Dell Launches Its Most Powerful, Highest Resolution Projector; 5100MP Delivers High Brightness, Increased Connectivity for Less Than $3,500.

ROUND ROCK, Texas -- Dell (NASDAQ:DELL) today introduced its most powerful, highest resolution projector that produces detailed images and includes leading features for conference rooms and home theaters.

The Dell(TM) 5100MP is a high-performance, high-brightness projector that is currently the only product in its class for less than $3,500(a). It features a 3,300 ANSI lumens (max)(b) brightness rating, SXGA+ (1400 X 1050) resolution and 2,500:1 contrast ratio for distinct black colors. The projector allows businesses and educators to present complex visual models with sharp detail and rich color in large conference rooms or lecture halls. The ability to project true high-definition content also makes the 5100MP ideal for home theaters.

"Dell is extending its legacy of delivering high-performance and high-quality projectors with innovative features at ground-breaking prices," said Gerry Smith, vice president, Dell product group. "The 5100MP augments our projector offerings and gives us the ability to offer customers an ultimate projector with extreme brightness and high-resolution at a great price."

The 5100MP Projector offers the most connectivity options in the Dell projector line-up and includes an RJ-45 port for network-based monitoring and troubleshooting. Other ports include HDMI, composite, VGA, M1 and S-Video, among others. Preset and user-programmable video and graphics modes help ensure optimal color performance, regardless of content displayed. Automatic vertical keystone correction technology helps ensure that a symmetrical image is displayed even when the projector is at an angle to the screen.

The 5100MP, housed in a sturdy magnesium chassis with silver accents, includes flexible installation options. Users can mount it to a ceiling (with optional kit), project from behind a screen or use it with a notebook or desktop system.

Dell also launched its standard projector ceiling installation service for business and institutional customers that is ideal for conference and training rooms. The service is available with all of Dell's projectors, including the 1100MP, 2300MP, 4100MP and 5100MP.

This projector is available today in the United States and Canada and will be offered in other regions later this year. More information and specifications can be found at www.dell.com/projectors.

Additional technical features of the 5100MP include:

    --  300-watt, user-replaceable UHP lamp, 1,700 hours (up to 2,200
        hours in Eco-Mode)

    --  M1 to D-sub/USB, S-Video, M1-A to HDTV video, composite video,
        audio, and mini pin to mini pin cables

    --  16.7M displayable colors

    --  Digital/Manual Zoom 1.2X optical zoom

    --  Autosync up to UXGA (1600 x 1200)

    --  +/- 20 degree keystone correction

    --  4.9-39.37 ft (1.5m-12m) projection distance

    --  30.8-295.3 inches adjustable screen size (diagonal)

    --  NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL-M, PAL-N, SECAM, and HDTV (480i/P,
        576i/P, 720P; 1080i) compatible, composite video, and S-Video
        capability

    --  13.0 x 10.3 x 4.5 inches (330 x 261 x 115 mm)

    --  Radio Frequency remote

    --  2-year limited warranty(c) and Advance Exchange service(d);
        CompleteCare Accidental Damage Service(e)

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Pricing, specifications, availability, and terms of offers may change without notice. Taxes, fees, shipping and handling charges are extra, and vary. Dell cannot be responsible for errors in typography or photography.

(a) All information and prices were obtained from projectorcentral.com, CDW and various company websites as of 08/11/2005. Category of comparison included projectors with SXGA+ resolution, weighing up to 30 pounds and brightness of up to 3,500 ANSI lumens (max).

(b) Based on ANSI/NAPM IT7 .228-1997 tests of 132 units, July 2005, with average ANSI Lumens 3307. Bulb brightness degrades with usage. Dell recommends replacing your bulb after 1700 hours of usage (up to 2200 hours in Eco-mode).

(c) 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 http://www.dell.com/us/en/gen/misc/policy_010_policy.htm.

(d) Replacement system or replacement part will be dispatched, if necessary, following phone-based troubleshooting, in advance of receipt of returned defective part or system. Replacements may be refurbished. Defective unit must be returned. Lamps have a 90 day limited warranty. Availability varies. Other conditions apply.

(e) CompleteCare service excludes theft, loss, and damage due to fire or intentional damage. CompleteCare not available in all states. Customer may be required to return unit to Dell. For complete details, visit www.dell.com/servicecontracts.

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