Dell Plugs in Energy Star 4.0 Consumer Desktop.Specially Configured Inspiron 531 Delivers Environmental Benefits Without Compromising Performance 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 extended its commitment to becoming the "greenest" technology company on Earth with the addition of an Energy Star 4.0-compliant desktop that helps consumers reduce their carbon footprint A carbon footprint is the total amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases emitted over the full life cycle of a product or service. . "We are committed to providing consumers a choice that helps protect the environment without sacrificing the performance needed to maintain a rich, high-definition digital experience." said Karen Plotkin, director of consumer desktop marketing. "Consumers using this energy-efficient Inspiron 531 can reduce their carbon footprint while also reducing their electric bills." The specially configured Inspiron 531 is Dell's first consumer PC to meet the Energy Star 4.0 requirements. Powered by an 80 percent efficient power supply, the system comes pre-configured to switch to a low-power sleep state after 15 minutes of inactivity and also includes a forest-friendly paperless owner's manual. Using an energy-efficient desktop with a flat panel monitor See flat panel display. for four years can reduce carbon dioxide carbon dioxide, chemical compound, CO2, a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas that is about one and one-half times as dense as air under ordinary conditions of temperature and pressure. (C02) emissions by approximately the same amount as not driving a car for eight weeks.1 With a starting price starting price n (COMM) → precio inicial starting price n → prix initial starting price start n (at auction of $369, the Inspiron 531 is available to U.S. customers immediately. Entry-level configurations include an AMD (Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA, www.amd.com) A major manufacturer of semiconductor devices including x86-compatible CPUs, embedded processors, flash memories, programmable logic devices and networking chips. Athlon[TM] 64 X2 dual-core processor, 1GB2 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 memory, 160GB3 hard drive, CDRW See CD-RW. / 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. combination drive, NVIDIA integrated graphics, Windows Vista Home Basic, and one 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. 4 with In-Home Service5 and support. Dell's Energy Smart Product Strategy Dell's Energy Smart product strategy is to deliver products that can provide the maximum performance at the least amount of power required. The company has actively participated in the Energy Star program since 1993 and offers multiple desktops, workstations and notebooks that meet the new Energy Star 4.0 requirements. In addition to meeting Energy Star 4.0 requirements, the company is also advising customers on data center design to help reduce power needs. More information on Dell's energy efficiency programs is available at www.dell.com/energy. Environmental Stewardship Dell is also partnering with its customers and members of The ReGeneration - people of all ages who care about the environment - to become the greenest technology company on Earth. Last month Dell became the first major computer manufacturer to commit to neutralizing the carbon impact of its worldwide operations. The company is pursuing an aggressive strategy of driving additional energy-efficiencies, maximizing purchases of renewable power and offsetting remaining impacts. Customers who purchase the specially configured Inspiron 531 can help offset the emissions associated with the electricity required to power their computer through Dell's "Plant a Tree for Me" program. The company remits 100 percent of funds generated through the program to The Conservation Fund and Carbonfund.org, non-profit organizations that plant trees in sustainably managed reforestation Reforestation The reestablishment of forest cover either naturally or artificially. Given enough time, natural regeneration will usually occur in areas where temperatures and rainfall are adequate and when grazing and wildfires are not too frequent. projects. 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 is a leading global systems and services company and No. 34 on the Fortune 500. For more information, visit www.dell.com, or to communicate directly with Dell via a variety of online channels, go to www.dell.com/conversations. To get Dell news direct, visit www.dell.com/RSS. Offers subject to change, not combinable with all other offers. Taxes, shipping, handling and other fees apply. U.S. Dell Home and Home Office new purchases only. Dell reserves right to cancel orders arising from pricing or other errors. 1 Savings and CO2 estimates based on EPA EPA eicosapentaenoic acid. EPA abbr. eicosapentaenoic acid EPA, n.pr See acid, eicosapentaenoic. EPA, n. power savings calculator data and Dell internal testing. 2 Significant system memory may be used to support graphics, depending on system memory size and other factors. 3 GB means 1 billion bytes and TB equals 1 trillion bytes; actual capacity varies with preloaded material and operating environment and will be less. 4 For a copy of limited warranty, write Dell USA LP, Attn: Warranties, One Dell Way, Round Rock, TX 78682. To purchase warranty only or for information on other service options call 1-800-624-9897 or visit www.dell4me.com/termsandconditions. 5 May be provided by third-party. Technician dispatched if necessary following phone-based troubleshooting. Availability varies. See dell.com/service contracts for details. |
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