Dell Delivers New Celeron-Based Desktops to Enterprise, Small Businesses and Consumers.ROUND ROCK, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 4, 1999-- OptiPlex G1 Offers Quality and Dependability for Corporate Customers, Dimension V Series Provides Value and Reliability for Home and Small Business Customers 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 NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :DELL), the world's leading direct computer systems company, today expanded its OptiPlex(R) and Dimension(R) desktop PC lines to include the newest Intel(R) Celeron(tm) processor. Both the OptiPlex G1 corporate desktop and the Dimension V series desktop for home and small business customers are available immediately with the Intel Celeron 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. . "OptiPlex G1 and Dimension V series systems are ideal for customers who want quality systems with exceptional value," said Carl Everett Carl Edward Everett III (born June 3, 1971 in Tampa, Florida) is a former all-star Major League Baseball outfielder. A switch hitter, he played with the Chicago White Sox on their 2005 World Series winning team. , senior vice president of Dell's Personal Systems Group. "Dell's systems powered by Celeron processors provide affordable performance with dependability and assured compatibility." OptiPlex G1 The OptiPlex G1 is well-suited for customers who require value-priced PCs. OptiPlex desktop PCs incorporate industry-standard technologies in a stable platform for business and institutional customers who require manageability, reliability and performance in their networked environments. Prices for the OptiPlex G1 featuring the Celeron 400MHz start at $1,049, including 32MB SDRAM (Synchronous DRAM) A type of dynamic RAM (DRAM) memory chip that has been widely used since the late 1990s. SDRAM chips eliminated wait states by dividing the chip into two cell blocks and interleaving data between them. , 4.3GB EIDE (Enhanced IDE) An extension to the IDE interface that supports the ATA-2 and ATAPI standards. ATA-2 (Fast ATA) provides faster transfer rates (see IDE for details) and allows for multiple channels, each connecting two devices. hard drive, integrated 3Com(R) 10/100 networking, 2MB integrated video and factory-installed Microsoft(R) Windows(R) 95 in a low-profile desktop chassis. With a Dell 800F 15-inch monitor (13.8 inch v.i.s.), the price is $1,248. OptiPlex systems come with a standard 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. (a) with next-business-day on-site service(b). Current OptiPlex systems carry the NSTL (National Software Testing Lab, Blue Bell, PA, www.nstl.com) An independent organization established in 1983 that evaluates computer hardware and software in the PC, mobile and gaming markets. It adheres to controlled testing methods to ensure objective results. Hardware Tested Year 2000 Compliant a. 1. (Computers) having dates fully and properly represented, and not susceptible to failure due to the year 2000 bug. logo and integrate many of the latest industry-standard technologies as part of Dell's OpenManage(tm) systems management strategy to help customers manage their network operating expenses Operating expenses The amount paid for asset maintenance or the cost of doing business, excluding depreciation. Earnings are distributed after operating expenses are deducted. . Dimension V-Series The Dimension V series desktop combines the value class Intel Celeron 400MHz processor with high-end features that support games and graphic applications. Prices for the new systems start at $1,299 with 32MB SDRAM, 128K integrated L2 cache, 8.4GB Ultra ATA hard drive, 15-inch (13.8-inch v.i.s.) 800F Monitor, 8MB 3D AGP Graphics card, 32x Max(c) Variable CD-ROM Drive, integrated Intel 10/100 Ethernet Controller, Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Office 97 Small Business v.2.0 Edition and McAfee Virus 3.1. Dell's Dimension desktops for home and small business won more than 90 awards throughout the year, the most by any of the company's product lines. Among these were two PC Computing 1998 "MVP (Multimedia Video Processor) A high-speed DSP chip from Texas Instruments, introduced in 1994. Officially introduced as the TMS320C80, it combines RISC technology with the functionality of four DSPs on one chip. " awards in December for High Performance PC and State of the Art PC, and three PC Magazine "Editors' Choice" awards. Dimension desktops also won 32 PC World "Best Buy" awards in Power, Budget and Home categories, 15 Windows Magazine WinList awards, and 13 PC Computing "A-List" awards. Dimension PCs come standard with a three-year limited warranty, one-year on-site service and lifetime toll-free telephone hardware support. More information on OptiPlex and Dimension products and pricing can be found at http://www.dell.com/products/optiplex/index.htm and http://www.dell.com/products/dim/index.htm. Ranked No. 125 among the Fortune 500 companies and No. 363 in the Fortune Global 500, Dell Computer Corporation is the world's leading direct computer systems company, based on revenues of $16.8 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 http://www.dell.com. Dell, OptiPlex, and Dimension are registered trademarks and OpenManage is a trademark of Dell Computer Corporation. Intel and Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. 3Com is a registered trademark of 3Com Corporation. Fortune 500 is a registered trademark of Time Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Dell disclaims any proprietary interest in the marks and names of others. (a) For a complete copy of our Limited Warranties and Guarantees, please write to Dell USA L.P., RR1, Box 12, Round Rock, TX 78682. (b) On-site service is provided through third-party providers and may not be available in some remote areas. (c) 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). speed is a maximum of 32 and a minimum of 14. |
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