A lot of e-mail, that's for sure. That's probably application No. 1. |
Dell, Gateway, Hewlett-Packard, IBM and now Compaq are all refining product and promotional efforts to appeal to small businesses, with the Internet and direct contact playing an increasingly important role. |
In Germany, the Netherlands and the U.K., small businesses are now rivaling the U.S. in terms of PC use, with other countries showing great strides as well. |
Small firms are always checking to see if another brand or dealer represents a better choice. But past experience with a brand continues to be an important factor in new PC selection. |