Dell to Dump Its XPS Gaming Line in Favor of Alienware

[polonyc2]

I have to admit, when Dell bought Alienware in 2006, bringing a premier line of gaming PCs into the fold, the move didn't seem to make all that much sense, as Dell already had its XPS gaming PC line. Now it seems that Dell agrees that it doesn't need both lines.

Next month, according to the Wall Street Journal, Dell will begin phasing out four gaming systems in its XPS line of PCs. This will leave the Alienware line as its sole "true" gaming systems...

Tech-Ex: Dell to Dump Its XPS Gaming Line in Favor of Alienware

[SupDawg]

This rumor is false.

Dell dropping XPS, focusing on Alienware -- Dell says no - Engadget

[polonyc2]

Originally Posted by SupDawg

This rumor is false.

Dell dropping XPS, focusing on Alienware -- Dell says no - Engadget

usually when a rumor like this pops up and after the company officially denies it...some time later the original story ends up being true after all...I'd keep my eye on this happening some time in the next few weeks/months

[Gorganzola]

Here is the post on the Dell blog site.

What's Happening to XPS? - Direct2Dell

[polonyc2]

they're diminishing the Alienware 'name' by keeping their XPS line...why did they even bother buying them out for then?...same thing with HP & VoodooPC...good thing there's still Falcon Northwest out there

[SupDawg]

I don't agree with your assessment. The XPS line has evolved into something to me which is more about quality than gaming. Alienware to me has always been about gaming first and foremost.

I know in the laptop world, most people IMO don't buy XPS for their gaming capabilities, they buy them for their looks/aesthetics/form.

[SRTDodge05]

I didnt think dell would dump the XPS since they just cameout with 2 new machines not to long ago.

[Gorganzola]

And they just laid off over 1300 people at the call centre I worked at (that includes me), closed the place down, paid out the penalties to the city, shut down manufacturing in the US. You think 2 XPS models would stop them from making a change? I hate to disappoint you, but if the needs of the business say it should be done, I guarantee it will be done, and promptly. After 3.5 years of working at Dell, I know one thing for certain, if they are going to change direction, they will do so, and it will happen very fast. They announced lay offs for my call centre in October of 2007, then the closure of our site at the end of January 2008 and had everyone out by the last week in April. The Ottawa closure will be even faster. So don't let the fact that two recent releases of XPS systems occured fool you.

Originally Posted by SRTDodge05

I didnt think dell would dump the XPS since they just cameout with 2 new machines not to long ago.

[SupDawg]

One thing is for sure. Dell won't hesitate to change directions.

[rachael24]

To hell with dell...

[SRTDodge05]

Originally Posted by Gorganzola

And they just laid off over 1300 people at the call centre I worked at (that includes me), closed the place down, paid out the penalties to the city, shut down manufacturing in the US. You think 2 XPS models would stop them from making a change? I hate to disappoint you, but if the needs of the business say it should be done, I guarantee it will be done, and promptly. After 3.5 years of working at Dell, I know one thing for certain, if they are going to change direction, they will do so, and it will happen very fast. They announced lay offs for my call centre in October of 2007, then the closure of our site at the end of January 2008 and had everyone out by the last week in April. The Ottawa closure will be even faster. So don't let the fact that two recent releases of XPS systems occured fool you.

Thats like my dad he worked for chrysler for 36 years. He went on a vacation for 2 weeks and went back to work and his boss tells him he has a month left before he has to retire or risk losing everything.

[ctal]

Originally Posted by Gorganzola

And they just laid off over 1300 people at the call centre I worked at (that includes me), closed the place down, paid out the penalties to the city, shut down manufacturing in the US. You think 2 XPS models would stop them from making a change? I hate to disappoint you, but if the needs of the business say it should be done, I guarantee it will be done, and promptly. After 3.5 years of working at Dell, I know one thing for certain, if they are going to change direction, they will do so, and it will happen very fast. They announced lay offs for my call centre in October of 2007, then the closure of our site at the end of January 2008 and had everyone out by the last week in April. The Ottawa closure will be even faster. So don't let the fact that two recent releases of XPS systems occured fool you.

Sorry to hear that, Gorgo. Hope it works out for the best for you in the long run.

Regards,
-- Al

[Gorganzola]

I don't agree with this statement at all. What Dell is doing is strictly a business decision to stay alive in the world market. Not everything is going to be a popular move. I don't take it personally, nor do I denounce Dell in any way, shape or form. It sucks to be out of a job, but I've gotten a lot in return.

I would still recommend a Dell system to anyone who needed a computer and a company to call on for support.

Originally Posted by rachael24

To hell with dell...

[Gorganzola]

I'm young enough that I can carry on and find another job. Finding a good job when you near retirement is a lot harder unfortunately. I hope things otherwise turned out good for him.

Originally Posted by SRTDodge05

Thats like my dad he worked for chrysler for 36 years. He went on a vacation for 2 weeks and went back to work and his boss tells him he has a month left before he has to retire or risk losing everything.

[Gorganzola]

Thanks bud, me too. Right now I'm enjoying some time off. I got to go golfing during the week when the green fees were cheaper, lol.

Originally Posted by ctal

Sorry to hear that, Gorgo. Hope it works out for the best for you in the long run.

Regards,
-- Al