Dell Preferred Account and Home Install Programs Further Simplify Customer Experience.Business Editors and High-Tech Writers AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 22, 2002 In an effort to make the buying and setting up of personal computers in the home easier than ever, Dell today announced two programs catered to its growing number of U.S. consumer customers. The Dell Preferred Account(a), managed by Dell Financial Services The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view of the subject. Please [ improve this article] or discuss the issue on the talk page. L.P. (DFS (Distributed File System) An enhancement to Windows NT/2000 and 95/98 that allows files scattered across multiple servers to be treated as a single group. With Dfs, a network administrator can build a hierarchical file system that spans the organization's LANs and ), in conjunction with credit processing capabilities from Fiserv Inc., enables qualified customers to establish and use a revolving line of credit Revolving line of credit A bank line of credit on which the customer pays a commitment fee and can take and repay funds at will. Normally a revolving LOC involves a firm commitment from the bank for a period of several years. to buy anything from desktop and notebook computers A laptop computer that weighs in a range from five to seven pounds. The term originated when laptops were routinely more than 10 pounds, and those that became lighter were placed in a special "notebook" category. In practice, notebook computer and laptop computer are synonymous. to software, digital cameras, service and scanners. Under the new program, just in time for Father's Day and graduation Graduation is the action of receiving or conferring an academic degree or the associated ceremony. The date of event is often called degree day. The event itself is also called commencement, convocation or invocation. , qualified customers can be approved for up to $5,000 to be used for all purchases from Dell, including repeat purchases at any time. For more information or to apply visit www.dell4me.com/dellpreferredaccount. "The Dell Preferred Account provides a level of customer convenience never seen before in a DFS financial offering," DFS President Michael Watt Michael Watt (born 27 November, 1970 in Aberdeen) is a former professional footballer. He was a goalkeeper who played for Aberdeen, Norwich City and Kilmarnock. Watt began his career with Aberdeen, where he was capped by Scotland under-21s. said. "Customers benefit because there is no minimum purchase required and they can take advantage of special offers created for Dell Preferred Account customers." For qualified customers the new Dell Preferred Account provides instant approval and customers only need to go through the approval process once. Home PC Install Means No Hassle Hassle () is a location in Närke, Sweden, where a Celtic treasure was found in 1936. It comprises a large bronze cauldron which contained two Bronze Age swords of the Hallstatt type, a pommel of bronze, two bronze buckets with Set-Up Customers buying desktop and notebook computers from Dell also can benefit from the new Home PC Installation Program. For $119, an experienced IT professional(b) will go to a customer's home to set up a computer, Internet service and e-mail, and three computer accessories. Part of the one-hour set-up includes an informal orientation session. For $139, customers can have the same service during evening and weekend hours. For more information visit www.dell4me.com/pcinstall. "Our customers ask for programs like the Dell Preferred Account and Home Install programs," said John Hamlin, vice president and general manager of Dell's U.S. consumer business. "Customer feedback is essential in making better products, and in this case, making the buying and setting up process even easier than before." About Dell Dell Computer Corporation (company) Dell Computer Corporation - One of the biggest US manufacturers of IBM PC compatibles. "From notebooks to networks", their slogan says. http://us.dell.com. (Nasdaq:DELL), the world's most preferred computer systems company, is a premier provider of products and services required for customers worldwide to build their information-technology and Internet infrastructures. The company's revenue for the past four quarters totaled $31.2 billion. Dell, through its direct business model, designs, manufactures and customizes products and services to customer requirements, and offers an extensive selection of software and peripherals. Information on Dell and its products can be obtained at www.dell.com. About Dell Financial Services L.P. Dell Financial Services is a joint venture between CIT n. 1. A citizen; an inhabitant of a city; a pert townsman; - used contemptuously. Which past endurance sting the tender cit. - Emerson. Group Inc. and Dell Computer Corporation. The fourth-largest U.S. information technology leasing supplier based on 1999 revenue, DFS was named one of Austin's 50 Fastest Growing Private Companies in 2001. The company provides an array of services ranging from simple hardware leases to complex technology finance agreements, and has surpassed more than $9 billion in finance transactions since its inception in 1997. Additional information on DFS is available at www.dellfinancialservices.com. Customers can receive a monthly financing price when they shop online at www.dell.com or call 1-800-BUY-DELL. About Fiserv Fiserv Inc. (Nasdaq:FISV FISV Fiserv, Inc (stock symbol) ) is an independent, full-service provider of integrated data processing Noun 1. integrated data processing - automatic data processing in which data acquisition and other stages or processing are integrated into a coherent system IDP automatic data processing, ADP - data processing by a computer and information management systems to the financial industry, serving approximately 13,000 financial service providers worldwide. Fiserv can be found on the Internet at www.fiserv.com. Dell is a trademark of Dell Computer Corporation. Dell disclaims any proprietary interest in the marks and names of others. (a) The Dell Preferred Account is issued by CIT Online Bank in cooperation with Dell Financial Services. (b) Service provided via third-party contract with customer. Customer will be contacted within 24 hours of system shipment to schedule installation within three to five days. Third-party provider will arrive at the customer site at a mutually agreed upon Adj. 1. agreed upon - constituted or contracted by stipulation or agreement; "stipulatory obligations" stipulatory noncontroversial, uncontroversial - not likely to arouse controversy date between 8 a.m.- 6 p.m. Monday through Friday local customer time. Service between 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday and 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Monday through Friday is available for an additional fee. Availability varies. Other conditions apply. |
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