Dell

Dell is an American multinational, among the most important in the world in the production of personal computers and computer systems. Here you can find used Dell PCs , used Dell monitors, portable PCs, refurbished PCs , refurbished monitors, servers, used laptops and much else. Dell ensures absolute quality of the products, wide range available.

A brand that has become increasingly popular in recent years also thanks to direct sales, it is a giant in the IT sector.

Yet another Stars and Stripes success story, that of Dell and its namesake owner is one of those growth stories for managers.

The name is in fact not an acronym or acronym, but the surname of the person who founded this empire in the 80s.

Birth of an international brand.

As with many American technology brands, Dell's story also begins from scratch . It was in fact 1984, when a very young Michael began reconditioning and selling computers to his fellow students. In fact, at that time Michael was a student at the University of Texas and its medical school and his idea of ​​"business" was to earn some extra money.

The success is immediate and overwhelming, and a hobby with a bit of a market (in American slang "side business") becomes a real business. In fact, excellent feedback immediately pushed nineteen-year-old Michael to drop out of university to dedicate himself full time to computers. His parents also contribute to his business idea, both as encouragement and as sponsors and financiers of the same. PC's Limited is officially born.

PC's Limited.

The new company was not yet born with the definitive name but with that of PC's Limited. Unlike the name, the business idea is very clear and certain. In fact, Michael Dell began his business by focusing mainly on refurbished computers. Not only those, but also new and proprietary solutions. The first proprietary product is in fact the Turbo PC. The first product completely created by the young Michael was an IBM-compatible system, based on an Intel 8088 CPU and equipped with a hard disk and floppy drive. The success of this first creation was immediate. Not a single success, but replicated with countless machines, both "proprietary" and "assembled" type.

It only takes four years to turn a small idea into a solid company. A company that, unlike the others, chooses not to create a sales network and a fixed proposal, but leaves everything in the hands of customers.

From PC's Limited to Dell.

It was 1988 when the transformation from a solid national company to an empire spanning two oceans took place. In this unforgettable year, PC's Limited becomes Dell Computer Corporation , opens its first offices in London and goes public. Dell is no longer a one-man company, but one led by a board of directors and a CEO. The institutional relief allows Michael to have time for the technical aspects, his favorites. Yes, because Dell does not stop at desktop computers, but in a farsighted manner decides to also enter the notebook sector. It did so in 1989 with the DELL 316LT. The first laptop from this brand gives a further boost to the growth of the company. Enormous push, which led Dell Computer Corporation to enter the Fortune 500, the list of the best 500 American companies, just 8 years after its creation.

Dell Computers and the internet

The direct sales strategy was enriched with a new fundamental tool in 1996. In fact, it was in this year that the Dell.com website was launched. The possibility for the user to customize his new computer becomes maximum, for further business growth. A huge increase in terms of numbers, which led to exceeding the milestone of 10 million units sold in 1997. A volume which led Dell to overtake Compaq and become the first PC manufacturer in the world in 1999. The overtaking did not last long and was only beaten by the merger of HP and Compaq which brought Dell into second position, even if only for a short time. It will only take a few years, and it will return to first position , thanks also to strategic mergers in sectors linked to the company's main one.

Dell Computer Acquisitions

After the explosive growth phase around the turn of 2000, the numbers begin to decline and contract . There are two causes, the slowdown in the demand for PCs due to market saturation and the appearance of new technological solutions (tablets and smartphones) which make owning a computer less essential. In addition to these, the competition is also increasing in the competition sector, with Chinese manufacturers (Lenovo, Acer and Asus but not only) growing at a dizzying rate.

Faced with the slowdown in its main sector, Dell decides to proceed with strategic acquisitions to broaden the market. It then acquires:

• Alienware. Gaming PC manufacturer in 2006;

• EqualLogic. Company active in the storage market in 2009;

• Perot Systems. Technology services company;

• KACE Networks. Systems management solutions;

• Boomi. Leading cloud company;

• Compellent. Another strong company in the storage market;

• Force 10 Networks. Company specialized in the network management sector;

• AppAssure Software. Backup solutions;

• SonicWall. Security in data management.

These are just some of the acquisitions made by Dell. Acquisitions that demonstrate the brand's turning point, from a simple manufacturer of PCs, including consumer PCs, to a global brand. A brand that therefore also dedicates its attention to companies, providing global IT solutions.

The integration between the brand's hardware and IT solutions therefore allows it to offer a complete series of products and proposals to individuals and companies.

Dell products

Starting from historical articles, up to those derived from the latest acquisitions, Dell's proposal is now complete and very varied. In terms of hardware, Dell's proposal is made up of the following categories:

Dell PCs

Dell's first product , despite the decline in recent years it still remains a priority for the brand. The proposal of this supplier is in fact very varied and appreciated by business and private customers. In particular, what is appreciated most is the flexibility of the solution and the proposal which gives the customer the feeling of having full control over his new purchase.

