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Dell scores wireless contract in China
FACED with dropping PC sales, Dell is branching out by developing a wireless device for China Mobile.
Apparently various Dell/China Mobile devices were shown off at a meeting behind the bamboo curtain but nether Dell nor China Mobile are saying anything about them.
Making wireless gear for the world's biggest mobile carrier can only help Dell's bottom line and would place the tinman in competition with RIM and Apple.
Gartner said that while the PC market has gotten sicker, sales of handsets with web and e-mail functions, known as smartphones by the rest of us, rose 27 per cent last quarter.
Another analyst, UBG's Maynard Um, told Bloomberg that Dell's entry into the smartphone category has largely been anticipated. However he felt it might be a bit late for Dell to elbow its way into a crowded market.
Chief executive Michael Dell said in September that the company may eventually flog smaller devices with features similar to smartphones.
Apple has also been trying to elbow its way into the Chinese market but has failed to reach any deal with the local telecoms which enable products to be affordable while at the same time giving Apple stonking profits. µ
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"Gartner said that while the PC market has gotten sicker..."
I haven't been part of the young and hip set for a while now, but I'm pretty sure sick translates to awesomely cool in many areas of the US.
Just thought you'd like to know. :)
Lots of coverage around Dell's activity with China Mobile yesterday. Just to clarify Dell attended the China Mobile event as a supporting development partner and showed a prototype device as a proof of concept. No products were announced. China Mobile has close to 500 million subscribers and an existing relationship with Dell. Good extension of the relationship.