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Round Rock, Texas — Dec 21, `07 — Dell and Tesco today announced the availability of Dell notebook and desktop computers in Tesco, a premier international retailer with operations in Europe and Asia.

Beginning next month, customers will be able to purchase Dell XPS and Inspiron products in Tesco stores, primarily in the UK, with sales also in Ireland, Poland, Czech Republic, and Slovakia.

Dell products will soon be available in more than 10,000 stores and on-line around the globe.

In the past several months Dell has announced relationships with Best Buy in the US, DSG International and Carrefour in Europe, Staples in the US, Courts stores in Singapore, Gome stores in China, Bic Camera Inc. in Japan, Carphone Warehouse in the UK and Wal-Mart in the U.S., Canada, Brazil and Mexico. More at Dell.

ROUND ROCK, Texas –BUSINESS WIRE– Dec 13, ‘07 — Dell and DSG international plc (DSGi), one of Europe’s leading consumer electronics retailers, announced the availability of Dell notebook and desktop computers in DSGi stores.

Beginning in January 2008, DSGi and Dell customers will be able to buy a range of Dell notebooks and desktops through PC World, Currys and Currys.digital stores in the UK, as well as Dixons.co.uk online.

Customers will also be able to buy Dell products through the European network of DSGi store brands such as Electro World, PC City, and Elkjop. Customers can buy products in stores from Norway to Greece, and from Spain to Finland.

Dell also plans to sell systems through DSGi stores in the Czech Republic, Hungary, and Poland.

DSGi’s unique TechGuys services in the UK will be extended across the new Dell products, providing full IT customer service availability including telephone support, installation and set-up. DSG operates similar support services across its European operations.

With this agreement, Dell products will soon be available in more than 10,000 stores and on-line around the globe.

In the past several months Dell has announced relationships with Best Buy in the US, Carrefour in Europe, Staples in the US, Courts stores in Singapore, Gome stores in China, Bic Camera Inc. in Japan, Carphone Warehouse in the UK and Wal-Mart in the US, Canada, Brazil and Mexico.

The DSGi and Dell agreement will cover stores in UK, Ireland, Spain, Italy, Greece, Norway, Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland.

SANTA CLARA, Calif –BUSINESS WIRE– Nov 20, ‘07 — Seagate Recovery Services, a Seagate today announced an agreement with Staples, the world’s largest office products company, to provide data recovery services to Staples’ customers throughout the United States via its in-store EasyTech services staff.

Through this agreement, Staples’ customers can now take any brand or type of digital media requiring data recovery services to one of more than 1,400 Staples stores across the country. In each store, personnel will determine the specific data recovery needs and provide the appropriate services.

Today, the value of data far outweighs the cost of the media and computer systems on which the information is stored. When digital content is lost or inaccessible, customers need reliable, secure and professional recovery services. Staples, working with Seagate Recovery Services through its Security by Staples initiative, now provides a convenient and trusted environment for customers to receive the highest quality data recovery services.

Seagate Recovery Services has nearly 20 years of experience in recovering valuable data from a variety of media, including computer disc drives, RAID arrays, external drives, flash media, tape and optical media including CDs and DVDs.

Data loss can be caused by mechanical failure of a device, contamination, fire or water damage, human error or other factors. In most cases, the data can be recovered by trained technicians by using a combination of software technologies and/or physical reconstruction of the device.

Staples customers who have lost data can take their digital media to Staples EasyTech technicians who are trained to help customers with services such as hardware and software installations, data protection and security, and repair and troubleshooting. All recovered data will be returned to the customer on an external USB hard drive with a two year limited warranty. If no data is recovered, the customer is not charged for the service. Kool!

ROUND ROCK, Texas and FRAMINGHAM, Mass. - Staples and Dell today announced that starting on Nov. 11, customers will have the option to hit the “Easy Button” at 1,400 Staples stores for a wide assortment of Dell notebook and desktop computers, monitors, printers, ink and toner.

Staples, the country’s leading retail destination for printing, will be the only office superstore to offer Dell products in stores and through its Web site. As part of its ongoing efforts to extend the advantages of its direct business model, Dell’s relationship with Staples is the latest in a series of retail agreements aimed at reaching more customers worldwide.

“Dell pioneered the “easy button” in computing through our direct business model. Now with Staples we’re bringing all the benefits of direct to shoppers across America,” said Michael Dell, chairman and CEO, Dell. “With Staples, we are underscoring our commitment to listen to customers and deliver what they want – new and exciting ways to experience Dell’s award winning products with the same great prices and convenience.”

The initial products offered at Staples will include Inspiron 1721 and 1521 notebooks, Inspiron 530 desktops, Dell 948 and 926 all-in-one inkjet printers, Dell 1320c laser printer, Dell SE198WFP 19-inch widescreen flat panel LCD monitor, and the Dell E228WFP 22-inch widescreen flat panel LCD monitor. Additionally, Staples will offer ink and toner for most Dell printers.

“We know our customers will appreciate the ability to see, touch and immediately take Dell products to the home or office,” said Ron Sargent, chairman and CEO, Staples. “By becoming Dell’s first comprehensive retailer in the Americas, and deepening our offerings with one of the world’s most respected brands, we’re making it easy to buy great technology products this upcoming holiday season and beyond.”

Companies Partner on Environmental Initiatives

Staples today announced that it plans to join Dell’s “Plant a Forest for Me” initiative, which enables organizations worldwide to share best practices and, as partners, facilitate the planting of trees in sustainably managed reforestation projects. In addition, as part of its EcoEasy initiative, Staples is making it even easier to “go green” and support America Recycles Day (Nov. 15) when buying Dell products.

With this announcement Dell products are now available in more than 10,000 stores around the globe. By providing new products and services, and multiple ways to connect with Dell – via the Internet, over the phone and now at select retail outlets – Dell expects to connect with new customers and increase sales in all regions. Dell recently announced relationships with Gome stores in China, Bic Camera Inc. in Japan, Carphone Warehouse in the U.K. and Wal-Mart in the U.S., Canada, Brazil and Mexico.

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