06-21-2002, 03:37 PM
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Dude! You're gettin' a Dell!
http://msnbc-cnet.com.com/2100-1040-938267.html?type=pt&part=msnbc&tag=alert&form=feed&subj=cnetnews
"A new report from market researcher ARS speculates that the PC giant is getting ready to place an order with a contract manufacturer in Taiwan. The report says Dell's systems will likely be based on Microsoft's Pocket PC platform."
It is likely going to be a communications device of some sort, and of course the iPAQ is squarely in Dell's sights. Dell is well known for delivering quality products undercutting the competition. No word on price or availability. In fact, Dell won't even comment.
Thanks to Mulder for the link. No, not Fox, Jim.  (I am sure he has never heard that one before.)
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06-21-2002, 03:48 PM
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[hands clasped in prayer mode] Dear God, please tell me the Dell doofus won't appear on TV ads saying.."Dude! You're gettin a PDA!. I beg of thee. 8O [/prayer mode]
This could help bring some credibility to the PocketPC platform, but I shudder to think what this monstrosity will look like. Style has never been one of Dell's strong points, if you know what I mean. :roll:
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06-21-2002, 03:59 PM
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I love those commercials for some reason. That kid is going to be in some movie later this year.
Dude! You're gettin' a Pocket PC!
Hey, check it out. He has his own site now! http://www.dell.com/us/en/dhs/topics...teven_home.htm
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06-21-2002, 04:01 PM
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I know why you like those commercials. The dude's from Tenn.
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06-21-2002, 04:05 PM
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I especially loved the Christmas commercials where "Steve" was dressed like an elf. He looked more like a troll.
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06-21-2002, 04:11 PM
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I'm hoping ElectronicArts will one day release a game for PocketPC called Shoot the Troll which features "Dude." Hell, I'd buy a PocketPC just for that!
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06-21-2002, 04:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Marlof Bregonje
I know why you like those commercials. The dude's from Tenn.
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Well, there you go. Chattanooga, TN. You know, we build Dell's here in Nashville.
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06-21-2002, 04:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Foo Fighter
Hell, I'd buy a PocketPC just for that!
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Promises, promises, promises.
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06-21-2002, 05:20 PM
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Dude aside...
Dude aside, I'm really curious what Dell can come up with.
I expect that they wouldn't enter the market unless they thought they could outdo their competitors. Either with better pricing or more features. Since PocketPc is a pretty standardized platform I would imagine better pricing, just like their PC's.
How about a 64 MB built-in CF unit for $400, with pretty good screen, sound, and battery life? That could kick some serious ass in the marketplace I think, especially with Dell's consumer marketing. We all laugh at Steven, but I bet he could sell a lot of PocketPC's.
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06-21-2002, 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Ed Hansberry
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What? Bill and Ted�s Excellent Adventure 3: The Taste of Silicon :lol:
Seriously though this should be interesting. I think PPC's are going to end up splitting. The thicker PPC's that have ALL the bells and whistles. and Thin PPC's like the Toshiba 310. Will Dell go thick or thin or both?
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