PC market unlikely to change with new versions of portable devices, says Michael Dell

A number of ultraportable devices being introduced by different hardware vendors including Dell were not likely to change shape of the PC market, according to Michael Dell.

Answering to a query on the netbook phenomenon, Dell himself was not convinced with the form factor. He argued that 85% of portable computers with advanced operating systems were in use in 14-15 inch screen size and it was difficult to predict how widespread the use of 8 to 10-inch size screen devices would be.

Michael recalled that Dell introduced a product in that range but believed those netbooks might not prove to be a massive growth factor in the market.

Michael, the founder and chief executive of Dell, was planning company’s push into services by launching an expanded managed service in London including helpdesk support for the customers.

Michael informed that Dell’s services business accounted for £3.8bn. According to him companies spent $2 to $3 on support and infrastructure services for every dollar spent on PCs. He explained that by selling 90,000 machines to an Australian mining company, Dell could get opportunity to target that $2 to$3 and take over its system management.

Michael clarified that Dell would prefer smaller acquisitions and would not go for really big acquisition like EDS by DP.

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