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A friend who makes Gaming Accessories had that problem with a Chinese Manufacturer and the 1st 3 times they sent Factory Demo Models they substituted cheaper components and the units didn't work right... He ended up spending a few weeks at the Factory straightening them out on how the parts he specified had to be used and under no circumstances could this be deviated from...

Guess he could have made them here at 4 to 5 times the cost and no margin for profit...

Ahhh the wonders of the business world... hehe
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What makes you think there isn't already a program in place to periodically dissect and inspect goods from the factory?

Besides, there is a huge difference between *specifying* parts to be used and *procuring* them and having them sent to the factory -- then making sure when the manufacturing line is inspected that those components were being used.]]>Jun 30th 2006 8:14PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/06/30/apple-ipod-city-investigation-still-underway/http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/30/apple-ipod-city-investigation-still-underway/Jun 30th 2006 8:29PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/06/30/apple-ipod-city-investigation-still-underway/http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/30/apple-ipod-city-investigation-still-underway/
So as you enjoy your new 'Made In China' television from Wal-Mart, stop to think that the internationally illegal low rates of pay of the workers who made it at such a 'reasonable' price will eventually force YOUR wages down. And in actual fact, there are very few industry sectors that won't be effected as the trickle down effect will get middle management just as it gets the consumer electronics factory worker.

Moral of the story:

1. Stop bashing unions, you wouldn't be getting paid as much and have as many rights if it wasn't fo them
2. Buy products made in your country!]]>Jun 30th 2006 8:47PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/06/30/apple-ipod-city-investigation-still-underway/http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/30/apple-ipod-city-investigation-still-underway/"It's possible that Apple could solve it's public relations problem by pulling out, and this could solve the working conditions problem in a way."

Who said this is a "public relations problem"? The initial report on this issue was published by an English paper that is known for its yellow journalism and lack of respect for facts. But everyone is accepting the story as true and running with it.

For instance, the paper claimed there were 200,000 people in this "sweat shop." Hon Hai stated the next day that their entire company only employs 160,000. The alleged sweat shop is just one of many factories Hon Hai has.]]>Jun 30th 2006 8:58PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/06/30/apple-ipod-city-investigation-still-underway/http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/30/apple-ipod-city-investigation-still-underway/Jun 30th 2006 8:59PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/06/30/apple-ipod-city-investigation-still-underway/http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/30/apple-ipod-city-investigation-still-underway/Any Apple hater who's ever bought something made in China shouldn't chuckle too loud. Do you think the people who make your $6 tee shirt from Walmart get paid $10 an hour?]]>Jun 30th 2006 9:03PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/06/30/apple-ipod-city-investigation-still-underway/http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/30/apple-ipod-city-investigation-still-underway/Jun 30th 2006 9:16PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/06/30/apple-ipod-city-investigation-still-underway/http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/30/apple-ipod-city-investigation-still-underway/Jun 30th 2006 11:12PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/06/30/apple-ipod-city-investigation-still-underway/http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/30/apple-ipod-city-investigation-still-underway/Jul 1st 2006 12:22AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/06/30/apple-ipod-city-investigation-still-underway/http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/30/apple-ipod-city-investigation-still-underway/Jul 1st 2006 1:38AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/06/30/apple-ipod-city-investigation-still-underway/http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/30/apple-ipod-city-investigation-still-underway/I wonder how Much they would Cost if Apple Products were Made in America?.. Poor Apple Getting Caught with there hand in the Cookie Jar.. Ummm Fortune Cookie..
Chinnese Food Anyone?... ]]>Jul 1st 2006 4:26AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/06/30/apple-ipod-city-investigation-still-underway/http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/30/apple-ipod-city-investigation-still-underway/Jul 1st 2006 6:37AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/06/30/apple-ipod-city-investigation-still-underway/http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/30/apple-ipod-city-investigation-still-underway/
"There are more than enough places right here that can put China dorms to shame."

I haven't heard or seen anything to make me think that...
I agree, the documentary "Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Price" is a dusturbing eye-opener, I've seen it a couple of times.]]>Jul 1st 2006 11:18AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/06/30/apple-ipod-city-investigation-still-underway/http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/30/apple-ipod-city-investigation-still-underway/
http://dol.gov/oasam/programs/history/flsa1938.htm

Who knows, in the coming years after China devours all of the manufacturing jobs from the west maybe they'll enact their own FLSA act.]]>Jul 1st 2006 12:29PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/06/30/apple-ipod-city-investigation-still-underway/http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/30/apple-ipod-city-investigation-still-underway/
Apple have had quite a bit of good press, lately. That's all the reason a scum-rag like the Mail would need to start throwing shit at them.

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