Dell

Description

Whether you spend most of your time in a cubicle or on a couch, chances are good that there's a Dell in front of you. The world's #1 direct-sale computer vendor provides a broad range of computer and entertainment products for the consumer and enterprise markets. In addition to a full line of desktop and notebook PCs, Dell offers network servers, workstations, storage systems, printers, handheld computers, digital music players, LCD and plasma televisions, projectors, and Ethernet switches. The company also markets third-party software and peripherals. Dell's growing services unit provides systems integration, support, and training.RETURN

Apple

Desription

Computers are still at the top of Apple's playlist, but music-related products account for a growing percentage of its mix. Apple Computer's desktop and laptop computers -- all of which feature its OS X operating system -- include its sleek iMac and iBook for the consumer and education markets, and more powerful MacBook Pro, Power Mac, and PowerBook for high-end consumers and professionals involved in design and publishing. Other products include its hit digital music players (iPod) and online music store (iTunes), as well as servers (Xserve), wireless networking equipment (Airport), and publishing and multimedia software. The company's FileMaker subsidiary makes database software.RETURN