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In a message dated 10/20/99 4:28:08 PM Central Daylight Time,
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> You should also consider the Dell Inspiron laptops. I have an Inspiron
7000
> with the 15" active matrix display, P-II 400MHz, 128MB ram, ATI rage w/4MB
> ram, and DVD. The Inspirons also have the S-video connector as well as USB
> and the other usual connectors. It comes with the decoding software for
> DVD. I love mine. This model is pricy though. You can order this model
or
> the 3500 with slower P-II or Celerons and smaller screen displays to reduce
> costs. For more info, go to http://www.dell.com .
>
We have included the Dell in our analysis, but discovered that they have
a difficult time price competing in Texas in their current corporate
structure. Dell has a physical presence in Texas and sells directly so they
must charge Texas sales tax at 8.25%. Some other vendors sell through
non-resident subsidiaries or related entities and are not so obligated. Dell
shipping and handling charges are surprisingly high. Consequently, at the
bottom line, a similar computer from Dell might price 10% to as much as 18%
over others. By our lights, this just is too high a premium to justify.
Tommy Holmes
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