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Dell's enhanced product portfolio and competitiveness are driving renewed growth worldwide, Michael Dell, chairman and CEO, and Brian Gladden, Dell chief financial officer, told shareholders today at the company's annual shareholder meeting. Mr. Dell reviewed progress the company is making in its five growth priorities, including, the fastest growth in the industry during Q1 in consumer units and becoming the No. 1 choice of consumers for desktops and laptops in a survey by the Frost &...

By Philipp Gollner and Kiyoshi Takenaka SAN FRANCISCO/TOKYO (Reuters) - Dell Inc. said on Monday it will recall 4.1 million notebook computer batteries because they could overheat and catch fire, in the biggest recall in its 22-year history. The world's largest personal computer maker blamed the voluntary recall on lithium-ion batteries made by Sony Corp., which Dell said could in rare cases produce smoke and catch fire. Dell, which expected no financial impact from the recall, said...

By Philipp Gollner and Kiyoshi Takenaka SAN FRANCISCO/TOKYO (Reuters) - Dell Inc. said on Monday it will recall 4.1 million notebook computer batteries because they could overheat and catch fire, in the biggest recall in its 22-year history. The world's largest personal computer maker blamed the voluntary recall on lithium-ion batteries made by Sony Corp., which Dell said could in rare cases produce smoke and catch fire. Dell, which expected no financial impact from the recall, said...

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Dell Inc. is launching a line of upscale and more expensive computers after aggressive price-cutting led to lower-than-expected revenue growth last quarter.The company on Wednesday is unveiling three high-powered desktop computers and a notebook "aimed at tech enthusiasts, gamers and buyers who prefer the best products, services and individualized support," Dell said in a statement.The new XPS series computers start at $1,099 and a notebook version starts...