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Dell Expands Digital Entertainment Portfolio.


Dell All-in-One Printers, LCD TVs, Displays, Projectors, and XPS (1) See XML Paper Specification.

(2) A brand name for certain models of Inspiron laptops from Dell.
 Gaming Notebook Enhance Customer Experience

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:DELL) products designed to enrich entertainment and productivity were introduced here today at the DigitalLife show.

The new products include wireless-enabled photo all-in-one inkjet printers, high-definition LCD TVs, a widescreen flat-panel monitor, and a multipurpose mul·ti·pur·pose  
adj.
Designed or used for several purposes: a multipurpose room; multipurpose software.


multipurpose
Adjective
 projector. Additionally, Dell is updating the award-winning XPS mobile gaming system with better performance and exclusive features.

As people play games, watch video on demand, download movies and create, print and share photos for personal and business use, the need for more sophisticated technology grows. Through expanded technology choice and customer-driven innovation, today's announcement elevates the combination of entertainment and personal computing Refers to users working on their own computers rather than a terminal to a mainframe. Sometimes, the term refers to using computers at home for work and/or entertainment in contrast to business use only. See personal computer. . Enhanced capabilities range from wireless printing to mobile "instant office" capabilities and best-in-class gaming to support for Blu-ray high-definition content.

"The investments Dell has made across its product line enable us to meet a broad spectrum of customer needs," said Tim Peters Tim Peters may refer to:
  • Tim A. Peters, founder of Helping Hands Korea
  • Tim Peters (programmer), an influential Python programmer
  • Tim Peters (photographer), photographer and the author of Rhythm of the Tides and Toronto
, Dell vice president of displays and imaging. "Dell is committed to enabling customers to enjoy digital content their way, whether viewing hi-def entertainment on a PC or TV, using projectors and notebooks for gaming parties, or printing photos wirelessly from anywhere in the home."

The new products include:

* Dell Photo All-in-One Printers

The Dell Photo AIO See all-in-one.  966 and Photo 926 inkjet printers feature easy-to-use fax, scan, copy and print functions and myriad photo printing options -- with or without connection to a computer -- including wireless, PictBridge, memory card slots and Bluetooth-enabled PDAs or mobile phone devices.

* Dell TVs, Projectors and Displays

The Dell W3707C and W3207C high-definition LCD (liquid crystal display liquid crystal display (LCD)

Optoelectronic device used in displays for watches, calculators, notebook computers, and other electronic devices. Current passed through specific portions of the liquid crystal solution causes the crystals to align, blocking the passage of light.
) televisions, 1800MP projector and E207WFP WFP World Food Programme (United Nations)
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 (wide flat panel) monitor deliver dynamic viewing experiences that can be personalized to meet needs such as gaming, watching Blu-ray movies, multimedia productivity or high-definition broadcasts.

* Dell XPS Gaming Notebook

The XPS M1710 is enhanced with new mobile high-performance and entertainment features, including the NVIDIA GeForce Go 7950 GTX GTX Gore-Tex
GTX Global TeleExchange
GTX Grand Tourisme Extra
 notebook GPU GPU: see secret police.


(Graphics Processing Unit) A specialized logic chip devoted to rendering 2D or 3D images. Display adapters contain one or more GPUs for fast graphics rendering.
, the ability to tune Intel Core 2 Duo processor performance and Dell-exclusive XPS LightFX technology to synchronize the system lights with supported music or games.

* Dell MediaDirect Technology on Notebooks

Dell updated its innovative MediaDirect quick-access technology with Dell-exclusive "instant office" capabilities. Mobile users can now view presentations, calendars and contacts in addition to playing music, photos and videos without having to start Windows on XPS and select Inspiron notebook systems.

The new products and Dell's portfolio of XPS gaming and entertainment systems will be on display through Oct. 15 in the Dell ESPN ESPN Entertainment and Sports Programming Network  Sports Lounge at the DigitalLife consumer technology event under way at the Javits Convention Center.

For more product information, pricing, availability and photos, visit www.dell.com/digitallife.

About Dell

Dell Inc. (NASDAQ:DELL) listens to customers and delivers innovative technology and services they trust and value. Uniquely enabled by its direct business model, Dell sells more systems globally than any computer company, placing it No. 25 on the Fortune 500. Company revenue for the past four quarters was $57.4 billion. For more information, visit http://www.dell.com. To get Dell news direct, visit http://www.dell.com/RSS.

