The Dell company markets specific brand names to different market segments such as, OptiPlex, Precision, and Latitude, for the business group. OptiPlex provides desktop computers for offices. Their ‘n’ Series of desktop computers and laptops are shipped with Linux or FreeDOS installed in them. Their Vostro systems are for small businesses and they provide both laptops and desktop computers for this purpose. Their Latitude product line consisted of commercial notebook computers. The Precision brand was a workstation system and high performance notebook computer. The PowerEdge product was business servers. Their Powervault brand was a direct attach and contained some network attached storage. They provide network switches called PowerConnect., and their Dell EMC was a storage area network.
Dell’s home computers were those which included the Inspiron and XPS brands and they were priced so the individual could afford to get a personal computer for their home. They still valued their performance and dependability as well as their ability to expand or upgrade. The three consumer systems available are the Inspiron (consumer desktop and notebooks available), the XPS (high performance desktops and notebooks for the enthusiast), and the Alienware (or XPS Extreme), which is their high performance gaming systems.
Dell also expands their business by offering Red Hat and SUSE Linux for servers. They do not offer these systems on their website because of their license agreement with Microsoft, so customers have to request them specifically. Red Hat and SUSU Linux are available at significantly lower prices and are available on the Inspiron, XPS and the ‘n’ Series systems. They provide service and support by offering extended support with their removal of spyware and computer viruses. They have a solution center and Dell On Call service for those who need assistance with their computers after they have purchased them. They don’t just go away after they sell you a product. They are happy to assist you if you need help. They also have guarantees on their products and stand behind their products.
You can go online or request a catalog from Dell and you can get the computer you want or need at a reasonable price and Dell also offers a payment plan for their customers. You can build the computer with the software that you want or need so there is a wide variety of systems available.