Steve Jobs ought to point out that Dell can't keep slashing their margins without eventually putting themselves out of business, to say nothing of quite a few of their rivals. Sheesh, at least when Apple sells a desktop, they make a profit on it.
I agree with David R. Apple is a resource for other computer companies for free R&D. If they go, who the heck is going to inovate in the computer world?
Even worse is that there'll be only one major computer type to choose from. Wintel.
I don't know about any of you people but I prefer competition in business. It helps drive down costs and gives us choice. I don't want to have to choose wintel in a box built by compaq or dell or gateway, etc...
<strong>steve said it best...apple competes through innovation. dell competes by being wal-mart.
dell may have marketshare, but they'll never have style. as long as mike is CEO, they'll never have class either.</strong><hr></blockquote>
Everybody knows that when you feel overshadowed you tend to lash out irrationaly..right? Michael Dell lashes out too much to be taken seriously in the business world. He makes himself and his company look rediculous.
How long has Apple been in business? How long has Dell been in business? That's what I thought.
The depressing thing is that, in our dog-eat-dog capitalist society, the business community really thinks Mike Dell is tits, despite the fact that the man has contributed nothing to computing, apart from maybe a better way to manage channel inventory. Yeah, they'll be naming high schools after this guy ...
There is no honor among thieves. I can't wait until Microsoft puts the knife in Michael Dell's back.
Let's face the facts. Without Microsoft Windows, Dell has absolutely no value as a company. It's like McDonald's without ground beef.
Does Microsoft need PC makers forever? They are moving into home appliances and are supposed to come out with the HomeStation soon. With a web browser and digital device capabilites, they will be competing with Dell as the families second PC. Do you really need a full fledged PC for your second computer when the HomeStation can do the same thing?
Microsoft wants to take over EVERYONE'S business even the banks and credit card companies transactions. So if they can have a monopoly on their home device, why not? Why wouldn't they want to make some of the profits Dell is making? What's Dell going to do if Microsoft sets up an operation to sell 20 million HomeStations a year. Is Dell going to move to Lindows? We've assumed Microsoft had no real hardware aspirations but maybe they were waiting for the right time. And there is always a new generation and new minds at Microsoft so I'm sure someone has thought about it. There's a post PC world coming and Dell may not be invited.
Keep in mind that just by stating this publically, Dell is able to instill a certain degree of FUD (fear, uncertainty, doubt) in the hearts of computer buyers. Perhaps enough to keep them away from buying a new iMac, for instance.
Personal jihad aside, Dell has made a smart (albeit slimey) business decision by trying to keep Apple's marketshare from expanding by casting doubt on the company's viability.
<strong>Keep in mind that just by stating this publically, Dell is able to instill a certain degree of FUD (fear, uncertainty, doubt) in the hearts of computer buyers. Perhaps enough to keep them away from buying a new iMac, for instance.
Personal jihad aside, Dell has made a smart (albeit slimey) business decision by trying to keep Apple's marketshare from expanding by casting doubt on the company's viability.</strong><hr></blockquote>
I think the declaration of Mike are made for internal politic.
I suppose (because i don't think Mike is fool enough to make declaration that brings nothing ) that many people from Dell are complaining that there is not enough innovation today. Saying the market of Apple is too small for such R&D developpement is a way to say that the strategy of Dell is the good one : the fewest R&D developpement, lot of publicity, and the biggest marketshare possible.
As a conclusion : I think this declaration are a way to answer to criticize about his strategy. In any case this declaration canno't have a serious impact against Apple.
dell should just keep his god damn mouth shut, stupid ass buisness men, all they do is put pc parts in boxes. Any jack ass with enuff money to start a company can do that. Their too big and mighty now, I bet they go out of buisness in like 5 years. The biggest reason that general people buy from them is thier "support" f that its like some one rapes you then calls you the next day to see if your ok. Once os X is totaly done and we have competitive mhz numbers, its gonna be a whole different story
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Even worse is that there'll be only one major computer type to choose from. Wintel.
I don't know about any of you people but I prefer competition in business. It helps drive down costs and gives us choice. I don't want to have to choose wintel in a box built by compaq or dell or gateway, etc...
- Mark
dell may have marketshare, but they'll never have style. as long as mike is CEO, they'll never have class either.
I mean, it would only cost them a few hundred thousand dollars to have someone mess up chip, or fake a test, or drop something.
I'd bet this goes on to some degree.
Apple just needs a mole in Intel is all.
Abso-friggin-lutely incredible!!! No matter what Apple does, they're always on the verge of death according to some people.
<strong>steve said it best...apple competes through innovation. dell competes by being wal-mart.
dell may have marketshare, but they'll never have style. as long as mike is CEO, they'll never have class either.</strong><hr></blockquote>
Everybody knows that when you feel overshadowed you tend to lash out irrationaly..right? Michael Dell lashes out too much to be taken seriously in the business world. He makes himself and his company look rediculous.
How long has Apple been in business? How long has Dell been in business? That's what I thought.
MIKE SUCKS!
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Jet
<strong>Does that asshole ever shut up?</strong><hr></blockquote>
Me or Dell?
I think the article is great. He's just showing everyone what a narrow minded prick he really is.
His idea of innovation is trying to figure out how to cut $1 off the cost of a generic looking ****ing box. Please.
Yea those ghetto gang land schools they make horror moveis outa the student gangs fighting cyborg teachers...
Let's face the facts. Without Microsoft Windows, Dell has absolutely no value as a company. It's like McDonald's without ground beef.
Does Microsoft need PC makers forever? They are moving into home appliances and are supposed to come out with the HomeStation soon. With a web browser and digital device capabilites, they will be competing with Dell as the families second PC. Do you really need a full fledged PC for your second computer when the HomeStation can do the same thing?
Microsoft wants to take over EVERYONE'S business even the banks and credit card companies transactions. So if they can have a monopoly on their home device, why not? Why wouldn't they want to make some of the profits Dell is making? What's Dell going to do if Microsoft sets up an operation to sell 20 million HomeStations a year. Is Dell going to move to Lindows? We've assumed Microsoft had no real hardware aspirations but maybe they were waiting for the right time. And there is always a new generation and new minds at Microsoft so I'm sure someone has thought about it. There's a post PC world coming and Dell may not be invited.
Personal jihad aside, Dell has made a smart (albeit slimey) business decision by trying to keep Apple's marketshare from expanding by casting doubt on the company's viability.
<strong>Keep in mind that just by stating this publically, Dell is able to instill a certain degree of FUD (fear, uncertainty, doubt) in the hearts of computer buyers. Perhaps enough to keep them away from buying a new iMac, for instance.
Personal jihad aside, Dell has made a smart (albeit slimey) business decision by trying to keep Apple's marketshare from expanding by casting doubt on the company's viability.</strong><hr></blockquote>
I think the declaration of Mike are made for internal politic.
I suppose (because i don't think Mike is fool enough to make declaration that brings nothing ) that many people from Dell are complaining that there is not enough innovation today. Saying the market of Apple is too small for such R&D developpement is a way to say that the strategy of Dell is the good one : the fewest R&D developpement, lot of publicity, and the biggest marketshare possible.
As a conclusion : I think this declaration are a way to answer to criticize about his strategy. In any case this declaration canno't have a serious impact against Apple.