http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/dell-plans-to-slash-8-800-jobs-cut-3-billion-in-costs/ Engadget Comments for http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/dell-plans-to-slash-8-800-jobs-cut-3-billion-in-costs/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/dell-plans-to-slash-8-800-jobs-cut-3-billion-in-costs/Apr 1st 2008 3:51PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/dell-plans-to-slash-8-800-jobs-cut-3-billion-in-costs/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/dell-plans-to-slash-8-800-jobs-cut-3-billion-in-costs/Apr 1st 2008 3:55PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/dell-plans-to-slash-8-800-jobs-cut-3-billion-in-costs/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/dell-plans-to-slash-8-800-jobs-cut-3-billion-in-costs/Apr 1st 2008 4:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/dell-plans-to-slash-8-800-jobs-cut-3-billion-in-costs/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/dell-plans-to-slash-8-800-jobs-cut-3-billion-in-costs/Apr 1st 2008 4:19PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/dell-plans-to-slash-8-800-jobs-cut-3-billion-in-costs/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/dell-plans-to-slash-8-800-jobs-cut-3-billion-in-costs/Apr 1st 2008 8:40PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/dell-plans-to-slash-8-800-jobs-cut-3-billion-in-costs/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/dell-plans-to-slash-8-800-jobs-cut-3-billion-in-costs/Apr 1st 2008 3:53PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/dell-plans-to-slash-8-800-jobs-cut-3-billion-in-costs/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/dell-plans-to-slash-8-800-jobs-cut-3-billion-in-costs/http://crave.cnet.co.uk/mobiles/0,39029453,49296269,00.htm]]>Apr 1st 2008 3:56PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/dell-plans-to-slash-8-800-jobs-cut-3-billion-in-costs/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/dell-plans-to-slash-8-800-jobs-cut-3-billion-in-costs/Apr 1st 2008 4:35PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/dell-plans-to-slash-8-800-jobs-cut-3-billion-in-costs/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/dell-plans-to-slash-8-800-jobs-cut-3-billion-in-costs/http://finance.google.com/finance?fstype=ii&q=NASDAQ:DELL]]>Apr 1st 2008 4:46PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/dell-plans-to-slash-8-800-jobs-cut-3-billion-in-costs/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/dell-plans-to-slash-8-800-jobs-cut-3-billion-in-costs/I'm thinking a seizure. ]]>Apr 1st 2008 5:12PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/dell-plans-to-slash-8-800-jobs-cut-3-billion-in-costs/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/dell-plans-to-slash-8-800-jobs-cut-3-billion-in-costs/Present and future society have to come to the sad inevitable realization that as hi tech and business productivity technology and outsourcing advances - there will be less need for Human capital in terms of task workers, knowledge workers and low level supervisors.


On the plus side, we get things at a relatively cheaper price than we would normally pay.

Whether the benefits outweigh the cons is ultimately up to the voters and the consumers to decide]]>Apr 1st 2008 4:09PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/dell-plans-to-slash-8-800-jobs-cut-3-billion-in-costs/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/dell-plans-to-slash-8-800-jobs-cut-3-billion-in-costs/Apr 1st 2008 4:11PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/dell-plans-to-slash-8-800-jobs-cut-3-billion-in-costs/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/dell-plans-to-slash-8-800-jobs-cut-3-billion-in-costs/
This is the business model everyone keeps telling Apple they should follow. Hmmm...I'm not quite feeling that... ]]>Apr 1st 2008 4:12PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/dell-plans-to-slash-8-800-jobs-cut-3-billion-in-costs/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/dell-plans-to-slash-8-800-jobs-cut-3-billion-in-costs/Apr 1st 2008 4:41PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/dell-plans-to-slash-8-800-jobs-cut-3-billion-in-costs/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/dell-plans-to-slash-8-800-jobs-cut-3-billion-in-costs/Apr 1st 2008 4:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/dell-plans-to-slash-8-800-jobs-cut-3-billion-in-costs/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/dell-plans-to-slash-8-800-jobs-cut-3-billion-in-costs/
Looks like Michael Dell is shutting down the company and giving the money back to the shareholders.

Ah, sweet schadenfreude! I bet you regret saying that now, huh Mike?]]>Apr 1st 2008 4:15PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/dell-plans-to-slash-8-800-jobs-cut-3-billion-in-costs/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/dell-plans-to-slash-8-800-jobs-cut-3-billion-in-costs/Apr 1st 2008 4:22PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/dell-plans-to-slash-8-800-jobs-cut-3-billion-in-costs/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/dell-plans-to-slash-8-800-jobs-cut-3-billion-in-costs/Apr 1st 2008 4:26PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/dell-plans-to-slash-8-800-jobs-cut-3-billion-in-costs/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/dell-plans-to-slash-8-800-jobs-cut-3-billion-in-costs/Apr 1st 2008 4:28PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/dell-plans-to-slash-8-800-jobs-cut-3-billion-in-costs/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/dell-plans-to-slash-8-800-jobs-cut-3-billion-in-costs/
Desktop box form factor is steadily declining. In the very near future desktops will be an enthusiast only computer form factor. I mean really, just how far can you go with SLI/crossfire? the watt limit is closing in faster than they can make them more power efficient. Probably good news for PC gaming as more games will be made satisfyingly playable on notebook specs. The notebook is an awesome platform for lan gaming and ad hoc wifi multiplayer.