The variety of choice allows the possibility of creating many versions that allow you to select the perfect PC. To an excellent choice, the Dell brand combines high product quality and an after-sales assistance service that reassures even the most anxious customers. The excellent quality components used and the cost reduced to a minimum thanks to the savings on the commercial network make the Dell PC family highly appreciated by private and business users.

The Dell PC is a safe purchase , as certified by the fact that these machines, especially in the more expensive versions, have a large market even in used or remanufactured configurations.

Dell Computers

The wide variety of Dell's catalog includes all possible versions and form factors of PCs. Marketing with various brands allows every type of user to find their favorite Dell computer.

Dell gaming computer

One of the various brands, perhaps the most famous owned by Dell is Alienware . With this brand Dell predominantly covers the gaming sector, both in the desktop PC version and in notebooks. With the alien logo, Dell creates and distributes solutions of the highest technological caliber , enclosed in aesthetically aggressive cases and decorated in perfect gaming style with LEDs and oversized fans.

All In One Dell

Not just games or office for Dell , which with one of its lines also winks at those who, in addition to efficiency and computing power, also want aesthetics. This is the case of All In One computers, perfect solutions for exhibition spaces, shops or locations in private homes where you don't want to create an "office effect".

The construction quality and goodness of the components used by Dell guarantees the customer in an aspect that is usually problematic in All In Ones, that of components that are difficult to replace or upgrade. The machines sold by this manufacturer are in fact at the top of the category, allowing the customer to purchase a computer that will guarantee excellent performance for years.

Dell's complete proposal allows the customer interested in this type of computer to have only one supplier. In fact, Dell also produces or has produced keyboards and mice with its own livery, allowing the customer to have graphically coordinated workstations.

Dell Notebooks

Since the first laptop created in the 90s, Dell's evolution has never stopped , leading this American manufacturer to be the choice of many companies and individuals for a new notebook. The presence of different series that differ in purpose of use and functionality allows the brand to have a solution for each market, for a range of options much loved by consumer and business customers.

Dell Servers

The change of direction after the 2000s led Dell to excel in this category too. The brand's IT skills, combined with twenty years of assembler experience, have made entering the server sector a "standard" step for Dell. In fact, conceptually it is nothing more than a very powerful computer that manages network traffic and saves and backs up files.

To perfect hardware for the purpose, the brand has added all the skills "purchased" together with the companies acquired over the last twenty years. This mix makes Dell's proposal unique and complete, covering every type and feature of server required by the market.

Dell's manufacturing quality is also appreciable and can be seen from the reviews found online and from the offer of used and refurbished servers and workstations. Dell servers are in fact among the favorites of those who deal with regenerating computer equipment.

Not just PCs

Dell's proposition could not be complete without offering an output peripheral. This is why, under the Dell brand we can also find printers of all types, from the small home printer to the large office printing center. The technologies available are also varied and range from laser to inkjet and from black and white to colour. Even in the printer sector, Dell's quality is certified and recognized, as demonstrated by the reviews on the various online platforms.

Not just new, given that in the remanufactured sector the Dell printer offering is very complete and detailed, for products that guarantee excellent quality performance with the best price/quality ratio.

Dell laser printer

With an eye on the business sector , Dell has invested heavily in laser printers , the true protagonists of every office. On this technology that uses powder toner as a writing and printing medium, Dell has created many models. From the small single-use printer for shops and small offices that sits directly on the desk, up to the high-volume printers used in large offices. High quality printers which, starting from the warranty, up to the assistance service and original spare parts guaranteed for many years, are a guarantee for any buyer. The long life of these printers opens up interesting innovations also in the used market, in addition obviously to the remanufactured one.

Not just print

Obviously not only printing but also ancillary services, such as scanning, photocopying or sending and receiving documents. In this area, the proposal of this manufacturer has an edge, thanks also to all the skills and knowledge in the server, network and cloud fields. This range of services transforms the brand created by Michael from a hardware manufacturer to a complete partner for companies.

Monitors

This company produces everything , absolutely everything that can be used in the IT field in an office. This obviously also applies to monitors, of which Dell is one of the largest manufacturers on the market. The excellent value for money of the monitors made by this brand makes them the ideal choice for any office. High-performance and long-lasting monitors, perfect even reconditioned or used.

Accessories

In the complete proposal of this manufacturer, accessories could not be missing, ranging from the classic mouse and keyboard to power banks. But not only that, this brand also offers a line of notebook bags and backpacks and all types of accessories for your electronic devices.

Dell, from a teenager's dream to an empire

Michael's resourcefulness led one boy's idea to become an empire in computers and networking. An overwhelming success achieved thanks to a great vision of people's needs and requirements combined with the courage to innovate and change day after day. All this and much more is Dell, a brand of the present, projected into the future.