GroupA

s1130182 Takanori Hattori

s1150136 Ayaka Takai

s1160044 Hiroki Ohashi

s1160155 Hiroki Nakamura

Week 5 : Dell USA

http://www.dell.com/

Question 1

Explain whether the organization of information in the site is user-friendly or not?

The organization of information on this site is user-friendly.

- The main content is sales of PC made by the Dell company and a support of the product.

- In the sales page of the product, the product is explained plainly and displayed.

- the top page is written by a comprehensible text.

- the link of guest type makes clear what the user will get from the link.

Question 2

Explain whether the presentation of content is appealing or not?

Dell USA homepage is attractive.

Because:

- It can know the composition of PC in detail in the page of the net sales.

- the page of the product support is a fruitful content.

- the latest information can be obtained in the headline.

→This relates to “2b. Insert meaningful headlines and subheads.“.

Question 3

Explain whether the effective use of technology is demonstrated?

The effective use of technology is demonstrated.

- In the page to sell the Internet, the composition of PC can be seen in detail.

- It introduces solution to various troubles and download of driver etc. in the page of the support.

- a personal computer and a corporate notebook computer with an excellent multitasking capability are announced.

Question 4

Who is the target audience? Is the website appropriate for the projected audience?

Dell Inc. is one of the largest technological corporations in the world.

The target audience is interested people in the personal computer.

- For instance: people who think that it newly buys personal computer, people who are requesting information on new item.

This site is very appropriate for such an audience for them.

It is very important to be able to choose the composition of parts of PC freely.

Question 5

Explain the quality of the content.

This site has enough quality information for

almost users.

- informations about Dell, its products, its

support services and so on.

- the content covers users' requests.

But the level of this website may difficult for

some users.

- Website Grader's report says

"Readability Level : Advanced / Doctoral

Degree".

Question 6

Is the information accessible?

The information of this website is accessible.

- this website has multiple routes to the same

information.

example:

menu bar classified by target and purpose

The menu bars help users to reach their target.

That is related with

"6c. Offer multiple routes to the same

information."

Question 7

Explain whether the resources use real-world

situations.

The resources of this site are used in real-

world situations.

- Dell Desktop Computers and

Laptop/Notebook Computers are used by

enormaous users.

- Dell offer support service and warranty

information.

That is important for users to use computer

comfortably.

s1130182 Takanori Hattori

s1150136 Ayaka Takai

s1160044 Hiroki Ohashi

s1160155

Hiroki Nakamura