Dell should have copied Apple's branding

Dell's execs say Apple doesn't own branding words like 'pro' and 'max,' so they can use them too
Dell COO Jeff Clarke said at a media briefing that the naming decision was based on research the company did with "tens of thousands of customers."
Dell is gunning for Apple with its new Dell, Dell Pro, and Dell Pro Max laptops (yes, like that)
Dell is completely rebranding its suite of laptops, offering three iterations: Dell, Dell Pro, and Dell Pro Max. I'll break them down for you.
Dell Wants To Be the Apple of Windows, Adopts 'Pro' and 'Pro Max' Branding
Dell's rebranding is similar to Apple's naming style, which uses "Pro" and "Pro Max" for its top iPhone models. When asked about this similarity, Dell executives said that no company could claim ownership of words like "pro" or "max," as reported by PCWorld.
Dude, you’re getting an iPhone… um MacBook… er Dell Pro Max!
So that means Dell’s top-of-the-line laptop will be referred to as the Dell Pro Max (Premium), which is a step above the Dell Pro Max (Plus), which is a step above the Dell Pro Max (Base), which is a step above the Dell Pro (Premium), which is…better than XPS, Inspiron, and Latitude?
Dell Phases Out XPS Branding for New Pro and Pro Max Laptop Tiers
Named brands like XPS and Inspiron will now fall under performance categories. Plus, Dell expanded its partnership with AMD.
Dell Drops XPS Branding in Major Rebrand
Dell is retiring some of its most recognizable laptop brands, including the beloved XPS, as part of a rebranding effort unveiled at CES 2025. The company announced that its new lineup will consist of three simplified categories: Dell,
Dell roasted at CES for adopting Apple-like device names
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Dell Copies iPhone 'Pro', 'Pro Max' Naming Strategy for New PC Lineup
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Dell mocked at its own press launch for copying Apple’s naming convention
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Dell Unveils Apple-Like Rebrand in Bid to Make PCs Cool Again
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Start your photocopiers: Dell rebrand shamelessly rips off Pro iPhone marketing
In a bid to reinvigorate PC sales, Dell should've put a lot of thought into how it rebrands its PCs. Instead, it ripped off ...
CES 2025: Dell Is Rebranding, and It’s Confusing
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Dell Defends Itself After Being Questioned About Imitating Apple
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