Dell Precision WorkStations Rise to No. 1; Dataquest Results Show Dell As Market Leader For NT Workstations in U.S.ROUND ROCK, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 3, 1999-- Momentum Continues with Price Cuts, New 600Mhz Processor Introduction 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), the world's leading direct computer systems company, today announced that for the first time, it has become the clear U.S. market leader for workstations running Pentium(R)-class processors and the Windows NT (Windows New Technology) A 32-bit operating system from Microsoft for Intel x86 CPUs. NT is the core technology in Windows 2000 and Windows XP (see Windows). Available in separate client and server versions, it includes built-in networking and preemptive multitasking. (R) operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. , according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. estimates from Dataquest, a leading market research company(1). Dataquest's first-quarter 1999 analysis showed that Dell Precision Dell Precision is a line of workstation computers produced by Dell, Inc.. Current Dell Precision Desktop Models
"Customers consistently tell us that the Dell direct model is the ideal way to purchase workstations, and the results from Dataquest bear this out," said Linda Hargrove, vice president, Americas, Dell Precision WorkStations. "After only two years in the market, Dell has achieved its leadership position by delivering workstations built to the needs of our largest and smallest customers in a variety of vertical markets. Dell continues to demonstrate its aggressive price and performance position via today's price cuts and the introduction of the 600MHz Pentium III The successor to the Pentium II from Intel. Introduced in the spring of 1999 at 500 MHz, the Pentium III architecture was similar to the Pentium II with the addition of 70 new instructions optimized for multimedia (see SSE). processor from Intel." In addition to market share gains, Dell Precision WorkStations have continued to win awards in leading industry publications, including a recent PC Magazine Editors' Choice Award for 3D workstations. Also today, Dell cut U.S. prices on select configurations of Dell Precision WorkStations by up to 16.6 percent. A Dell Precision WorkStation 410 configured with desktop chassis, single 450MHz Pentium III processor (dual-processor capable), 9GB(2) SCSI SCSI in full Small Computer System Interface Once common standard for connecting peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, etc.) to small and medium-sized computers. SCSI has given way to faster standards, such as Firewire and USB. hard disk drive, 256MB RAM, Diamond FireGL1 graphics card and 17/40X(3) 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). is now $2,599(4), a reduction of 16.6 percent. Dell also cut prices on the entry-level Dell Precision WorkStation 210 by up to 7.7 percent and on the high-end Dell Precision WorkStation 610 by up to 13.2 percent. A full list of prices and configurations for these systems can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.dell.com/products/workstat/. Effective today, Dell offers the Intel 600MHz Pentium(R) III processor on the Dell Precision WorkStation 210 and 410. Dell Precision WorkStations are intended for professional users who demand exceptional performance in the 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), 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 animation, software development and financial analysis markets. Dell Precision WorkStations are designed to support Windows(R) 2000. Ranked No. 78 among the Fortune 500 companies and No. 210 in the Fortune Global 500, Dell Computer Corporation is the world's leading direct computer systems company, based on revenues of $19.9 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 80/388-8542 or by accessing the Dell World Wide Web site at www.dell.com. (1) Dataquest Advanced Desktops and Workstation Quarterly Statistics Worldwide -- First Quarter 1999 (2) For hard drives, GB means 1 billion bytes; total accessible capacity varies depending on operating environment In computing, an operating environment is the environment in which users run programs, whether in a command line interface, such as in MS-DOS or the Unix shell, or in a graphical user interface, such as in the Macintosh operating system. . (3) 40x max/17x min variable speed. (4) Price for a Dell Precision WorkStation 410 includes with desktop chassis, single 450MHz Pentium III processor (dual processor capable), 9GB(2) SCSI hard disk drive, 256MB RAM, Diamond FireGL1 graphics card, 17/40X Max CD-ROM(3), Windows NT 4.0, no 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. |
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