Pricing, specifications, availability and terms of offers may change without notice. Taxes, fees, shipping, handling and any applicable restocking charges are extra, and vary. Dell cannot be responsible for pricing or other errors, and reserves the right to cancel orders arising from such errors.

Dell, XPS, LightFX and MediaDirect are trademarks of Dell Inc. Dell disclaims any proprietary interest in the marks and names of others.

FACT SHEET

NEW DELL ALL-IN-ONE PRINTERS, LCD TVS, PROJECTOR, WIDESCREEN FLAT-PANEL MONITOR, AND ENTERTAINMENT AND GAMING SYSTEM

Product Backgrounder

On Oct. 12, 2006, Dell expanded its product portfolio with two new photo all-in-one printers with wireless capabilities, two high-definition LCD TVs, an affordable widescreen flat-panel monitor, projector and an enhanced mobile PC gaming system. Dell is also updating its innovative multimedia quick access technology, Dell MediaDirect, across its consumer mobile platforms.

Details and availability of the new products are provided below. More information, including high-resolution images, is available at http://www.dell.com/digitallife.

Dell Photo All-in-One 966 and 926 Inkjet Printers

Ideal for personal and small business needs, the Photo All-in-One (AIO) 966 and 926 printers offer the convenience of wireless printing from virtually anywhere in the home or small office via options such as an integrated wireless card or the Dell Wireless Printer Adapter 33001. All Dell inkjet printers feature the unique Dell Ink Management System that automatically monitors printer usage and alerts the user when ink levels are low. Easy ordering of Dell printer supplies is only three-clicks away via www.dell.com/supplies. Both the Photo AIO 966 and Photo AIO 926 include standard one-year Advanced Exchange Service2 and global recycling options.

The Dell Photo All-in-One 966 will be available in the U.S. October 17 for $199. Versatile productivity features include:

* Optional duplex, standalone copy, mono and color fax capabilities

* 2.4-inch color LCD for easy-to-read menu navigation and viewing of photo file sheets

* Photo printing without a computer connection via PictBridge and memory card slots

* Fast print speeds of up to 32 pages per minute (ppm) black and 23 ppm color (actual print speeds will vary with use)

* Combined with the XPS M1710, the Photo AIO 966 can deliver professional looking brochures, posters, borderless photos or changeable skins for notebook display covers.

The Dell Photo AIO 926 delivers optimal all-in-one productivity and life-like image quality photo printing out of the box. Priced from $99, the Dell Photo All-in-One 926 will be available in the U.S. in late October. Highlights include:

* Whether for school or business needs, users can easily scan documents directly to e-mail or use standalone features such as color photocopying and photo printing via PictBridge and memory card slots

* Plug-and-play convenience with most of today's available Dell PCs

* Photo enhancing and editing features such as Dell Picture Studio software: Paint Shop[TM] Photo Album[TM] and a trial version of Paint Shop[TM] Pro.

For more information on Dell printers, visit www.dell.com/printers.

Dell W3207C and W3707C High-Definition Televisions

Dell's new W3207C and W3707C high-definition LCD televisions, sized 32- and 37-inches respectively, feature optimal combinations of resolution, contrast ratio and brightness that deliver vivid images and motion video with razor-sharp picture clarity even in well-lit rooms or near windows. Both the W3207C and W3707C include built-in high-definition television tuners that allow users to enjoy HD content over-the-air as well as an array of digital and analog A/V (1) (Audio/Video) Refers to equipment and applications that deal with sound and sight. The A/V world includes microphones, tape recorders, audio mixers, still and video cameras, film projectors, slide projectors, VCRs, CD and DVD players/recorders, amplifiers and  connectors that make it easy to connect to a wide range of devices such as cable set-top boxes, Blu-ray and HD-DVD HD-DVD High Definition Digital Versatile Disk  players, and personal computers. All Dell televisions feature a flexible design that personalizes to meet user space preferences via either wall-mounting or TV stand.

The W3207C is available immediately in the U.S. with a starting price of $1,199. Features include:

* High-definition resolution of 1,366x768 (WXGA (Wide XGA) A wide screen resolution of 1366x768 pixels. See PC display modes.

