Del Computers, on some level, revolutionized the personal computer industry. While Del Computers has not really come up with any particularly unheard of technical innovations, Del Computers made significant changes in the way computers are bought and sold.
Del Computers really was the first major company marketing personal computers that did away with a sales force. Del Computers really was the first major company to allow a consumer interested in finding and purchasing personal computer equipment to buy directly from the manufacturer.
Indeed, many people have argued that IBM hit the skids on some level and in many ways after the advent of Del Computers direct sales program. In fact IBM eventually phased out most of its own sales force and converted its marketing program in such a way that it now features service consultants.
Del Computers, with its direct order capacity, allows a consumer the chance to design his or her own personal computing unit to a great and significant extent.
Del Computers allow a person to pick and choose what types of components he or she wants in a given personal computer unit or laptop computer.
Over the phone by calling a toll free number or through the Del Computers Internet Website, a person can describe and develop his or her own computer unit. It does not take a great deal of time to “build” a computer – desktop or laptop – using the Del Computers toll free number or Internet Website.
Del Computers has said that it intends to maintain its commitment to allowing consumers to formulate their own choices when it comes to equipment purchases. In fact, Del Computers has announced that intends to allow consumers even more flexibility into the future.