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The company doesnt really matter... You can buy your laptop from small shops as well. Some have good service, some dont. Some charge you way too much for small upgrades, some other have reasonable prices. In the end, your laptop is still built by an ODM (Cept Asus, which is an ODM).

Just look around, find a laptop that fits your needs and your budget, no matter the brand name. Companies like Clevo, Compal, Quanta are making the laptop anyway.

Usually, smaller shops will charge you much less for upgrades, and will use brand name components. They often have nice service too. But they wont all still be around in 2 years to provide service and warranty.