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Since this frontpage article was such a hot topic, see here - I wanted to post an update, which further points that is NOT going to happen...
http://www.cnet.com.au/desktops/pcs/0,39029439,40061082,00.htm
EDIT: Ack, now this!
http://reviews.cnet.com/4531-10921_7-6464030.html
A local Dell spokesman has effectively denied rumours that it's acquired rival PC vendor Alienware, suggesting that all speculation should be taken "with a grain of salt".
The speculation, which has since spread like wildfire across the Web, began when Rahul Sood -- CEO of Canada-based OEM PC vendor Voodoo PC -- posted his thoughts on why a Dell takeover was likely to his personal blog.
"The PC gaming market is threatening Dell's 'perceived technology leadership' - and ultimately the consumer space. The Alienware brand is cooler than Dell, and perhaps a likely candidate for Dell to take over based on size alone," said Sood.
Sood's speculation was corroborated by an anonymous source "at a high-end vendor", who told CNET.com's Rich Brown that "the deal has been done...[and] his company has received an influx of resumes from Alienware employees."
Alienware is yet to deny the claim, but the potential acquisition has been seen as a positive sign by many commentators since it would allow Dell to completely penetrate the gaming market, a feat that's proved difficult for the vendor that's struggled to shake its corporate image.
http://www.cnet.com.au/desktops/pcs/0,39029439,40061082,00.htm
EDIT: Ack, now this!
While no word has been officially released from either Dell or Alienware, we heard from a reliable source this morning that the purchase has indeed gone down. Speculation began on March 5 after a blog post by Voodoo PC CEO Rahul Sood. The new source, a contact at a high-end vendor who requested anonymity, claims that two of his company's suppliers confirmed that the deal has been done, and he also claims that his company has received an influx of resumes from Alienware employees.
An Alienware PR representative did not deny the claim but instead forwarded us a prewritten statement from the company that said: "At this time, Alienware will not comment on any speculative stories or rumors concerning Dell and Alienware's association. While we do believe that news stories like this are ultimately a strong positive reinforcement of the Alienware brand and the company's success, we will not comment on speculation or potential future events. As always, Alienware is committed to offering consumers and businesses with the best high-performance, innovative PC products on the market and we remain manically focused on that goal."
http://reviews.cnet.com/4531-10921_7-6464030.html
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