Dell's first-quarter profit declines 79% as computer sales fall

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Dell's fiscal first-quarter earnings dropped 79% as the computer maker reported weaker revenue in its computing segment.

The quarter marks Dell's sixth straight period of year-over-year profit declines amid an industry-wide slump in personal computer sales as tablets and smartphones become more popular devices.

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