Dell hints it's working on smartphone

Iria · Jul 28, 2008, 11:03 PM

It wasn't much more than an offhand comment this time, but Michael Dell's got the gadget-obsessed stirred up again.

In an interview with Om Malik of GigaOm, Dell was asked about the company's plans in the smartphone industry. At first he gave a vague, corporate PR-type answer: "We are certainly looking at the whole smartphone category, but I wouldn't expect anything anytime soon." But when Malik pressed him about whether his company was more interested in a Symbian or Android OS for any potential handheld device, Dell was slightly more informative.
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Customgamer1 · Jul 29, 2008, 12:01 AM

Dell right now is doing well as a company still at the top of the list for the biggest selling computer business and I think they could be good for them.

I hate comparing all the computer business to Apple, but you almost have to

They do desktops and laptop and now a smart phone.

It would make sense for Dell to do the same, however it better be damn good or don't bother.

Apple sells it's products because they know how to market and get the loyal customer. If Dell can start to ramp up the marketing and really push the products I have a strong feeling they will in first place for years and years to come!

I hope they do this!

Jul 28, 2008, 11:03 PM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 74	Dell hints it's working on smartphone It wasn't much more than an offhand comment this time, but Michael Dell's got the gadget-obsessed stirred up again. In an interview with Om Malik of GigaOm, Dell was asked about the company's plans in the smartphone industry. At first he gave a vague, corporate PR-type answer: "We are certainly looking at the whole smartphone category, but I wouldn't expect anything anytime soon." But when Malik pressed him about whether his company was more interested in a Symbian or Android OS for any potential handheld device, Dell was slightly more informative. _____________ Source: Crave

Jul 29, 2008, 12:01 AM	#2
Customgamer1 Fell off the tech wagon Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 2,265 Rep Power: 57 System Specs	Dell right now is doing well as a company still at the top of the list for the biggest selling computer business and I think they could be good for them. I hate comparing all the computer business to Apple, but you almost have to They do desktops and laptop and now a smart phone. It would make sense for Dell to do the same, however it better be damn good or don't bother. Apple sells it's products because they know how to market and get the loyal customer. If Dell can start to ramp up the marketing and really push the products I have a strong feeling they will in first place for years and years to come! I hope they do this! __________________ Asus Laptop: 2.5 Intel Core 2 Duo, 4gigs DDR 2, Windows 7 64bit! Windows 7 > OSX!

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