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To: The Duke of URL© who wrote (4041)	2/22/2007 10:55:25 AM
From: Lynn	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 4345

Interesting thoughts, Duke. Although many might view Dell's return as equivalent to Job's (to Apple's), I question if this is enough to save DELL. It used to be that there were definite advantages ordering a computer online or via the phone vs. just going to a store. With prices so low now for both desktops and notebooks, I see no advantage at all ordering direct vs. checking the Sunday sales flier then dashing to the store. Heck, I purchased my last notebook at CC 18 months ago because I could not get a better deal anywhere. This was the first computer I bought this way, going back to 1983. So, why wait for a delivery unless one lives 500 miles from the closest CC or Best Buy? I do not hear complaints about HPQ's C.S., but lots about the nightmares people have faced getting help or repairs from Dell. Although Dell announced this is an area they have been addressing, I know a number of people in the real world who will never buy another Dell, no matter what Dell says it has done to 'fix' things. One problem DELL faces today is that even if things get really bad, the likelihood of someone buying them out is pretty remote. HWP took-out CPQ (as you and I know). HPQ has what it needs and would have zero interest in DELL. IBM? No way.

To: The Duke of URL© who wrote (4041)	2/22/2007 11:58:59 AM
From: John Koligman	Respond to of 4345

Duke, the 'Dell' train started to derail at the beginning of 1999 with the stock in the mid 50's after a two for one split. Since then it's spiked a couple times, but the trend has been down in a big way over the last few years, so I don't see any 'hot' money there unless it was short. The Dell mania ran from 1996-1999 when that stock made it's huge move and some of the most obnoxious posters on SI kept saying someday 'Dell will own it all'. I ragged on them without mercy during this time, needless to say they don't post anymore... John