Dell Introduces Sleek Ultraportable Featuring Expanded Security, Connectivity, Durability; Latitude D420 Available with Starting Weight of Three Pounds, Can Offer More Than Seven Hours of Battery Life.ROUND ROCK, Texas -- Dell (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) today announced the Latitude(TM) D420, a sleek ultraportable with a starting weight of three pounds(1), and the potential to deliver more than seven hours of battery life.(2) With this newest addition, Dell completes a major update of its Latitude notebook portfolio, incorporating increased security, connectivity and durability into the No. 1 notebook choice for businesses worldwide.(3) The Latitude D420 is significant because its lightweight design The introduction to this article provides insufficient context for those unfamiliar with the subject matter. Please help [ improve the introduction] to meet Wikipedia's layout standards. You can discuss the issue on the talk page. and enhanced features, including embedded broadband and biometric security, reflect extensive input gathered from customers, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Alex Gruzen, senior vice president, Dell Product Group. "The Latitude D420 combines the sleek travel-friendly form factor of the Latitude X1 with the compatibility benefits and durability of the Latitude D410, and initial customer response has been extremely enthusiastic," Gruzen added. The Latitude D420 is the lightest Latitude D-family notebook while being fully compatible with legacy D-family docking options, power supplies and peripherals. Alternatively, customers can add an optional MediaBase with choice of optical drive that attaches to the bottom of the system. Like the Latitude D420, the redesigned MediaBase is thinner and lighter than the previous generation, and constructed of durable magnesium alloy. The Latitude D420 features a 12.1-inch wide-aspect display, full-sized keyboard and dual pointing capability. Customers can configure systems with choice of Wi-Fi 802.11g or 802.11a/g, as well as optional integrated mobile broadband Description Mobile Broadband is a type of wireless internet access that differs from Wi-Fi. Mobile Broadband is the name used to describe the 3G services which are made possible by HSDPA and HSUPA, the latest technologies on the W-CDMA evolutionary path. connections from Cingular or Verizon Wireless Cellco Partnership, doing business as Verizon Wireless, owns and operates the second largest wireless telecommunications network in the United States, based on total wireless customers. in the United States, and Vodafone in France, Germany and the United Kingdom.(4) It is 802.11n-ready, and features the Wi-Fi Catcher(TM), a switch that can help find wireless connections without turning on or booting up, or turn all wireless devices off. While systems come standard with Smart Card readers and Trusted Platform Module In computing, Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is both the name of a published specification detailing a microcontroller that can store secured information, as well as the general name of implementations of that specification, often called "TPM chip" or "TPM Security Device" (Dell). (TPM (1) See TP monitor. (2) (Transactions Per Minute) The number of transactions processed within one minute. See TPS. (3) (Trusted Platform M ) security technology, customers can add biometric fingerprint readers at time of purchase. Mobile users will appreciate the more than seven hours of battery life (based on preliminary benchmarks) supplied by the nine-cell extended life battery.(2) Starting at $1,379, the Latitude D420 is powered by Intel(R) Core(TM) Solo processors Ultra Low Voltage. Single-core configurations are available immediately. Dual-core configurations are scheduled to be available later this summer. The Latitude D420 includes three USB ports, an 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 port and a Secure Digital (SD) card slot. The new system also includes the standard Latitude 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) with next-business-day on-site service.(6) Adhering to Dell's Design for the Environment program, the Latitude D420 meets the requirements of the European Union's Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive.(7) Dell also recently updated all external power supplies for its mobile platforms to meet new Energy Star(R) program requirements for computer external power supplies.(8) 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 $56.7 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 offer 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. (1) D420 starting weight of 3.0 lbs (1.36kg) with a 4-cell battery, or 3.17lbs (1.44kg) with 6-cell battery or 3.56lbs (1.62kg) with a 9-cell battery. Weights vary depending on configurations and manufacturing variability. (2) Up to 7.4 hours of battery life (Preliminary). Actual battery life will vary based on configuration, usage and manufacturing variability. Preliminary battery life results based on MobileMark 2005 Battery Life benchmark test performed by Dell Labs on preproduction pre·pro·duc·tion adj. 1. Taking place or existing before production: preproduction planning. 2. D420 in May, 2006. Testing performed on preproduction D420 with Intel Core Solo U1300 processor (1.06GHz), 12.1" WXGA (Wide XGA) A wide screen resolution of 1366x768 pixels. See PC display modes.  LCD, 512MB DDR (Double Data Rate) Refers to an SDRAM memory chip that increases performance by doubling the effective data rate of the frontside bus. For more details, see SDRAM. DDR - Double Data Rate Random Access Memory 2 533MHz (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. system memory, 60GB HDD (Hard Disk Drive) See hard disk and HDD caddy. HDD - hard disk drive , Windows XP Professional SP2, Intel GMA 950 graphics, and 9-cell (68WHr) primary battery. (3) IDC Worldwide Quarterly PC Tracker, June 2006. Based on Worldwide notebook shipments to Business segments in Q1 2006. (4) You must be a Verizon Wireless, Cingular or Vodafone subscriber. Actual connectivity is subject to wireless service provider's coverage area and may be affected by equipment, topography, signal strength, environmental considerations, and other factors. Service may vary significantly within buildings. Dell does not guarantee coverage. (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) Service may be provided by third-party. Technician will be dispatched if necessary following phone-based troubleshooting. Subject to parts availability, geographical restrictions and terms of service (networking) Terms Of Service - (TOS) The rules laid down by an on-line service provider such as AOL that members must obey or risk being "TOS-sed" (disconnected). contract. Service timing dependent upon time of day call placed to Dell. U.S. only. (7) Meets the requirements of the EU Directive on the Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances dated January 27, 2003. (8) Energy Star Program Requirements for Single Voltage External AC-DC Power Supplies. Dell is a trademark of Dell Inc. Dell disclaims any proprietary interest in the marks and names of others. |
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