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Dell Inc.
Formerly
PC's Limited (1984–1987)
Dell Computer Corporation (1987–2003)
Subsidiary
Industry Personal computers
Computer software
Founded May 3, 1984; 41 years ago (1984-05-03)
Founder Michael Dell
Headquarters ,
US
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
Products
Revenue Increase US$101.6 billion (FY 2022)
Number of employees
c. 133,000
Parent Dell Technologies (2016–present)

Dell Inc. is an American technology company that makes, sells, fixes, and supports computers and related products. Dell is part of a bigger company called Dell Technologies.

Dell sells many different things. These include personal computers (PCs), servers (powerful computers for networks), and data storage devices. They also sell network switches, software, and computer accessories. You might know them for selling directly to customers. This means you can order a computer exactly how you want it.

Dell is a very big company. It is one of the largest sellers of personal computers in the world. In 2015, Dell bought another big tech company called EMC Corporation. Now, Dell EMC sells things like data storage and cloud computing solutions.

What Dell Sells

Dell makes many different kinds of computers and tech products. They have special names for their products depending on who they are for.

Computers for Businesses

Dell has a line of products made for companies and offices. These include:

  • OptiPlex: These are desktop computers for office work.
  • Vostro: These are desktop and laptop computers for small businesses.
  • Latitude: These are laptops made for business use.
  • Precision: These are very powerful computers called workstations. They are used for tough tasks like video editing or design.
  • PowerEdge: These are large servers that businesses use to store data and run websites.
  • PowerVault: These help businesses store a lot of data.
  • Force10 and PowerConnect: These are special network switches that help computers talk to each other.
  • Dell Compellent and EqualLogic: These are systems for storing data in large networks.

Computers for Home and Fun

Dell also makes computers for everyday people and gamers. These include:

  • Inspiron: These are desktop and laptop computers that are good for home use and school.
  • XPS: These are high-end (more expensive) desktop and laptop computers. They are known for being powerful and well-designed.
  • G Series: These are laptops made for playing video games.
  • Alienware: This is a special brand by Dell known for making very powerful gaming computers. They are popular with serious gamers.
  • Venue: These were Dell's tablet computers.

Other Dell Products

Dell also sells many other useful items:

  • Monitors: They make computer screens, including high-quality ones called Dell UltraSharp.
  • Printers: Dell has its own line of printers.
  • Accessories: They sell things like USB drives and other computer parts.

Dell's Past Products

Over the years, Dell has stopped making some products. These include:

  • Axim: These were small handheld computers called PDAs.
  • Dimension: These were desktop computers for homes and small offices.
  • Dell Digital Jukebox: This was an MP3 player, like an early music player.
  • Dell Unix: This was an operating system (like Windows or macOS) that Dell used to make.

Dell's Slogans

Companies often use slogans to help people remember them. Here are some of Dell's past slogans:

  • Be direct (1998-2001)
  • Easy as Dell (2001-2004)
  • It's a Dell (2005-2006)
  • Yours is Here (2007–2011)
  • The power to do more (2011–present)

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