Dell Refreshes Latitude Notebook PC Line; Two New Platforms Feature Integrated Wireless Networking, Sleek Design.Business Editors & High-Tech Writers ROUND ROCK, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 25, 2000 Dell (Nasdaq:DELL) today announced a significant refresh to its Latitude(tm) notebook line with new models featuring contemporary styling and built-in wireless capability. The new lightweight Latitude C600 is immediately available worldwide and the high performance Latitude C800 is planned to be available within 60 days. The Latitude C600 and C800 have a refined styling that establishes a common look for these and future Latitude notebook PCs. The new design is compatible with all Latitude C-family peripheral devices (docking stations, batteries, AC adapters and media modules) shipped since late 1997. This strategy helps lower the cost of ownership for customers and, combined with an intense focus on a positive customer experience, has helped fuel Dell's growth in the portables market to the No. 1 position in medium and large business worldwide(a). The second quarter of this year marked the ninth consecutive quarter that Dell has been ranked No. 1 in satisfaction by corporate end-users in Technology Business Research's Corporate IT Buying Behavior & Customer Satisfaction Study(b). TrueMobile Wireless Capability Both new Latitude models include a built in antenna connecting to the MiniPCI bay enabling integrated 802.11b wireless local area networking when the optional radio component becomes available as planned by year-end. Careful adherence to commonality ensures that TrueMobile(c) wireless LAN A local area network that transmits over the air typically in the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz unlicensed frequency band. It does not require line of sight between sender and receiver. Wireless base stations (access points) are wired to an Ethernet network and transmit a radio frequency over an area PC cards (with external antenna), available since March 2000, can also be used. Latitude C600 The Latitude C600 is 1.4 inches thick with a starting weight of 4.9(d) pounds. It is one pound lighter than the Latitude CPx and offers a choice of processors including the Intel(R) Pentium(R) III 850MHz (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. processor with SpeedStep(tm) technology. Prices start at $2,599(e) and includes three-year next-business-day onsite service(f), 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). 700MHz processor, 64 MB RAM, 6.0GB(g) hard disk drive, floppy disk drive floppy disk drive - disk drive and 24X-maximum CD-ROM drive A device that holds and reads CD-ROM discs. CD-ROM drives generally also play audio CD discs by sending analog sound to the sound card via a 4-pin cable. For specifications of 10x, 20x, etc. drives, see CD-ROM drives. See CD-ROM, CD-ROM changer, CD-ROM server and CD-ROM audio cable. , integrated 56K(h) v.90 modem, enhanced video sub-system including Accelerated Graphics Port See AGP. (hardware, graphics) Accelerated Graphics Port - (AGP) A bus specification by Intel which gives low-cost 3D graphics cards faster access to main memory on personal computers than the usual PCI bus. (AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) A high-speed 32-bit port from Intel for attaching a display adapter to a PC. It provides a direct connection between the card and memory, and only one AGP slot is on the motherboard. ) and 8MB SGRAM (Synchronous Graphics RAM) A type of dynamic RAM chip that is similar to the SDRAM technology, but includes enhanced graphics features for use with display adapters. and the Dell DualPoint, which gives users the choice of either the touch pad, track stick or both at the same time. Complete Latitude product information is available at www.dell.com/latitude. Latitude C800 The C800 is the first Latitude with a 15-inch SXGA (Super XGA) A screen resolution of 1280x1024 pixels. SXGA is commonly used on standard monitors, but provides a 1.25:1 aspect ratio, compared to the more common 1.33:1 (4:3) ratio. SXGA+ has a 1400x1050 resolution, which is an exact 1.33:1 ratio. See PC display modes. screen and represents the top-end of the performance category. It is a highly configurable platform offering the choice of CD ROM CD ROM Compact Disk Read Only Memory , 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. or CD-RW (CD-ReWritable) The only rewritable CD technology. CD-RW disks look like other CD media, but with close inspection, they have a more polished surface with a very dark blue-gray cast. as the fixed optical drive freeing the media bay for one of many media modules, allowing for example, the use of a CD ROM and a CD-RW drive simultaneously. The combination of high-speed wireless connectivity; robust graphics capability and a IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, New York, www.ieee.org) A membership organization that includes engineers, scientists and students in electronics and allied fields. 1394 port, useful for attaching digital cameras and other video devices to the computer makes the C800 ideal for graphic illustrators, designers, database developers or Web site builders who require mobility and constant access to the Internet or a company's Intranet infrastructure. It offers a 15" SXGA+ screen and enhanced video sub-system including Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP 4X) and up to 32MB video SGRAM and Dell DualPoint. Complete Latitude product information is available at www.dell.com/latitude. The price of the standard Latitude C800 configuration starts at $3,299(e) and includes, three-year next-business-day onsite service(f), Intel Pentium III 850MHz processor, choice of optical drive, 64 MB RAM, 10.0GB(g) hard disk drive, floppy disk drive an integrated 56K(h) v.90 modem and ATI (ATI Technologies Inc., Markham Ontario, http://ati.amd.com) A leading manufacturer of graphics chips and display adapters. Founded in 1985 by K. Y. Ho, Benny Lau and Lee Lau, ATI chips and boards are widely used by OEMs. Mobility 128, with 16MB video SGRAM. 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 $28.5 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. 154 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 is a trademark 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 Worldwide Quarterly PC Market Tracker; International Data Corporation, August 2000. (b) Technology Business Research second quarter 2000 Corporate IT Buying Behavior & Customer Satisfaction Study: Intel Servers, Desktops and Notebooks. (c) Connect rate of 11 Mbps up to 100m from connected access point. Range may vary due to transmission barriers such as walls and building material. (d) With Travel module/4-cell battery 4.9 lbs. (2.2 Kg). (e) Pricing valid in the United States only, excludes shipping, handling and taxes, cannot be combined with other offers or discounts, and is subject to change without notice. (f) On-site service may be provided pursuant to a service contract with a third-party provider, and is not available in certain areas. Technician will be dispatched if necessary following phone-based troubleshooting. (g) For hard drives, GB means 1 billion bytes; total accessible capacity varies depending on operating environment. (h) Download speeds limited to 53 Kbps. Upload speeds are less (in the 30Kbps. range) and vary by modem manufacturer. Speeds also vary depending on line conditions. Analog phone line and compatible server equipment required. |
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