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Dell Plans to Sell PCs at Wal-Mart
DJAdapt writes "In a departure from Dell's approach of selling machines only directly to customers, a Dell spokesman said Thursday that the computer maker will begin selling two of its Dimension desktop computers in about 3,000 Wal-Marts beginning June 10. Dell spokesman Dwayne Cox said the Wal-Mart deal 'represents our first step' into global retail. 'Customers want more and new ways to buy our products, and we plan on meeting their needs on a global level,' Cox said. 'Offering Dell Dimensions in Wal-Mart is a great example of this approach.'"
... global dominatio... I mean retail...
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I sure hope they bring back an elderly Microsoft Bob as a greeter for my computer when it boots up.
Somehow those who were purchasing their first computer were unable to buy it online.
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I always wanted to buy a computer from the back of a stolen van in a dark alley, but I've been a bit worried about getting robbed in such situations. Do you think Dell can cater to my needs here?
...we all love shopping at Wal-Mart so much. New Dell-Mart product lines to include the Double-Wide (2.67:1 screen aspect ratio), the RFD (includes special modem suitable for use on party lines and terminals for jumper cable power connections), Distressed (case already has buckshot pellet holes), and of course the American Traditions (deep woods camo case with storage for ammo and lures).
Wouldn't you just LOVE to be the poor Indian Dell phone support worker suddenly facing a deluge of calls from hillbillies asking "Where's my Tab?"
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selling two of its Dimension desktop computers in in about 3,000 Wal-Marts
Who the hell is going to want to buy 1/1500th of a computer?
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Went to a Super Walmart today. Loved it. It reminded me of Itoyokado in Japan.
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Coolness, where else but in America and in a Walmart?
I dunno, Japan in an Itoyokado?
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Manufactured garbage and the redneck mall go together like a hand and glove. Dell will be right at home.
How ya like dat?