Buyout deal to take Dell private could be announced on Monday
Dell (DELL) founder and CEO Michael Dell is reportedly near reaching an agreement that would see him take Dell private and leave him as its …
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Dell founder reportedly plans to spend $1 billion of his own funds to regain control of company
Give Michael Dell credit — he’s apparently willing to put his money where his mouth is. Unnamed sources have told Bloomberg that Dell, the founder …
The ultimate humiliation: Dell now getting advice from the ‘Dell Dude’ on how to fix company
Ben Curtis, an actor and former spokesperson for Dell (DELL) known for his catchphrase “Dude you’re getting a Dell,” believes that he can help the …
Microsoft may invest up to $3 billion in Dell
Microsoft (MSFT) may participate in the rumored buyout of Dell. The company is said to be in talks to invest between $1 and $3 billion …
Dell said to be considering buyout at $13 or $14 a share
Shares of Dell (DELL) jumped more than 12% earlier this week following reports that the company was in talks to go private. The talks are now …
Dell’s bold plan to reinvent itself: A USB-sized PC that gives access to Windows, Mac OS, Chrome OS
Be honest: When was the last time you felt excited about Dell (DELL)? If the answer is “never,” then you might understand why the company …
Dell reportedly in talks to become a private company
Like a lot of PC manufacturers, Dell (DELL) hasn’t been doing very well lately. And now unnamed sources have told Bloomberg that “several large banks …
Windows 8 tablets from HP, Dell and others reportedly delayed
Windows 8 tablets that were set to be equipped with a new, energy-efficient chip from Intel (INTC) are reportedly being delayed until early 2013, according …
Dell executive warned Microsoft that Windows 8, Windows RT branding would confuse everyone
The latest version of Windows brought a wave of confusion to consumers looking to purchase a new computer or tablet. Microsoft’s (MSFT) operating system is available …
Dell confirms it will exit smartphone business, drop Android
The global smartphone industry is expected to grow to reach $150 billion in 2014, and Dell (DELL) wants no part of it. According to Jeff Clarke, …
IDC projections for PC and laptop sales look extremely weird – again
IDC published a new report on connected devices this week. It was largely devoid of surprises, but one very strange aspect of IDC’s forecasting immediately …
Dell to launch a trio of touchscreen-equipped Windows 8 PCs on October 26th
Dell (DELL) on Friday revealed three new touch-enabled Windows 8 PCs designed for three different kinds of customers. The first is the XPS 12 Ultrabook/tablet hybrid. Unlike other …
Survey finds Apple desktops are the least likely to fall apart
Consumer Reports on Wednesday put out a big survey of thousands of desktop users and found that Apple’s (AAPL) desktops were the least likely to need …
Microsoft reportedly won’t let Dell build a tablet for Windows RT launch
It’s no secret that Microsoft is being much more careful than usual when it comes to which vendors it will let make tablets based on …
Ultrabooks flop in Q2, PC market implodes as Apple wins in the U.S.
Market research firm Gartner paints a grim picture of the PC market in the second quarter this year as shipments dropped more than 5% in …
Dell exec engages in Ballmeresque iPad trash talk
Whom the gods would destroy, they first make underestimate the iPad. Per the Financial Review, it seems that Dell Australia managing director Joe Kremer doesn’t …
Dell's first Windows 8 tablet revealed
After a number of failed attempts in the Android tablet market, Dell is looking to readdress the tablet space with Windows 8. According to a …
In a post-PC world, Gartner sees PC growth accelerating in 2012
Apple on Wednesday unveiled its new iPad, a sleek slate with a stunning 2,048 x 1,536-pixel Retina Display, a speedy Apple A5X processor and embedded …
iPad pushes Apple to 26.6% of the mobile PC market in Q4
Apple’s shipments of iPads and MacBooks in the fourth quarter combined to give the Cupertino-based company a 26.6% percent share of the mobile PC market, …
Canalys: Apple blazes past HP to dominate global PC market in Q4
Apple pulled ahead of HP in the fourth quarter to become the largest player in the client PC market, a new report suggested Monday. The …
Apple is now the largest buyer of semiconductors in the world
Apple is now the largest buyer of semiconductors in the world, according to market research firm Gartner. The Cupertino-based company trailed both Samsung and HP in 2010, …
Seven charged in Dell insider trading case
Seven people have been charged with trading shares of Dell stock based on inside information. Four new arrests were made by the FBI on Wednesday, …
Dell to re-enter the tablet market in late 2012, likely with Windows 8
Dell has had trouble in the mobile and tablet space. The company’s CEO, Michael Dell, has continuously bashed Android, and its Streak phone-tablet line was …
Pentagon approves Android device for Department of Defense, Apple still awaits clearance
Research in Motion’s BlackBerry OS has been the platform of choice for the Department of Defense for many years thanks to RIM’s robust security. However, …
Canalys: Apple set to become world’s top PC vendor next year
Apple is on track to become the No.1 PC vendor in the world next year according to new projections. Market research firm Canalys on Monday …
Tablet market to thin as failures drive PC vendors back to PCs
A number of recent entrants in the tablet space may make quick exits as their tablet offerings go largely unnoticed in a market seen to …
Dell reports stagnant Q3 revenue, CFO says prices may increase
Dell reported its third-quarter earnings on Tuesday, noting that its revenue of $15.4 billion was flat compared to the same period last year. GAAP earnings …
Thailand floods may hurt shipments, increase prices for PC makers
The devastating flooding in Thailand could hurt HP, Lenovo, Dell and Microsoft during the fourth quarter of this year, IDC said in a recent report. …
Dell CEO: Android cannot compete with the iPad on tablets, Windows 8 has best shot
Michael Dell, founder and CEO of Dell Inc., said on Tuesday that Android tablets have failed to gain significant traction in a market dominated by …
Dell, HP may release Windows 8 tablets in Q3 of 2012
Dell and HP will reportedly be among the first manufacturers to launch Windows 8 tablets, and the devices could be on the market as soon …
