Mike in Horseheads Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Hi Guys... So Ms MIH bought a new lap top today a HP 15- au030wm. I'm setting this up for her and the and the screen says "Toshiba' in the lower right corner. I tried Googling why it would say that but found zippo. So I came to the experts, why? Thanks Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Maybe it just identifies as a Toshiba? Sorry, I'm no help whatsoever (again). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxx Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 wrong software got loaded at the Evil Empire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in San Diego Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Did HP buy Toshiba? HP just bought Toshiba laptop's and slapped their logo on it is my guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 https://www.gigenetcloud.com/archives/115-hp-and-toshiba-join-forces-on-cloud-computing/ I found that. Not sure what year it is from? Remember when Chevy collaborated w/Toyota. Wasn't the car called a Toylet. ;-) Maybe Toshiba & HP aren't as close as many car makers but still collaborate? Honda was rebranding Isuzu Rodeos as Honda Passports, Isuzu was GM's Japanese truck line. Mazda shares with Ford I think Ford w/Nissan too. Maybe Toshiba & HP collaborate? Software? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holmz56 Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Maybe it was manufactured in Baltimore ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Horseheads Posted June 3, 2017 Author Share Posted June 3, 2017 Maybe it was manufactured in Baltimore ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr1 Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 with so many licensing deals you have no idea what you're really buying these days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 Shirl bought ours 12 years ago and it still says "gateway". You must have bought a chinese brand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 Hi Guys... So Ms MIH bought a new lap top today a HP 15- au030wm. I'm setting this up for her and the and the screen says "Toshiba' in the lower right corner. I tried Googling why it would say that but found zippo. So I came to the experts, why? Thanks Mike HP, Toshiba, and Dell share alot of common manufactured components. Is this a brand new laptop or a refurbished, and where did you buy it from? You may have gotten a board intended for delivery to Toshiba but ended up at HP or you have a refurb where somebody stuck a Toshiba board into an HP chassis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Horseheads Posted June 4, 2017 Author Share Posted June 4, 2017 Shirl bought ours 12 years ago and it still says "gateway". You must have bought a chinese brand. Howard you and Shirl are always like a mentor to me, you might be on to something. HP, Toshiba, and Dell share alot of common manufactured components. Is this a brand new laptop or a refurbished, and where did you buy it from? You may have gotten a board intended for delivery to Toshiba but ended up at HP or you have a refurb where somebody stuck a Toshiba board into an HP chassis Dev... She got it at Walmart today, so I'd assume new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apuszczalowski Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 Howard you and Shirl are always like a mentor to me, you might be on to something. Dev... She got it at Walmart today, so I'd assume new. I wouldn't assume i remember hearing years ago that with Walmart, especially with electronics, you may be buying a brand name item, but what your actually getting is a version of it made somewhere else that walmart paid to have the brand name put on. I have heard that even with other items today, that you really have to research the product your buying even if it is the same brand, if your buying it from a different store. For example, I knew somone looking at buying a new grill last year who was saying that the brand had 2 different manufacturing facilities, one overseas that built and sold the product to chain stores, and one around here that manufactured and sold them at specialty stores. You would think your buying that brand name product at the chain store, but what your actually getting is a cheaper version of it with the brand logo slapped on it. Could be what happened here, the place that manufactured it for Walmart slapped an HP logo their product that used Toshiba parts. could also be that this certain model uses Toshiba parts for it (not as likely) or that the manufacturer had versions of the software it loaded on that was intended for Toshiba models so it shows up (more likely). I wouldn't be shocked to find out if you took it back to Walmart that it was a return/refurb model that someone got mixed into the brand new ones after being fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 This could be like a stamp with an upside plane. It might be worth $$$$$$$$$$$$$$. You should seal it in a plastic bag and take it to three different collectibles dealers to be assessed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 I've heard the same thing about John Deere mowers. The ones you buy at Home Depot/Lowe's is not the same quality as the ones you'd get from a John Deere dealer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 Lot of companies do that. Cheaper parts go into the products like faucets so they can sell them cheaper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 (edited) I've heard the same thing about John Deere mowers. The ones you buy at Home Depot/Lowe's is not the same quality as the ones you'd get from a John Deere dealer.Hershey chocolate too I heard. They make Walmart batches specifically only for Walmart, which I assume may not be the same quality as their higher priced stuff. I heard this from a co-worker that said he knew somebody that worked in the business. I wonder how true it is? Lot of companies do that. Cheaper parts go into the products like faucets so they can sell them cheaper All about the brand! Edited June 4, 2017 by ExiledInIllinois Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Horseheads Posted June 4, 2017 Author Share Posted June 4, 2017 UPDATE... Ms MIH spent two hours on the phone with HP last night as they looked at it remotely. i know at one point they were messing with the bio's when I looked over her shoulder (hockey was more important). At any rate the Toshiba name was gone when they were done and they were going to call her today when she got back to Bath. Frankly I would have taken it back but she wasn't going to unless she had problems with it. Thanks everybody for your input! We really appreciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 Like I said, go to the Gateway store, they do a good job and ours is working good but kind of slow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 I believe you should take it back anyways. There are so many issues with laptops you want all the protection you can get. Toshiba ships laptops with a known flaw in power connector for the issue usually occurs post warranty period hence they look at is as a sales feature not a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 Toshiba ships laptops with a known flaw in power connector for the issue usually occurs post warranty period hence they look at is as a sales feature not a problem. Good thing he bought an HP instead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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