I fear for Dell quality and customer service. It's been going down for a while now. The three Dells lappies I own, have worked like champs. But I'm one of the lucky ones considering all the horror stories.

Dell might want to consider becoming a niche player and don't worry about getting back to the number one spot.

And update that XPS 2010. It's a fossil. :)~]]>Apr 1st 2008 4:31PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/dell-plans-to-slash-8-800-jobs-cut-3-billion-in-costs/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/dell-plans-to-slash-8-800-jobs-cut-3-billion-in-costs/Apr 1st 2008 4:37PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/dell-plans-to-slash-8-800-jobs-cut-3-billion-in-costs/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/dell-plans-to-slash-8-800-jobs-cut-3-billion-in-costs/
Who wants a bet that not one of those redundancies will my in upper management positions (you know the ones that make the decisions without really knowing what it's like to actually work at ground level and be expected to now do the work of 5 people for no more money because the company is greedy).]]>Apr 1st 2008 4:46PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/dell-plans-to-slash-8-800-jobs-cut-3-billion-in-costs/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/dell-plans-to-slash-8-800-jobs-cut-3-billion-in-costs/Apr 1st 2008 4:47PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/dell-plans-to-slash-8-800-jobs-cut-3-billion-in-costs/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/dell-plans-to-slash-8-800-jobs-cut-3-billion-in-costs/Apr 1st 2008 5:04PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/dell-plans-to-slash-8-800-jobs-cut-3-billion-in-costs/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/dell-plans-to-slash-8-800-jobs-cut-3-billion-in-costs/Apr 1st 2008 6:50PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/dell-plans-to-slash-8-800-jobs-cut-3-billion-in-costs/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/dell-plans-to-slash-8-800-jobs-cut-3-billion-in-costs/
Uh huh. I'm sorry, but who seriously made that decision? The reason why Lenovo, Sony, and Apple are kicking ass right now is *precisely* because they make premium, well-built laptops with high-quality materials, components, and quality design (both in form and function). Dell is suffering because the low-end market is cut-throat - your consumers have no loyalty, and will flee the instant your competitor is a single dollar cheaper than you.

I learned a long time ago in my various internships that price competition is really not the way to go. Someone in some third world country (or even at home) will ALWAYS be able to trump you on cost. The best bet is to make your product truly desirable in ways others have a hard time emulating.

Dell needs to *spend* their way out of this mess. They need to throw money into developing unique hardware - like Apple has with the magnetic power cord, or Sony has with laser-etching laptop cases, or Lenovo has with their durability technology. Dell laptops are 100% identical to anything coming from HP and Gateway, and that leaves price as the only deciding factor. They need to slash logistics and production costs, but they cannot afford to slash design jobs.]]>Apr 1st 2008 5:11PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/dell-plans-to-slash-8-800-jobs-cut-3-billion-in-costs/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/dell-plans-to-slash-8-800-jobs-cut-3-billion-in-costs/
Personally, I won't buy another Dell product ever. Buh bye!]]>Apr 2nd 2008 1:45PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/dell-plans-to-slash-8-800-jobs-cut-3-billion-in-costs/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/dell-plans-to-slash-8-800-jobs-cut-3-billion-in-costs/Apr 1st 2008 5:10PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/dell-plans-to-slash-8-800-jobs-cut-3-billion-in-costs/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/dell-plans-to-slash-8-800-jobs-cut-3-billion-in-costs/Apr 1st 2008 5:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/dell-plans-to-slash-8-800-jobs-cut-3-billion-in-costs/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/dell-plans-to-slash-8-800-jobs-cut-3-billion-in-costs/
The reality is DELL is getting eaten alive by its competitors and extreme measures are necessary to save the company. ]]>Apr 1st 2008 5:20PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/dell-plans-to-slash-8-800-jobs-cut-3-billion-in-costs/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/dell-plans-to-slash-8-800-jobs-cut-3-billion-in-costs/
all my earlier jokes aside, this is an important article and i hope it sparks a lot of debate.]]>Apr 1st 2008 5:19PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/dell-plans-to-slash-8-800-jobs-cut-3-billion-in-costs/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/dell-plans-to-slash-8-800-jobs-cut-3-billion-in-costs/
If the plant closing will save them $1 Billion then the 8,800 job cuts will save them $2 Billion. That means the 8,800 employees cut were making an average of $227,272 per year.

