Dell Launches Industry's Highest-Resolution Display On Inspiron 5000e; All-Inclusive Notebook Offers Ultra XGA Screen, Immersing Multimedia.Business Editors and High-Tech Writers ROUND ROCK, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 22, 2000 Dell (Nasdaq:DELL), the world's leading direct computer systems company and a leading provider of technology for the Internet infrastructure, today announced the Inspiron 5000e notebook PC for consumers and small business users who demand advanced features and technology in a compact, no-compromise design. The Inspiron 5000e continues Dell's leadership in LCD screen technology by introducing the industry's first Ultra 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. (UXGA (Ultra XGA) A screen resolution of 1600x1200 pixels. See PC display modes.  ) display, a 15-inch screen that provides exceptional graphics quality for 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. playback and graphic-intensive applications. The large screen size and increased pixel density deliver an increased viewing area to display more content with higher resolution and less scrolling. "With the Ultra XGA display, Dell is the first computer manufacturer to offer notebook computer users a sharper, more immersing experience," said Brad Blietz, Inspiron marketing director. "Customers looking for high performance and superb graphics in a notebook PC with all the leading features will see great benefit from this product." The Inspiron 5000e's sleek design measures 1.5 inches thin and weighs 6.75 pounds. Prices start at $1,899 for an Inspiron 5000e equipped with a 600-MHz Intel Mobile Celeron processor, a 14.1-inch XGA display, 64MB of RAM, and a 6 GB hard disk drive. In addition to Dell's award-winning service and support, the Inspiron 5000e features the following cutting-edge technology: -- Screen options including 14.1- and 15-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. screens, 14.1- and 15-inch XGA screens and the industry's highest resolution display available -- the 15-inch Ultra XGA screen for lifelike images and razor-sharp graphics -- ATI Rage Mobility 128 video card with full 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. support and 16 MB of video RAM -- S-video out port for connecting to large-screen TVs or multimedia projectors -- Advanced wireless communications for the home and small business that provide connectivity at speeds up to 11 Mbps over distances up to 150 feet -- Integrated floppy disk drive floppy disk drive - disk drive and a modular media bay that supports multiple peripherals including a second battery, 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). , 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-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. and Zip drive modules -- High-capacity 6 GB, 10 GB, 20 GB and 30 GB hard disk drives for a range of storage options -- High-performance 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. memory configurable from 64 MB to 512 MB -- High-performance Mobile Pentium III processors with SpeedStep(tm) technology and Celeron processors from Intel The Inspiron 5000e completes the range of Dell's Inspiron line with its convenient, lightweight, all-inclusive design. The colorful and affordable Inspiron 3800 is the ideal choice for consumers and small business professionals who desire popular technologies in a stylish mobile package. The desktop replacement Inspiron 7500 combines the power and performance of a desktop into a mobile package. Additional information on the Inspiron line is available at www.dell.com. 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 leading direct computer systems company, based on revenues of $27 billion for the past four quarters, and is a premier provider of products and services required for customers to build their Internet infrastructures. The company ranks No. 56 on the Fortune 500, No. 154 on the Fortune Global 500 and No. 3 on the Fortune "most admired" lists of companies. 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 on the World Wide Web at www.dell.com. Dell is a trademark of Dell Computer Corporation. Fortune 500 is a registered trademark of Time Inc. Dell disclaims any proprietary interest in the marks and names of others. |
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