Dell Adds Ultralight Notebook PC To Corporate Lineup; Other Lightweight Latitude Notebook Gets Performance Boost.ROUND ROCK, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 13, 1999-- Dell Computer Corporation (company) Dell Computer Corporation - One of the biggest US manufacturers of IBM PC compatibles. "From notebooks to networks", their slogan says. http://us.dell.com. (Nasdaq:DELL), the world's leading direct computer systems company, today announced its newest ultralight ul·tra·light n. A recreational aircraft constructed of lightweight materials such as aluminum, graphite composites, or high-strength plastics, having an engine of roughly 15 to 40 horsepower and often resembling a hang glider with wings. notebook personal computer designed for corporate customers, the Dell(R) Latitude(R) LS. Dell also launched a new, higher-performance version of its current lightweight notebook, the Dell Latitude Dell's Latitude laptop brand is specifically targeted at the business market which means that standardized parts are used throughout the line and are available for several years for support purposes, as opposed to the Dell Inspiron which is aimed at the consumer market and whose CSx. "The ultralight Latitude LS is ideal for customers who travel frequently and demand the lightest weight possible without sacrificing performance or usability," said Tim Peters Tim Peters may refer to:
New Ultralight In a 3.5(a)-pound, one-inch thick magnesium alloy chassis -- ideal for use on airplanes -- the Latitude LS combines usability and performance with small size and light weight. It has the first-generation low-power Intel Mobile Pentium III processor at 400MHz (MegaHertZ) One million cycles per second. It is used to measure the transmission speed of electronic devices, including channels, buses and the computer's internal clock. A one-megahertz clock (1 MHz) means some number of bits (16, 32, 64, etc. , a bright and readable 12.1-inch TFT (Thin Film Transistor) The term typically refers to active matrix screens on laptop computers. Active matrix LCD provides a sharper screen display and broader viewing angle than does passive matrix. See LCD and thin film. TFT - Thin Film transistor SVGA (Super VGA) A screen resolution of 800x600 pixels. Third-party vendors extended IBM's VGA display standard and were the first to use the term. SVGA has also referred to 1,024x768 resolutions. See PC display modes. screen, and a comfortable keyboard that allows for touch-typing. In addition, the Latitude LS has an integrated 56.6(1) Kbps modem and network interface card, RAM capacity of up to 128 MB, hard drive storage up to 6.4 GB(2) and is Microsoft(R) Windows(R) 2000-ready. Available now, an example configuration of the Latitude LS with 64 MB of RAM, 4.8 GB(2) hard disk drive, floppy disk drive floppy disk drive - disk drive and a three-year limited warranty Limited warranty A warranty with certain conditions and limitations on the parts covered, type of damage covered, and/or time period for which the agreement is good. (3) with next business day onsite(4) service is priced at $2,299(b). For more information visit Dell's Web site: http://www.dell.com/products/notebook/latitude/index.htm. Options The Latitude LS uses the same external peripherals(c), including DVD-ROM DVD-ROM: see digital versatile disc. A read-only DVD disc used to permanently store data files. DVD-ROM discs are widely used to distribute large software applications that exceed the capacity of a CD-ROM disc. , CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). , floppy disk and LS-120 drive, as the mainstream Latitude C-family notebooks. These devices make it easy to configure the Latitude without compromising portability. The LS comes standard with a four-cell Smart Lithium-Ion battery. An optional high-capacity six-cell battery is available for $169. For convenient network access and cable management on the desktop, the LS has its own advanced port replicator with the following ports: pass-through Ethernet and modem, serial, Universal Serial Bus See USB. (hardware, standard) Universal Serial Bus - (USB) An external peripheral interface standard for communication between a computer and external peripherals over an inexpensive cable using biserial transmission. , parallel, DC-in, media bay drive, microphone-in, line-out and two PS/2. The advanced port replicator weighs less than a pound and is available for $199. New Ultramobile The 4.4-pound Latitude CSx now includes Intel's fastest mobile processor -- the Pentium(R) III processor at 500MHz. The slim, lightweight magnesium alloy chassis of the CSx holds a full-size notebook keyboard and a high-resolution XGA (EXtended Graphics Array) A screen resolution of 1,024x768 pixels. The term stems from IBM's XGA display standard introduced in 1990, which extended VGA to 132-column text and interlaced 1,024x768x256 resolution. XGA-2 later added non-interlaced 1,024x768x64K. 13.3-inch active matrix screen. Available now, an example configuration of the Latitude CSx comes with 64 MB of RAM -- with capacity up to 320 MB -- a 4.8 GB(1) hard disk drive, floppy disk drive and a three-year limited warranty with next business day onsite service is priced at $2,899(b). Similar to the Latitude LS, the C-family peripherals attach externally to the Latitude CSx. The Latitude CSx connects directly into the existing Latitude C-family docking stations. Dell designs its Latitude notebook line for large business and institutional customers who value a low total cost of ownership, a consistent and reliable product, managed technology transitions and optimum performance in a connected environment. About Dell Computer Corporation Ranked No. 78 among the Fortune 500 companies and No. 210 in the Fortune Global 500, Dell Computer Corporation is the world's leading direct computer systems company, based on revenues of $23.6 billion for the past four quarters. Dell designs, manufactures and customizes products and services to customer requirements and offers an extensive selection of software and peripherals. Information on Dell and its products can be obtained through its toll-free number 800/388-8542 or by accessing the Dell World Wide Web site at www.dell.com. Dell and Latitude are registered trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corp. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp. Fortune 500 is a registered trademark of Time Inc. Dell disclaims any proprietary interest in the marks and names of others. (a) This weight is with the 4-cell battery. (1) Download speeds limited to 53 Kbps. Upload speeds are less (in the 30Kbps. range) and vary by modem manufacturer. Speeds also vary depending on line conditions. Analog phone line and compatible server equipment required. (2) For hard drives, GB means 1 billion bytes; total accessible capacity varies depending on operating environment. (3) For a complete copy of our Guarantees and Limited Warranties, write: Dell USA, L.P., Attn: Warranty, One Dell Way, Round Rock, TX 78682. (4) On-site service may be provided pursuant to a service contract with a third-party provider, and is not available in certain areas. Technician will be dispatched if necessary following phone-based troubleshooting. (b) Pricing valid in the US only, excludes shipping, handling and taxes, cannot be combined with other offers or discounts, and is subject to change without notice. (c) The Latitude LS does not support the C-family external hard disk drive peripheral. |
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