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Dell Precision WorkStations Offer Graphics Technology From Silicon Graphics; Special Bundle Available Immediately.


ROUND ROCK, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 11, 1999--Dell Computer Corporation (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), the world's leading direct computer systems company, today announced that it will offer the all-digital Silicon Graphics(R) 1600SW 17.3-inch flat-panel monitor as an option for Dell Precision Dell Precision is a line of workstation computers produced by Dell, Inc.. Current Dell Precision Desktop Models
  • Precision T3400
  • Precision 390
  • Precision 490
  • Precision 690
Current Dell Precision Laptop Models
  • Precision M90
(tm) WorkStation customers.

Available today from the Dell Precision WorkStation Web site at http://www.dell.com/products/workstat/, the Silicon Graphics 1600SW digital flat-panel monitor offers state-of-the-art screen resolution, color quality and fast pixel response to generate smooth, artifact-free video and animation. The monitor's SuperWide(tm) format, similar to High-Definition Television high-definition television (HDTV)

Any system producing significantly greater picture resolution than that of the ordinary 525-line (625-line in Europe) television screen. Conventional television transmits signals in analog form.
 (HDTV (High Definition TV) A set of digital television (DTV) standards that offer the highest resolution and sharpest picture. Although some HDTV sets are available in standard (rather square) screen sizes, the overwhelming majority of sets are wide screen, which eliminates ), provides a 16:10 aspect ratio and 1600x1024 resolution, capable of displaying two full pages of information simultaneously.

"The extraordinary digital display technology offered by Silicon Graphics complements the award-winning design and performance of Dell Precision WorkStations," said Jeff Clarke Jeff Clarke may refer to:
  • Jeff Clarke (soccer) Canadian football (soccer) player
  • Jeff Clarke (CEO)
, vice president, Dell Precision WorkStations. "We believe customers will also find the price/performance ratio of Dell systems to be more compelling than that offered by other vendors."

The 1600SW flat-panel monitor is powered by the Revolution IV-FP(R), a 32MB graphics accelerator from Number Nine Visual Technology Corporation. Number Nine's graphics card uses a dual graphics pipeline and dedicated digital path from the graphics card to the display, delivering superior image quality and consistency for smooth video-conferencing, full-screen MPEG (Moving Pictures Experts Group) An ISO/ITU standard for compressing digital video. Pronounced "em-peg," it is the universal standard for digital terrestrial, cable and satellite TV, DVDs and digital video recorders (DVRs).  video, professional applications or game development.

Combining a large viewing format and ultra-high resolution, the Silicon Graphics 1600SW flat-panel monitor provides resolutions at 110 dots-per-inch (dpi), more than most high-end flat-panel monitors, which typically provide less than 90 dpi. This difference is best seen in the fine quality of images, where evenzed.

Prices for Dell Precision WorkStations configured with the digital Silicon Graphics 1600SW flat-pang system. Dell Precision WorkStations are intended for professional users who demand exceptional performanceftware development and financial analysis markesion WorkStation 210 and 410, based on the Inted on the World Wide Web at http://www.dell.com/products/workstat/.

Ranked No. 125 among the Fortune 500 companies and No. 363 in the Fortune Global 500, 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.
 is the world's leading direct computer systems company, based on revenues of $16.8 billion for the past four quarters. 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 through its toll-free number 800/388-8542 or by accessing the Dell World Wide Web site at http://www.dell.com.

(1) Price for a Dell Precision WorkStation 210 configured with a

single 400MHz (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.  Pentium II processor, 6.4GB HDD (Hard Disk Drive) See hard disk and HDD caddy.

HDD - hard disk drive
, 64MB RAM, 14/32X

variable 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).
 and Silicon Graphics 1600SW digital flat-panel

monitor.

Dell is a registered trademark and Dell Precision is a trademark of Dell Computer Corporation. Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks and NT is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks and Xeon is a trademark of Intel Corporation. Fortune 500 is a registered trademark of The Time Inc. Magazine Company. Silicon Graphics is a registered trademark, and SuperWide and Silicon Graphics 1600SW are trademarks, of Silicon Graphics, Inc. Number Nine, and Revolution IV are registered trademarks of Number Nine Visual Technology Corporation. Dell disclaims any proprietary interest in the marks and names of others.
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