Perhaps Dell (DELL) Could Sell Its PCs At Apple (AAPL) Stores

One of the biggest threats to Dell’s (DELL) comeback may be Apple. Hewlett-Packard (HPQ), Lenovo, and Acer probably have a fairly steady hold on their pieces of the market. But, the Mac’s share has been growing. Last quarter Apple sold about 1.5 million Macs.

And, now Apple is preparing to launch its new Leopard OS. Users of the iPod, drawn to its easy-to-use interface may be willing to look at the other big product in Apple’s line. And, if early reports about the Leopard are correct, it will make using the Mac an even better overall experience.

According to The Associate Press, analysts predict that Mac sale will keep up their double digit growth rate, which is a pace that Dell can only dream about. Dell has begun selling its PCs at retail, starting with Wal-Mart. But, warehouse outlets and department stores are not the idea locations to sell computers.

Perhaps Apple would let Dell sell its PCs at the Apple retail stores. For a piece of the action.

Douglas A. McIntyre