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    I guess this means Dell might finally sell AMD systems....

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    Either that or we'll just end up with a sub-brand that DOES ship that quad-GPU Intel rig that Dell demo'ed recently...

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    I'm with 64Bit on this one, I think it will allow Dell to sell AMD systems which they cannot currently due to their agreement with Intel...
    Last edited by furkan; 23-03-2006 at 12:37 AM.

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    I think it will end up being Dells route to the AMD market share, well atleast to test the waters

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    Wheres the Kudos in owning a Dell Alienware system? :0)

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    Quote Originally Posted by vrykyl
    wheres the kudos in owning a high end system you didnt build yourself?
    Agreed. I wouldn't buy one tbh

    But lots of people can't be bothered with the hassle/research and wants that "zing" of a top-line system out of the box

    Plus Alienware Laptops are very good
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    werent they like primary competition to dell? so buying them kinda getting rid of competition , i feel somewhat sorry for future alienware owners.

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    Alienware and Dell were never competitors....

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    Quote Originally Posted by kempez

    Plus Alienware Laptops are very good
    I would prefer a Dell notebook over an Alienware.

    Alienware are just painted Clevos or something - similar to ROCK, Voodoo, and SavRow

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    Yeah I think I'd prefer a dell too. But Alienware still do nice laptops
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    Dell intends on running Alienware as a standalone subsidiary, and has no plans to co-market products with Alienware, or even offer Alienware PCs for sale over Dell's website.

    It's only the third corporate acquisition in Dell's 22-year history, and Alienware's approximately $170 million in annual revenue is just a sliver of Dell's nearly $56 billion in 2005 sales. However, the move is seen as a chance for Dell to gain more of a footprint in the consumer PC market.

    Dell spokesman Jess Blackburn said only about 15% of Dell's revenue comes from its consumer sales, with the remaining 85% from its main corporate customer base, and that the deal helps the company reach into new markets.
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