Dell Expands Choices On All-In-One Latitude Notebook; Latitude C800 Delivers Affordable Performance With Choice of Screen Size, Processor Speed.Business Editors & High-Tech Writers AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 19, 2001 Dell (Nasdaq:DELL) today announced a new configuration on its wireless-ready(a) Latitude(tm) C800 all-in-one notebook for users who need all the essentials of a desktop replacement portable computer at an affordable price. "Many small business and education customers want the mobility and flexibility of an all-in-one notebook, but not necessarily the leading edge high-performance features that are commonly associated with these desktop replacements," said Anthony Bonadero, director of marketing, Latitude notebooks. "For these users, the Latitude C800 delivers price performance configurations that feature smaller displays and mid-range processors." With a base price of $2,059(b), new features available on the wireless-ready Latitude C800 include a bright 14.1-inch SXGA (Super XGA) A screen resolution of 1280x1024 pixels. SXGA is commonly used on standard monitors, but provides a 1.25:1 aspect ratio, compared to the more common 1.33:1 (4:3) ratio. SXGA+ has a 1400x1050 resolution, which is an exact 1.33:1 ratio. See PC display modes. + display and an Intel(tm) Mobile Pentium(tm) III processor at 800MHz (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 high-density 14.1-inch SXGA+ display provides almost 35 percent more viewing area than a 12.1-inch 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. display, and displays 87 percent more information on the screen at one time. The most versatile Latitude ever, the C800 includes integrated 802.11b wireless capabilities, both trackpads and trackstick pointing devices, a permanent 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). , CD-RW (CD-ReWritable) The only rewritable CD technology. CD-RW disks look like other CD media, but with close inspection, they have a more polished surface with a very dark blue-gray cast. , DVD DVD: see digital versatile disc. DVD in full digital video disc or digital versatile disc Type of optical disc. The DVD represents the second generation of compact-disc (CD) technology. or CD-RW/DVD combination device, plus a traditional Latitude C-family modular bay and a hard disk drive. A full set of high-speed video ports -- like IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, New York, www.ieee.org) A membership organization that includes engineers, scientists and students in electronics and allied fields. 1394 -- and audio ports allows easy connections to a variety of devices and provides a faster, more productive means to create, transfer and present robust multimedia presentations. The C800 maintains Dell's cost-effective tradition of backward compatibility with all Latitude C-family media modules, peripherals and docking solutions. Dell is also offering the largest, fastest and quietest hard disk drives available on notebook computers on all Latitude C800 notebooks. With the new 48GB hard drive, mobile users who work with CAD/CAM CAD/CAM in full computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing. Integration of design and manufacturing into a system under direct control of digital computers. applications, financial models and databases, and large multimedia files will appreciate the higher performance and increased productivity. According to IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) , the new drive features: -- ATA-100 capability (50 percent higher throughput than ATA-66) -- 5400 RPM (28 percent faster than 4200 RPM) -- Noise-reduction features: -- Sound-dampening padding to reduce vibrations -- Fluid spindle vs. ball bearings between platters -- 48 GB Capacity (enough to hold 12 DVD movies) All Latitudes are supported by Dell Services, which can help lower customers' cost of computing with a full suite of award-winning computing services including deployment and after-sale support. Featured services for the Latitude C600 and C500 notebooks include CompleteCare(tm) -- Dell's most comprehensive repair and replacement service(c) for notebook computer users. Complete information on Dell Services is available at www.dell.com/services. Base configuration also includes 128 MB 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. , a 10-GB hard disk drive(d), integrated 56k v.90 modem(e), ATI (ATI Technologies Inc., Markham Ontario, http://ati.amd.com) A leading manufacturer of graphics chips and display adapters. Founded in 1985 by K. Y. Ho, Benny Lau and Lee Lau, ATI chips and boards are widely used by OEMs. M4 Mobility 128 (4X AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) A high-speed 32-bit port from Intel for attaching a display adapter to a PC. It provides a direct connection between the card and memory, and only one AGP slot is on the motherboard. ) graphics with 16 MB SGRAM (Synchronous Graphics RAM) A type of dynamic RAM chip that is similar to the SDRAM technology, but includes enhanced graphics features for use with display adapters. , Dell's DualPoint technology, fixed 24X maximum CD-ROM drive, floppy diskette drive, Microsoft(R) Windows(R) 2000 and three-year next-business-day onsite service(f). More information on the Latitude product family can be found at www.dell.com/latitude. About Dell 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) is the world's No. 1 computer systems company and is a premier 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. 154 on the Fortune Global 500 and No. 10 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. Information on Dell and its products can be obtained on the World Wide Web at www.dell.com. Dell is a trademark of Dell Computer Corporation. Fortune and Fortune 500 are registered trademarks, and Fortune Global 500 is a trademark, of Time Inc. Dell disclaims any proprietary interest in the marks and names of others. (a) Wireless access requires access points and subscriptions, sold separately. (b) Pricing, specifications and availability may change without notice. Taxes and shipping charges extra, and vary. Cannot be combined with other offers or discounts. U.S. only. (c) CompleteCare service excludes theft, loss and damage due to fire or intentional damage. CompleteCare is currently not available in all states. For complete details, visit www.dell.com/us/en/biz/services/service_completecare_svc.htm. (d) For hard drives, GB means 1 billion bytes; accessible capacity varies with operating environment. (e) Download speeds limited to 53 Kbps. Upload speeds are less (about 30Kbps.) and vary by modem manufacturer and line conditions. Analog phone line and compatible server required. (f) Service may be provided by third party. Technician will be dispatched if necessary following phone-based troubleshooting. To receive next-business-day service, Dell must notify the service provider before 5 p.m. (depending on service contract) customer time. Availability varies. |
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