Dell to alter product configurations, launch smartphones

MUMBAI, INDIA:DELL on Friday said it expects memory chip prices to remain high for several months, leading it to reconfigure its product line-up to maintain competitive prices and profits.

The world's third-largest PC maker by sales is also betting on its planned launch of tablet PCs and more smartphones to boost growth. Dell, a late entrant in the smartphone segment, seems to be countering traditional PC rival Hewlett-Packard Co.'s buy of smartphone maker Palm Inc. Hewlett-Packard is expected.

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