Local computer manufacturer

[Patrickjhb]

Hi All,

First time poster here but like time reader and user of forums.

I have a pretty simple question really... Are there any local brands or companies that manufacture PC accessories like keyboards?

Doesn't matrix warehouse sell local stuff or is it all imported?

Reason being is I have a fantastic idea for a gaming keyboard and have no idea who I might be able to approach or discuss it with.

Any help would be appreciated.

Shot
Patrick

 

[Park@82]

i think most are re-branded + made in china. doubt you'll find any local manufacturers.

 

[boeriebuffet]

I'll do you a favour and start the replies (these types of threads can die easily). I'll give an answer like those you get on Yahoo Answers and the like (useless people with no real knowledge of the matter googling for answers or giving stupid answers). From the looks of those at you know where, it all seems imported - can't get that thin hard shiny plastic anywhere else than China! Good luck!

 

[boeriebuffet]

i think most are re-branded + made in china. doubt you'll find any local manufacturers.

Damn this bugger beat me to first post, what a waste of my cheap imported keyboard's million presses life...

 

[koeksGHT]

Isn't Mustek/Mecer a local brand?

 

[Park@82]

Isn't Mustek/Mecer a local brand?

yes as is Proline (Pinnacle) - doesn't mean they get made here tho...

 

[koeksGHT]

yes as is Proline (Pinnacle) - doesn't mean they get made here tho...

Heard somewhere it was locally manufactured. Normally just China

 

[Park@82]

Heard somewhere it was locally manufactured. Normally just China

probably just assembled - highly doubt the boards are produced here.

 

[stricken]

Ah yes.. the infamous.. idea. Then the part that stops 99% of people... execution.

 

[boeriebuffet]

Ah yes.. the infamous.. idea. Then the part that stops 99% of people... execution.

Nobody can say they haven't been there before, but let's give the guy a chance to prove himself

 

[genetic]

yes as is Proline (Pinnacle) - doesn't mean they get made here tho...

Mecer / Mustek PC's are assembled locally - it's a local brand.

Nearly all PC components get made in China or the East these days.

 

[genetic]

probably just assembled - highly doubt the boards are produced here.

+1

In the decades past, PC boards used to get manufactured in Europe and the USA, but these days the cheaper costs of manufacturing in the East annihilated Western manufacturing.

Child labour FTW!