Dell Launches Workstation Package for Serious Online Investors; Individual Investors Can Get the Performance, Information Access of Professional Trading Floors.Business Editors & High-Tech Writers ROUND ROCK, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 16, 2000 Dell today announced the new Dell Precision Dell Precision is a line of workstation computers produced by Dell, Inc.. Current Dell Precision Desktop Models
Making trades via the Internet. Notes: The use of online trading increased dramatically in the mid to late 1990's with the advent of high-speed computers and Internet connections. Stocks, bonds, options, futures, and currencies can all be traded online. Workstation designed specifically for the sophisticated needs of the online investing community. Available for order May 31, Dell's offering combines a powerful Dell Precision Workstation 220 with special offers from leading financial data analysis software vendors, data services and online brokerages. Customers can configure a Dell Precision Online Trading Workstation on Dell's Web site and choose from a variety of online trading software and services from top companies such as Equis International Equis, based in Salt Lake City, Utah, was founded in 1982 by Steve Achelis. In 1996, Equis was acquired by Reuters. Equis now serves as the graphics and technical analysis center for Reuters. , Indigo Investment Systems, Neovest, Data Broadcasting Corporation, Buy Sell or Hold Company, CyBerCorp and TRADESCAPE.com. For complete details, visit http://www.dell.com/us/en/bsd/topics/products_precn_trader.htm. "Serious online investors need high-performance systems for complex data analysis, real-time data feeds, in-depth information access, and intense graphics to quickly compile research and execute trades," said Dave DuPont, Dell Precision Workstation marketing manager. "This package provides a system with capabilities comparable to those of professional traders." Recommended Configuration Customers can select from a wide range of components and peripherals for the Dell Precision Online Trading Workstation. An ideal configuration for price and performance would be the Dell Precision Workstation 220 with an Intel Pentium III processor at 733 MHz (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. , 128 MB PC 700 RDRAM (Rambus DRAM) Pronounced "r-d-ram." A dynamic RAM chip technology from Rambus, Inc., Los Altos, CA (www.rambus.com). Rambus licensed its memory designs to semiconductor companies, which manufactured the chips. , Matrox G400MAX graphics card, and a 10 GB IDE hard disk drive for $1,966. Dell Precision Workstations are intended for professional users who demand exceptional performance in the financial analysis, digital content creation The development of newsworthy, educational and entertainment material for distribution over the Internet or other electronic media. See DAMS. (DCC (1) (Direct Cable Connection) A Windows 95/98 feature that allows PCs to be cabled together for data transfer. DCC actually sets up a network connection between the two machines. ), computer-aided design computer-aided design (CAD) or computer-aided design and drafting (CADD), form of automation that helps designers prepare drawings, specifications, parts lists, and other design-related elements using special graphics- and calculations-intensive (CAD), geographic information systems (GIS), computer animation, software development and Internet content creation (ICC ICC See: International Chamber of Commerce ) markets. Dell captured the No. 1 position in both worldwide and U.S. markets for personal workstations for the 1999 calendar year, according to market research firm International Data Corporation (IDC)(a) Businesses interested in learning more about Dell Precision Workstations can visit Dell's Web site at http://www.dell.com/us/en/gen/products/series_precn_workstations.htm. 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 $25.3 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. 210 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 and Dell Precision are trademarks 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. (a) IDC, The Workstation Market, 1999 Update. IDC defines personal workstations with operating systems such as Microsoft(R) Windows(R) 2000 and Red Hat(R) Linux and processors from Intel(R) instead of proprietary operating systems and processors. |
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