Item 7.01 - Regulation FD Disclosure.

Dell Inc. intends to offer a benchmark amount of notes due 2014 (the "Notes"). Proceeds from the offering of the Notes will be used for general corporate purposes, which may include, among other things, repurchase of Dell's common stock, acquisitions, investments, additions to working capital, capital expenditures, and advancements to or investments in Dell's subsidiaries. The actual maturities and final terms of the Notes will be established at pricing and the amounts, terms, and tranches may vary from those that Dell initially offers.

Dell will offer the Notes pursuant to a prospectus relating to a shelf registration statement that was previously filed and became effective.

The prospectus and this report shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to purchase, nor shall there be any sale of the Notes in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such jurisdiction.

The offering will be made only by means of a prospectus and related prospectus supplement. Copies of the preliminary prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus may be obtained by contacting either Banc of America Securities LLC by phone at 1-800-294-1322, or by e-mail at dg.prospectus_distribution@bofasecurities.com; Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated by phone at 1-866-718-1649; or UBS Securities LLC by phone at 1-877-827-6444 (ext. 561-3884). An electronic copy of the preliminary prospectus supplement, together with the prospectus, is also available on the Securities and Exchange Commission's website at www.sec.gov.

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