DELL DEBUTS DESKTOP SYSTEMS & WORKSTATIONS W/ 2GHZ PROCESSORS.

Dell (Nasdaq:DELL), known for the efficiency of its direct business model in bringing technology improvements to customers as quickly as possible, has debuted desktop systems and workstations with newly introduced processors running at up to 2 GHz -- the highest performance level in the industry.

Dell, with its record-low four days of inventory, is putting Intel's 2GHz Pentium 4 processor into a wide array of configurations for Dell's Precision workstations and Dimension and OptiPlex desktop systems at aggressive price points. Intel designed the Pentium 4 processor to provide a substantial boost for multimedia and Internet-centric applications and multitasking.

"Our customers, including home, business and advanced technical users, are quickly moving to Intel Pentium 4 based-systems," said Jeff Clarke, vice president and general manager, Dell Client Product Group. "With our direct model and lean inventory levels, we are able to meet their needs on a broad range of systems, and do so at the best possible value."

Dell Precision Workstations

Dell Precision Workstations are intended for professional users who demand exceptional performance in the digital content creation, computer-aided design, geographic information systems, computer animation, software development, and financial analysis markets.

Pricing in the United States for the entry-level Dell Precision Workstation 330 with the 2 GHz processor begins at $1,697. A sample performance configuration includes a single Pentium 4 processor at 2 GHz, mini-tower chassis, 18GB SCSI hard disk drive, 512MB PC800 RDRAM, NVIDIA Quadro2 Pro graphics card and 16X CD-RW for $2,805. For more information about Dell Precision Workstations visit http://www.dell.com/precision.

Dell Dimension 8100

Dimension desktops are designed for home users and small businesses requiring fast technology and high-performance computing built-to-order. Dimension 8100 series configurations in the United States with the 2GHz processor begin at $1,749.

For customers interested in high-end, multimedia performance, a sample configuration includes a system with the Intel Pentium 4 processor at 2GHz, 128 MB of RDRAM, a 100 GB hard drive (one of the largest available hard drives in the industry), NVIDIA GeForce2 GTS graphics card, 16X CD-RW drive, Harman/Kardon (HK-195) speakers, M991 19-inch monitor (18-inch viewable) and a SoundBlaster Live Sound card for $2,208. For more information about Dimension desktops visit http://www.dell.com/dimension.

Dell OptiPlex GX400

OptiPlex desktops are developed for corporate and institutional customers who need highly reliable systems within networked environments. Industry-wide compatibility contributes to the first-rate dependability of OptiPlex systems. OptiPlex GX400 series configurations in the United States with the 2GHz processor begin at $1,749.

A sample Dell OptiPlex GX400 configuration includes a single 2GHz Pentium 4 processor, mini-tower chassis, 20GB hard disk drive, 128MB PC800 RDRAM, NVIDIA TNT2 Pro AGP 16MB graphics, 48X-maximum IDE CD-ROM, Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional and 17-inch monitor for $1,866. For more information about OptiPlex desktops visit http://www.dell.com/optiplex.

Dell Services

Dell products are supported by Dell Services, which can help lower customers' cost of computing with a full suite of computing services including pre-sales consulting, deployment and after-sale support. Dell's direct model affords customers a single point of contact and customized access to electronic, remote and onsite support.

About Dell

Dell Computer Corporation (Nasdaq:DELL) is a provider of products and services required for customers to build their information-technology and Internet infrastructures. The company's revenue for the past four quarters totaled $32.6 billion. Dell ranks No. 48 on the Fortune 500, No. 122 on the Fortune Global 500 and No. 7 on the Fortune "most admired" lists of companies. Dell, through its direct business model, designs, manufactures and customizes products and services to customer requirements, and offers an extensive selection of software and peripherals.

Dell can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.dell.com.

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