Virginian Electronics Manufacturer Competes Globally

Offshoring product manufacturing has been the norm for American businesses developing new electronic devices.  An article in Drive for Innovation describes a successful exception, 'Offshoring' to Virginia examines how EIT has been able to compete globally.

Would A Tablet Made In The USA Be Successful?

It hastn't happened yet, but the CNET article "Could Samsung beat Apple with 'Made In the usa'" speculates about the potential success of a tablet manufactured in the U.S. 

Unfortunately, the author doesn't seem to understand the appeal and benefits of buying products made in USA:

"Made in the USA" could surely never be the sole reason to buy anything--except, some might say, burgers. If it was, we'd all be craving gorgeous Buicks, instead of Audis, BMWs, and Toyotas."

The article was written in response to his friends enthusiasm for products made in the USA, the author even claims that foreign goods are cheaper and better and sexier:

"As late as 2005, I still was able to buy a Sony VAIO manufactured in San Diego," Liao told me.

And then, well, something happened. We wanted things cheaper and better and sexier--and we got it. Try talking us out of it now.