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Who They Are What They Sell The Product They Are in Competition How They’ve Preformed in Stock

Market Stock Recommendation

Who They AreWho They Are

Dell’s BackgroundDell’s Background The company was founded in 1984 by Michael Dell, the computer

industry's longest-tenured chief executive officer, on a simple concept: that by selling personal computer systems directly to customers, Dell could best understand their needs, and efficiently provide the most effective computing solutions to meet those needs

Dell Computer Corporation, headquartered in Austin, Texas, is the world's leading direct computer systems company and a premier supplier of technology for the Internet infrastructure. Company revenue for the last four quarters totaled $32 billion.

Dell is No. 2 worldwide in market share and consistently the leader in liquidity, profitability and growth among all major computer systems companies, with approximately 40,000 employees around the globe. The company ranks No. 1 in the United States, where it is a leading supplier of PCs to business customers, government agencies, educational institutions and consumers.

Gateway’s BackgroundGateway’s Background Gateway, Inc. has grown from a two-person start up in an Iowa farmhouse to

a 9.6 billion, Fortune 250 company that employs 21,000 people around the world. Founded in 1985, Gateway went public in December 1993 (NYSE:GTW).

Headquartered in San Diego, Gateway is led by Ted Waitt, co-founder, chairman of the board, and chief executive officer. Gateway, which operates sales and technical support centers on four continents and ships products from manufacturing facilities in the United States, Malaysia and Ireland.

Gateway has been a consistent innovator in the PC industry, starting with a business model that provides maximum value for money to our customers . Gateway was the first PC manufacturer to bring to market such customer-focused concepts as a proprietary Internet service provider. And, in a move that has yet to be replicated, Gateway is the only major PC manufacturer that has a company-owned retail network, which allows for a myriad of customer-oriented services.

The Product They inThe Product They in Competition Competition

Dell Pentium 4 ProcessorDell Pentium 4 Processor ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE AND MULTIMEDIA ACTION

The Dell™Dimension 8100 desktop redefines "cutting-edge" technology. This powerful system, with Intel® Pentium® 4 processors, speeds you to the highest levels of performance ever offered on a Dimension. The Pentium® 4 processors also provide enhanced multimedia, 3D and encryption, giving you a realistic, theater-like sight and sound experience right in your own home.

The Dimension 8100 in Ion Silver with Intel Pentium 4 processors up to 1.5GHz. Priced from 1539.

4X AGP graphics card gives robust color and clarity

Built-in ATA 100 hard drive interface for fast data transfer

Integrated NIC makes you broadband ready

Four USB ports give you instant flexibility, future expandability

E-Support button gives you immediate access to tech support

Gateway Pentium 4 ProcessorGateway Pentium 4 Processor [Pentium 4] Save up to $500 on Intel® Pentium® 4 Technology! Intel® Pentium® 4 Processors are one of the most cutting-edge and advanced devices in the technology market. This week you can save up to $500 due to recent price reductions on Gateway's most advanced systems. Save $200 on a 1.3GHz system, save $300 on a 1.4GHz system or save $500 on a 1.5GHz system. Don't miss out on this amazing offer, get your P4 system today. [Performance 1300CS] [Performance 1300CS] [$200 Price Drop] Intel Pentium 4 Processor 1300MHz Gateway Mid Tower Case 128MB RDRAM PC800 20GB Ultra ATA 100 Hard Drive 48x CD-ROM Drive 3.5" 1.44MB Floppy Drive 16MB NVIDIA™ TNT-2 Vanta AGP Graphics Accelerator SoundBlaster Audio PCI 128D GCS300 Speakers Home Networking/56K Modem Combo Card 17" Color Monitor (15.9" viewable) 1 Year of America Online

What They SellWhat They Sell

Dell’s Products ListingDell’s Products Listing

• OptiPlex desktop computers• Dimension desktop PCs • Latitude notebook PCs• Inspiron notebook computers • Dell Precision workstations • PowerEdge servers • PowerApp appliance servers • PowerVault storage products • Software and Peripherals • Services; such as factory

installation of proprietary hardware and software; leasing and system installation; warranty coverage; and user support.

Gateway’s Product ListingGateway’s Product Listing• Gateway Essential PCs• Gateway Select PCs• Gateway Profile 3• Gateway Performance PCs• Gateway Handheld Solutions;

Handspring Visor Deluxe & Prism• Gateway Solo Notebook PCs• Gateway Connected Music Player• Gateway Connected Touch Pad• Web appliance; Gateway Connected

Home• Remanufactured PC’s • Services; such as remanufactured PCs,

software training courses; Ask-a-tech.

 

Stock Market Stock Market PerformancePerformance

Company Name Symbol Shares Current Previous Profit/Loss

Dell DELL 1000 $27.11 $23.68 $3,430.00

Gateway GWY 1000 $17.30 $16.26 $1,040.00

Stock RecommendationStock Recommendation

Dell has the Superior Shareholder Value. During the last fiscal year, the value of Dell common stock more than doubled. In 1996 and 1997, Dell was the top-performing stock among the Standard & Poor's 500 and Nasdaq 100, and represented the top-performing U.S. stock on the Dow Jones World Stock Index.