I think they'll be OK.]]>Apr 1st 2008 5:41PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/dell-plans-to-slash-8-800-jobs-cut-3-billion-in-costs/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/dell-plans-to-slash-8-800-jobs-cut-3-billion-in-costs/Apr 1st 2008 6:02PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/dell-plans-to-slash-8-800-jobs-cut-3-billion-in-costs/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/dell-plans-to-slash-8-800-jobs-cut-3-billion-in-costs/Apr 1st 2008 6:07PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/dell-plans-to-slash-8-800-jobs-cut-3-billion-in-costs/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/dell-plans-to-slash-8-800-jobs-cut-3-billion-in-costs/Apr 1st 2008 6:09PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/dell-plans-to-slash-8-800-jobs-cut-3-billion-in-costs/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/dell-plans-to-slash-8-800-jobs-cut-3-billion-in-costs/Apr 1st 2008 6:20PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/dell-plans-to-slash-8-800-jobs-cut-3-billion-in-costs/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/dell-plans-to-slash-8-800-jobs-cut-3-billion-in-costs/Apr 1st 2008 9:52PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/dell-plans-to-slash-8-800-jobs-cut-3-billion-in-costs/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/dell-plans-to-slash-8-800-jobs-cut-3-billion-in-costs/Apr 1st 2008 6:53PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/dell-plans-to-slash-8-800-jobs-cut-3-billion-in-costs/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/dell-plans-to-slash-8-800-jobs-cut-3-billion-in-costs/Apr 1st 2008 6:38PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/dell-plans-to-slash-8-800-jobs-cut-3-billion-in-costs/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/dell-plans-to-slash-8-800-jobs-cut-3-billion-in-costs/Apr 1st 2008 7:04PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/dell-plans-to-slash-8-800-jobs-cut-3-billion-in-costs/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/dell-plans-to-slash-8-800-jobs-cut-3-billion-in-costs/Apr 1st 2008 7:10PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/dell-plans-to-slash-8-800-jobs-cut-3-billion-in-costs/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/dell-plans-to-slash-8-800-jobs-cut-3-billion-in-costs/
Just looking at the laptop lineup at Dell gives me a headache and that's before I look at the upgrade options.]]>Apr 1st 2008 9:41PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/dell-plans-to-slash-8-800-jobs-cut-3-billion-in-costs/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/dell-plans-to-slash-8-800-jobs-cut-3-billion-in-costs/Apr 1st 2008 9:57PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/dell-plans-to-slash-8-800-jobs-cut-3-billion-in-costs/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/dell-plans-to-slash-8-800-jobs-cut-3-billion-in-costs/
Not surprised by 8000 job loss hopefully they see this as a flag and do a turn around. They get more creative in design and hire a new advertising agency that'll really market and not sell sh*t like "Vegan that didn't choose green."]]>Apr 1st 2008 10:30PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/dell-plans-to-slash-8-800-jobs-cut-3-billion-in-costs/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/dell-plans-to-slash-8-800-jobs-cut-3-billion-in-costs/Apr 2nd 2008 12:46AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/dell-plans-to-slash-8-800-jobs-cut-3-billion-in-costs/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/dell-plans-to-slash-8-800-jobs-cut-3-billion-in-costs/
It's like Rockefeller: "Just a little more..."

There's no end to greed. It's a disease of the soul.


With all these layoffs, I don't know how people are supposed to make a living. And all the while, we have a president who apparently thinks the economy is just fine. This is the time for small business.]]>Apr 2nd 2008 8:13AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/dell-plans-to-slash-8-800-jobs-cut-3-billion-in-costs/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/dell-plans-to-slash-8-800-jobs-cut-3-billion-in-costs/Apr 2nd 2008 9:09AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/dell-plans-to-slash-8-800-jobs-cut-3-billion-in-costs/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/dell-plans-to-slash-8-800-jobs-cut-3-billion-in-costs/Intel chips and M$'s OS.
I prefer Apple and if this new was about them I'd be crapping in my drawers right now.
Dell and is just marketing and distribution. Those clowns don't make squat!!!
All Dell and the other pc trash kit makers care about is the number of units they can move. M$ on the other hand is worried about their royalties checks coming in from the sell of those systems.
Apple all the way!!!!!!!]]>Apr 2nd 2008 10:23AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/dell-plans-to-slash-8-800-jobs-cut-3-billion-in-costs/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/dell-plans-to-slash-8-800-jobs-cut-3-billion-in-costs/Apr 2nd 2008 11:46AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/dell-plans-to-slash-8-800-jobs-cut-3-billion-in-costs/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/dell-plans-to-slash-8-800-jobs-cut-3-billion-in-costs/
Dell's a bad choice as it is, and from the looks of it, it's only going to get worse.]]>Apr 2nd 2008 4:20PM