A Chinese company just purchased the IBM computer business and they were making the computers already. IBM will continue to do service and support in the US.
The name did start with an L but is not LG (which is a Korean company -- Lucky/Goldstar shortened to rid it of the low end image from all the Microwaves and clock radios in the past).
LG and Samsung (both Korean) are both turning out quality products like Cell phones, LCD TV's (LG just introduced one at 71 inches across to best Samsung), etc
LG has some very nice front loading washers in Best Buy, etc and high end refrigerators also but because they don't have an established service network in the US it makes buying these high end products more risky.
So, if you can guage that the LG service in your area is decent they are worth considering at they are a true global powerhouse.
But, again, for higher priced items (especially over $1,000) you have to consider the service presence and track record when making a purchase in addition to the value and quality of the product itself.
Hi everyone
I couldn't find enything in CNET about LG, Does it have a reason?
I have been told that this model(LM40) is the exact model as the IBM T40, same features, made from Magnezium,5400Rpm...(Different price of course). They explained it by saying that that IBM are making their computers in the LG factory.
What do you think?
Thanks.

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