Oh, I don't know. China, Taiwan - all the same to me :-)

You are implying that a Macbook or a "PC Laptop" are Compal or Quanta laptops with different badges on them. Which is not the case. It's irrelevant which manufacturer is used - you might as well say that they are all made in China for the difference that makes.

http://www.sandisk.com/Corporate/PressRoom/PressReleases/PressRelease.aspx?ID=4353