build you a computer

Wed Feb 1, 2012, 04:52 PM

Feb 2012

do you know any geeks? My cousin use to be programer and makes through out the years all of his computers. I have heard there are places that will build them for you for sometimes less than price of regular ones.

The parts could be made over there but at least it would be built here.

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I need a new computer, and am depressed at my options. [View all] adigal Feb 2012 OP

You could try getting yours fixed justiceischeap Feb 2012 #1

Check ebay for parts, components, or replacements. I just bought one for parts SharonAnn Feb 2012 #13

The $50 is inconsequential. Indydem Feb 2012 #2

Anti-American worker propaganda. nt Snake Alchemist Feb 2012 #4

Obviously Indydem Feb 2012 #6

about “$10 or less in direct labor wages goes into an iPhone or iPad is paid to Chinese workers.” LiberalArkie Feb 2012 #34

You really beleive that nonsense? bahrbearian Feb 2012 #9

Yes, I do. Indydem Feb 2012 #12

So we should MattBaggins Feb 2012 #35

No. Indydem Feb 2012 #43

tariffs MattBaggins Feb 2012 #53

Tariffs? Indydem Feb 2012 #54

Foxconn can do it sharp_stick Feb 2012 #10

I really disagree with this statement. jonthebru Feb 2012 #15

Please read the article I posted. Indydem Feb 2012 #19

No it is the cheap labor MattBaggins Feb 2012 #37

exactly - any jobs can be filled if the pay is right nt msongs Feb 2012 #29

Horse apples. Steve Jobs' lack of knowledge about glass led to stupid labor practices. Starry Messenger Feb 2012 #32

The tasks these workers a doing could be easily automated. Warren Stupidity Feb 2012 #56

Automation makes the situation worse. Indydem Feb 2012 #58

Buy the Apple and donate the $50 extra to an appropriate organization jberryhill Feb 2012 #3

I was just thinking that. Almost like buying carbon credits. Nye Bevan Feb 2012 #18

No computer can be made in America. We don't make the basic parts. HopeHoops Feb 2012 #5

Final assembly is where the slave labor comes in. sudopod Feb 2012 #26

and we don'tmake the basic parts here because... eShirl Feb 2012 #49

We have the same problem with shoes. New Balance went through a court battle over it. HopeHoops Feb 2012 #51

Buy Used? freefaller62 Feb 2012 #7

Buying used is my suggestion as well n/t Metatron Feb 2012 #50

Another vote for buying used/refurbished computers blogslut Feb 2012 #57

You do what you can. There are plenty of options for a lot of products. Computers are a hard one. Brickbat Feb 2012 #8

I Bought A HP LapTop At Wal-Mart For $298.00 DemocratSinceBirth Feb 2012 #11

HP is made in China, just like Apple frazzled Feb 2012 #16

I Bought It Because It Was All I Could Afford DemocratSinceBirth Feb 2012 #17

That's fine, I didn't mean to criticize your choice frazzled Feb 2012 #23

This message was self-deleted by its author Obamanaut Feb 2012 #28

Just go ahead and get a new MAC or IPad, etc itsrobert Feb 2012 #14

Nobody "needs" a computer. TheManInTheMac Feb 2012 #20

you do if u r on un-employment leftyohiolib Feb 2012 #36

Really? ohheckyeah Feb 2012 #40

apologists use crap excuses like that to try to justify their wants and keep their concience clear leftyohiolib Feb 2012 #21

At least Apple's customer service is here and...... Bonhomme Richard Feb 2012 #22

90% of laptops are manufactured by Taiwanese companies FarCenter Feb 2012 #24

I have a fix Shankapotomus Feb 2012 #25

This is a great idea!! adigal Feb 2012 #38

Maybe a contingent of concerned consumers Shankapotomus Feb 2012 #47

It won't be long before someone recognizes the market for cruelty-free computing. sudopod Feb 2012 #27

Right? I think many people would flock to that company adigal Feb 2012 #39

Starbucks has made a killing on the idea with respect to coffee, haven't they? nt sudopod Feb 2012 #41

build your own computer if its a desktop...easy to do msongs Feb 2012 #30

Except all the parts of the computer are made in China itsrobert Feb 2012 #33

There are no computers not made, at least primarily, in China. TheWraith Feb 2012 #31

Maybe a S Korean producer is out there??? I would think conditions would be improved. TheKentuckian Feb 2012 #42

Please see my post on South Korea and Brutality to Dogs jsmirman Feb 2012 #46

Go the DIY route. You'll get a better PC and the "I did it" self satisfaction. Initech Feb 2012 #44

rank a brand.org BrendaBrick Feb 2012 #45

Have someone build you a computer marlakay Feb 2012 #48

Systemax are built in Ohio Motown_Johnny Feb 2012 #52

I will check them out. Thank you! n/t adigal Feb 2012 #55

Try a small but busy computer shop fadedrose Feb 2012 #59