Do you buy Dell?
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Do you buy Dell?
Here's the ranking in the computer biz world
1.Dell
2.HP
3.IBM
HP has just recently annouced losses and are or may have already reduced prices to compete with direct-sales Dell.
But Dell are fighting off these HP discounts with discounts on their own.
Frankly speakig, I don't think HP will have an easy battle. That's because of the way they are doing business. They have much more channels compared to Dell. When the computer reaches the customers, the customer would have to end up paying everyone up the chain.
And that's where Dell's strength lies.
I don't use a Dell computer. With people becoming more and more techno savvy, they have became more cost conscious, especially in these dire economic times, and are likely to search for even cheaper alternatives.
As for those people who buy Dell, I would guess that they are buying because of the service and convience.
:arro: Any opinions?? -
No Dell 4 me
My com is DIY 1 
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Something to add also.
Government and other big companiee also mostly use Branded computers. -
my computer is Dell..
but i guess my father bought it coz it was cheap.. and on a promotion.. -
Think Dell is not so bad after all rite? Their Customer service and support should have improved after being established for some years in SG liao. Sales in the States also featured strongly in the Comp market too. Do like the idea of the Direct sales thingy... least it lowers the cost of the comp and you'll buy as what it's stated in the Ad. Cut the bull crap from the sales person who sometimes dun even know what they are selling.
Typically ppl are skeptical of changing Brands but I believed Dell deserved the credit to make Computers affordable for everyone. Wish the ppl at Apple would make cheaper but powerful Macs more affordable.
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Originally posted by BÃ¥seline:Typically ppl are skeptical of changing Brands but I believed Dell deserved the credit to make Computers affordable for everyone. Wish the ppl at Apple would make cheaper but powerful Macs more affordable. Yap. Yap.
My school's computers are mainly Dell. One thing as you mentioned is the service and reliablity. Unlike small companies, Dell ain't likely to fold easily.
Changing brands.....hmmm. Don't know much about the issue here. But I think it's most likely the switching cost and all those cost associated with designing the application to suit their business that puts companies off.
As for Apple......
I seriously hope they lower their price for the 23" cinema display. -
Their cinema displays can buy a PeeCee.
I guess if users are attached to certain brands, they would likely to stick to it unless service and support are deterioting. Companies also have to rely on Brand royalty to substain their business at this time esp. Maybe these comes to things like discounts, trade offs or point systems where loyal customers can exchanged gifts for the number of years they sticked to them. -
Woah.
I didn't realise there were loyalty programs.
Me must look around.
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DIY best
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Parka's losing it
but back to the thread, i have always believed (and rightly) that "branded" PCs don't have the best parts... it's better if you put together your own PC...
desktops that is... notebooks are hard to customise
i think Dell is up there coz of corporate buyers... it's better if corporate buyers have the kind of support which these brands offerOriginally posted by Parka::arro: Any opinions?? -
Originally posted by the Bear:Parka's losing it You mean this :arro
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second time already... your trademark you know?Originally posted by Parka: You mean this :arro: ?? -