; Dell earnings rise 72% on 54% revenue growth Dell earnings rise 63% on 52% sales gain Dell tops $12 billion in annual revenues 1997 Dell increases limit of stock repurchase program to 125 million shares Dells direct model fuels record quarterly performance Dell computer shareholders authorize share increases Dell board approves two for one stock split Dell reports industry leading results and two for one stock split Dell announces increase in stock repurchase program to 50 million shares Dell reports industry leading performance for fiscal year 1997Hardware/SoftwareDell offers a variety of hardware to its customers. This variety includes home-use, small business and large corporations. It all depends how it bests suites the customers needs. The type of computer hardware Dell Corporation has to offer is listed below. Dell Dimension: This computer is a desktop PC, was design for small-business or home users. This PC offers high-speed computing, It comes with a Pentium II processor and ranges from 333 MHz to 450 MHz. The Dimension PC can support all sorts of software programs such as, Word Processor, Graphics, and Spreadsheets. Dell OptiPlex: This computer is design for corporate and institutional customers who need reliable systems within the network environment. The Dell OptiPlex comes with Pentium II processor and ranges from 350 to 450 MHz. The OptiPlex can support the following software, Word Processor, Spreadsheets, CAD/ Graphics, Desktop Publishing, Voice Recognition, and Accounting/Financial software. Dell Precision: This computer is design to run complex applications, such as 3-D, digital content creation, software development and financial modeling. The Dell Precision comes with a Pentium II and ranges from 400 to 450MHz. The Dell Precision can support the following software, Word Processors, Spreadsheets, high-speed CAD/Gra...
