One of the more prominent names in personal computers worldwide is Dell Inc. Dell is a multinational company that employs more than 76,500 employees worldwide as of 2009 and ranks third in total worldwide sales of personal computers, notebooks, netbooks, servers, data storage devices, network switches and other computer peripherals.
Fortune Magazine ranked Dell as the 34th largest company in 2007 Fortune 500 list. The publication also listed Dell as the 8th most admired companies in the United States which has consistently performed excellently in the past 15 years and continuous to do so until today.
Corporate Milestones and History
Founder Michael Dell had only $1000 in capital when he started what soon to be called Dell Inc. Working in an off-campus dormitory room, Michael started the company by building IBM PC-compatible computers using only stock components then sell these directly to customers. The rest, as people say, is history.
1984 to 1989
Michael Dell started PC’s Limited as a startup company in 1984 when he was still a student at the University of Texas in Austin. Sales of his personal computer systems peaked up as customers find their computing needs provided by solutions offered by PC’s Limited. Michael eventually left school to focus on this business, now beefed-up by a $300,000 expansion capital he got from his family, and came up with his own Turbo PC design in 1985.
Selling the computers directly to costumers accounted for the lower price than other retail brand which contributed directly to the success of PC’s Limited. Eventually, the company changed its name to Dell Computer Corporation in 1988. Capitalization grew to $80 million during its first initial public offering in 1988 which catapulted the business to its international operations.
1990 to 1999
By 1990, Dell continued to focus on its direct-to-consumer marketing strategies as attempts to sell the personal computer products at warehouse clubs and PC superstores proved unsuccessful . In line with this strategy, Dell started selling its computers directly to customers via its web site in 1996.
2000 to 2008
Dell Computer Corporation changed its name to Dell Inc. in line with its plans for expansion into the multimedia and computer peripheral business with the introduction of printers, handhelds and digital audio players. In 2007, Dell announced it will start distribution of computers with pre-loaded systems such as Linux as an alternative to the Microsoft Windows environment.
2009 and Beyond
Keeping up with the worldwide demand for the latest technologies, Dell introduced a new line of notebook and netbook computers that feature top-of-the-line multimedia elements and 3G capabilities, including better mobility, security, communications and performance.
Products and Technologies
Dell Inc. is a leading designer, developer and manufacturer of high quality computer systems and products that are marketed and sold worldwide. These products include innovative computing, networking and storage solutions for home, office and personal applications. Dell also offers professional computer solutions, workstations and servers for high-performance business applications.
Such a variety of products require users to get the most up-to-date applications, utilities and device drivers in order to get the most out of their system’s performance. Although Dell provides 24/7 support and downloadable drivers and utilities, doing these tasks manually and on your own could consume a significant investment in your time and might result in errors or wrong installations.
To remedy this, Driver Detective offers top-of-the-line scan technologies that will check a system for outdated device drivers. Once identified, Driver Detective can then select the most accurate and up-to-date drivers from its database containing millions of device driver updates. This includes drivers for the following Dell products:
- Computer Systems -- Dell offers desktop computers, workstations, and servers for business and corporate applications. Notebooks, desktop, and netbooks for commercial consumer applications are also available, from its budget computer lines to the high-end computer products.
- Computer Peripherals -- These includes USB drives, printers, LCD monitors and displays
- Multimedia -- Dell also offers LCD projectors for high-definition or standard applications. Dell also has PDA’s and MP3 players but has ceased distribution during the past few years.
Dell Inc. continues to produce high quality computer products and peripherals geared towards home, personal as well as small/medium business enterprises and offers these through direct marketing publications, print and internet media.
