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QVC Buyers Pay $72 Premium for First Purchase of New Dell Inspiron Mini 10 Netbooks

February 27th, 2009 | Comments Off | Posted in Consumer Electronics & PCs, DRTV Retailer, Suppliers

The price of the exclusive QVC offer was $559, while a model with the same configuration became available on the Dell website just a week later for $487.  That’s a 15% premium for customers buying a new but decidedly entry-level PC.  So, were the QVC shoppers willing “early adapters” or naïve dupes? PC World Feb. 26, 2009

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Dell to Launch New netbook PC — First on QVC, then on Dell.com

February 20th, 2009 | Comments Off | Posted in Consumer Electronics & PCs, DRTV Retailer, Suppliers

Computer maker Dell will begin accepting “pre-orders” for its new Inspiron Mini 10 netbook through QVC about a week before Dell starts taking advance orders on its own Web site.  Here’s why according to a Dell spokesmann, “”Because netbooks are a new PC category, particularly with non-technical, mainstream consumers, a conversational, demonstration-centered experience like a QVC [TV] spotlight segment is an ideal venue to inform, engage, and excite.”  Say it on, brother…  Betanews Feb. 19, 2009

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Honeywell Brand HDTVs to Debut on HSN

February 5th, 2009 | Comments Off | Posted in Consumer Electronics & PCs, DRTV Retailer
Honeywell Altura ML Series HDTV

Honeywell Altura ML Series HDTV

SOYO Inc. has signed an agreement with HSN to debut Honeywell brand HDTVs. On Saturday February 7th, HSN will feature the Honeywell Altura(tm) ML Series High-Definition LCD HDTVs in 32 and 42 inch sizes.”  Soyo Group, Inc. Press Release on Marketwatch.com Feb. 4, 2009

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Michael Dell to Pitch on QVC Tonight During 7 p.m. ET Hour

December 7th, 2008 | Comments Off | Posted in Consumer Electronics & PCs, DRTV Retailer, Suppliers

The cheeky news item on the UK’s Inquirer website is available here.  And confirmation comes from QVC’s program guide here.  Dec. 6, 2008

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