)

* 1,200:1 contrast ratio produces detailed and vibrant colors at every image and frame when watching HD programs

* Fast 8-millisecond response time

* Integrated speakers with 30 watts of audio power enable dynamic surround sound capability.

The W3707C is available immediately in the U.S. with a starting price of $1,699. Features include:

* Large 37-inch display fits well in most family or home theater rooms

* Detachable 30-watt speakers with SRS SRS, SRS-A

see slow-reacting substance.
[R] TruSurround XT[TM] feature transforms the television audio into a stunning surround sound-like experience

* Picture-in-picture mode for dual-source viewing

* Dual HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) A digital interface for audio and video signals designed as a single-cable solution for home theater and consumer electronics equipment.  connectivity for connecting to 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.
, Blu-ray and HD-DVD players

* Connect to a PC via the VGA connector for multimedia monitor functionality

* Extensive analog A/V connectivity including composite, component and s-video connectors enables connection to a VCR VCR: see videocassette recorder.
VCR
 in full videocassette recorder

Electromechanical device that records, stores on a videotape cassette, and plays back on a TV set recorded images and sound.
, cable set-top box, DVD player-recorder or camcorder.

For more information on Dell televisions, visit www.dell.com.tvs.

Dell 1800MP Projector

The Dell 1800MP Projector is the latest addition to Dell's award-winning line of projectors. It features visually dynamic native 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.  (1,024 x 768) resolution with a starting price of $849. Moving seamlessly from the boardroom to the family room, the 1800MP projector's versatile connectivity options meet business and home theater needs ranging from multimedia presentations to audio-visual applications when connected to a digital camera, DVD player or gaming console. The 1800MP further empowers users with:

* 2,100 ANSI lumens (Max)3 brightness for lights-on presentations in small to medium-sized rooms

* 2,000:1 contrast ratio delivering high-definition pictures and text

* Dual VGA ports that enable the switch from one presenter to another for greater flexibility, real-time collaboration and information sharing

* Superior picture quality through Digital Light Processing (DLP (Digital Light Processing) A data projection technology from TI that produces clear, readable images on screens in lit rooms. DLP is used in all types of projection devices, from data projectors that weigh only a few pounds to large rear-projection TVs to electronic [R]) technology

* Light weight of 4.6 pounds for flexibility and convenience to take the projector from room to room or on the road.

The Dell 1800MP Projector is available immediately in the U.S. For more information, visit www.dell.com/projectors.

Dell E207WFP 20-Inch Widescreen Flat-Panel LCD Monitor

With a 5-millisecond response time4, the Dell E207WFP widescreen flat-panel monitor is ideal for productivity and gaming applications as well as video and photo editing. The E207WFP redefines price/performance with features such as the latest DVI (1) (Digital Video Interactive) An earlier compression technique that provided up to 72 minutes of full-screen video on a CD-ROM. Acquired by Intel in 1988 from RCA's Sarnoff Research labs, Princeton, NJ, DVI never caught on.  (Digital Video Interface) connector with HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) An encryption system for enforcing digital rights management (DRM) over DVI and HDMI interfaces. The copy protection system (DRM) resides in the computer, DVD player or set-top box.  (High-Bandwidth Digital Copy Protection) that helps enable viewing of protected high-definition content such as HD-format video. The E207WFP is available immediately worldwide and starts at $289.

Additional features include:

* 20.1-inch viewable image size On a computer monitor, the viewable image size or VIS is the actual amount of screen space that is available to display a picture, without obstruction from the case or other aspects of the unit's design.  

* Maximum resolution of 1,680 x 1,050 (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. +)

* Wide-aspect display helps improve productivity with less scrolling and toggling. Users can also watch DVDs in native resolution and run multiple applications on the screen simultaneously

* Tilt capability optimizes viewing comfort

* Easy display detachment from stand enables panel to be wall-mounted

* 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.
5

Additional information on Dell monitors is available at www.dell.com/monitors.

XPS M1710 Gaming Notebook with XPS LightFX

Dell enhanced the award-winning XPS M1710 mobile gaming system with innovative high-performance and entertainment technologies. For the first time, Dell is enabling enthusiasts to tune, or overclock To speed up the computer beyond the manufacturer's specifications in order to run faster. This is accomplished by changing a jumper on the motherboard or by changing the clock crystal. The motherboard and CPU may or may not be able to handle the increased speed. , the system's new Intel Core 2 Duo T7600G mobile processor to operate at faster speeds for better performance. The latest NVIDIA GeForce Go 7950 GTX notebook GPU with 512MB memory delivers a 3-D gaming experience at high-definition resolutions. When playing supported music or games, users can also customize new Dell-exclusive XPS LightFX technology to strobe strobe  
n.
1. A strobe light.

2. A stroboscope.

3. A spot of higher than normal intensity in the sweep of an indicator, as on a radar screen, used as a reference mark for determining distance.
, pulse or fade the system's 16-color lights to the beat of a song or whenever a game character fires a weapon, moves or gets fragged. The XPS M1710 gaming notebook is available immediately worldwide starting at $2,299 with Core 2 Duo See Core 2.  T7200 processor and 256MB NVIDIA GeForce Go 7900 GS graphics, and $3,498 with Core 2 Duo T7600G processor and 512MB NVIDIA GeForce Go 7950 GTX graphics. Additional features include:

* XPS LightFX technology supported by WinAMP, WMP See Windows Media Player.  and iTunes music engines, and games including NCSoft's Auto Assault massively multiplayer online game “MMO” redirects here. For other uses, see MMO (disambiguation).

Massively multiplayer online game (also called MMOG or simply MMO) is a computer game which is capable of supporting hundreds or thousands of players simultaneously.
.

* Arctic silver keyboard with red backlit An LCD screen that has its own light source from the back of the screen, making the background brighter and characters appear sharper.  XPS touchpad A stationary pointing device that provides a small, flat surface that you slide your finger over using the same movements as you would a mouse. You can tap on the pad's surface as an alternate to pressing one of the touchpad keys. See mouse, trackball and pointing stick.  

* Dell Rapid Driver Release program provides the latest Dell-tested graphics drivers to help ensure system compatibility and timely support for enthusiasts

* 17.1-inch widescreen display with TrueLife technology for crisp and vivid images (WUXGA (Wide Ultra XGA) A wide screen resolution of 1900x1200 pixels. See PC display modes.

 1920x1200)

* Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 and optional TV tuner6

* Base one-year XPS limited warranty5

Enhanced Dell MediaDirect Multimedia Quick-Access Technology

The "instant office" capabilities of the new Dell MediaDirect technology enable customers to use their notebooks as mobile entertainment and productivity hubs around the home and office. Without having to start Windows, Dell MediaDirect now allows users to view Microsoft PowerPoint presentations and Outlook and Outlook Express contacts and calendars in addition to playing music, photos and videos stored nearly anywhere on the computer. The improved MediaDirect technology is available today on the XPS M1710 and in the coming weeks on other XPS mobile platforms and select Inspiron notebooks.

Pricing, specifications, availability and terms of offers may change without notice. Taxes, fees and shipping and handling charges are extra, and vary. Dell cannot be responsible for pricing or other errors, and reserves the right to cancel orders arising from such errors.

1 Where wireless access is available. Additional access charges apply in some locations.

2 Replacement part or unit will be dispatched if necessary following phone-based troubleshooting in advance of receipt of returned defective unit. Availability varies. Other conditions apply. Defective unit must be returned. Replacements may be refurbished.

3 Dell 1800MP Projector (2,100 Max Lumens): Based on ANSI/NAPM IT7 .228-1997 tests of 220 units, August 2006, with average ANSI Lumens 1936. Bulb brightness degrades with usage. Dell recommends replacing your bulb after 2500 hours of usage (up to 3,000 hours in Eco-mode).

4 6ms typical response is based on grey-to-grey response, typical of fast motion video used in gaming and DVD movies.

5 For a copy of our guarantees or limited warranties, please write Dell USA L.P., Attn: Warranties, One Dell Way, Round Rock, TX 78682. For more information, visit www.dell.com/warranty.

6 Media Center live TV functionality requires TV Tuner for PC. May not be compatible with all cable systems and local broadcast signals. Recording TV in Media Center requires Internet connection for full functionality.

Dell is a trademark of Dell Inc.

Dell disclaims any proprietary interest in the marks and names of others.
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