Michael Dell Introduces Smallest Desktop in Company History at Tokyo Event; New OptiPlex SX260 -- Small Size Without Compromise.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers NOTE TO MEDIA: Multimedia assets available TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 28, 2002 Michael Dell Michael Saul Dell (born February 23, 1965, in Houston, Texas) is the founder and CEO of Dell, Inc. Biography Early life and education The son of an orthodontist, Dell was born in to an upper-class Jewish family and attended Herod Elementary School in Houston, today announced worldwide availability of the OptiPlex(tm) SX260, the smallest and most flexible desktop computer in Dell (Nasdaq:DELL) history. "The OptiPlex SX260 is a result of direct customer feedback," said Dell, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. and chairman, at a press conference. "We talk daily to tens of thousands of customers around the world and continually incorporate their feedback into the design of innovative, relevant products. The SX260 is ideally suited for space-conscious customers, including many in the Japanese market, but doesn't sacrifice power as a result of its small size." The SX260 weighs less than 8 pounds and is 50 percent smaller by volume than the existing OptiPlex small form factor chassis(a). It can be easily mounted horizontally or vertically underneath a desk, to a wall or behind the optional SX260 flat panel monitor See flat panel display. . The chassis attaches flush to the back of the flat panel stand to blend the space savings of a traditional all-in-one PC See all-in-one. with the benefits of modularity, such as serviceability. The system's hot-swappable media bay accommodates any module from the popular Dell Latitude C-Family of notebooks, allowing users to share modules, such as a 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. drive, amongst a mix of Latitude and SX260 systems. The SX260 is also the first OptiPlex system to support booting to the new Dell USB memory key, a removable storage device launching in November. Dell expects the convenience, reliability and higher storage capacity of USB memory keys to become the customer preference over floppy disk drives. The SX260 security features include a sequential locking system that prevents unwanted access to the media bay, chassis cover, internal hard drive door, motherboard and rear cabling, and locks the entire unit to the workspace itself, all through a single industry-standard Kensington lock slot. The SX260 is also Dell's first slot-less desktop computer. The system has no PCI (1) (Payment Card Industry) See PCI DSS. (2) (Peripheral Component Interconnect) The most widely used I/O bus (peripheral bus). or 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. slots, meaning greater image stability and standardization. In addition, the SX260 is image compatible with Dell's mainstream GX260, which helps reduce overall total cost of ownership. The embedded Intel(R) Extreme graphics achieves AGP-quality performance and beyond by using up to 64MB of system memory(b). SX260 customers have the option of Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 or Celeron(R) processors, up to 2GB of high-performance DDR-SDRAM DDR-SDRAM - Double Data Rate Random Access Memory system memory and six integrated USB USB in full Universal Serial Bus Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer. 2.0 ports, two in front and four in back. Networking features include integrated Gigabit(c) Ethernet and an optional TrueMobile 1180 802.11b wireless networking module, which connects via USB and attaches easily to the chassis. Prices for the OptiPlex SX260 start at $599(d). A typical configuration sells for $1,499(d) and includes an Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz processor, 256MB shared DDR-SDRAM, 20GB hard drive, removable 24X max 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). , integrated Intel Pro/1000MT Gigabit Ethernet network adapter, integrated Intel Extreme graphics, 15" UltraSharp(tm) SX260 flat panel solution, Windows XP Professional, three-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. (e) and next-business-day onsite service(f). OptiPlex desktops are designed for networked business environments, with long product lifecycles, standards-based technology and a full suite of user-friendly management tools, making them easy to deploy and maintain. Complete product details can be found at www.dell.com/optiplex. The OptiPlex product line is supported by Dell Services, which can help lower customers' cost of computing with world-class service and support including deployment and after-sale support. Complete information on Dell Services is available at www.dell.com/services. Technical Features of the OptiPlex SX260 include: -- Intel(R) Pentium(tm) 4 (400&533MHz FSB) and Intel(R) Celeron(R) processors (400MHz FSB) -- Intel(R) PRO/1000 MT Gigabit Ethernet Network Connection -- 266MHz Shared7 DDR SDRAM -- Integrated Intel(R) Extreme graphics -- 845G Chipset with ICH4 -- 6 2.0 USB ports, 2 front & 4 rear -- Integrated ATA/100 with SMART II -- Integrated AC '97 Audio with front and rear jacks -- Supports optional Dell USB memory key -- LegacySelect 2.0 & S3/4 Ready -- Windows(R) XP and 2000 -- Lockable media bay, internal hard drive door, motherboard access door and rear I/O -- 9.7" (247mm) x 3.3" (84.7mm) x 9.5" (242mm) (HxWxD) -- 7.8 lbs (3.5kg) 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 a premier provider of products and services required for customers worldwide to build their information-technology and Internet infrastructures. The company's revenue for the past four quarters totaled $31.2 billion. Dell, through its direct business model, 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 at www.dell.com. Dell is a trademark of Dell Computer Corporation. Dell disclaims any proprietary interest in the marks and names of others. (a) OptiPlex Small Form Factor (SF) chassis volume is (643.5 in.(3)) vs. SX260 chassis volume (304.1 in.(3)) (b) Between 32 and 64 MB of system memory may be allocated to support graphics, depending on system memory size and other factors. (c) This term indicates compliance with 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. standard 802.3ab for Gigabit Ethernet, and does not connote con·note tr.v. con·not·ed, con·not·ing, con·notes 1. To suggest or imply in addition to literal meaning: "The term 'liberal arts' connotes a certain elevation above utilitarian concerns" actual operating speed of 1Gb/sec. For high-speed transmission, connection to a Gigabit Ethernet server and network infrastructure is required. (d) All pricing, specifications and availability may change without notice. Taxes and shipping charges extra, and vary. Cannot be combined with other offers or discounts. U.S. only. (e) For a copy of our guarantees or limited warranties, please write Dell USA L.P., Attn: Warranties, One Dell Way, Round Rock, TX 78682. (f) Service may be provided by third party. Technician will be dispatched if necessary following phone-based troubleshooting. Subject to parts availability, geographical restrictions and terms of service contract. Service timing dependent upon time of day call placed to Dell. U.S. only. NOTE: In note (a) above, the "(3)" is superscript Any letter, digit or symbol that appears above the line. For example, 10 to the 9th power is written with the 9 in superscript (109). Contrast with subscript. to indicate cubed. It was changed for transmission purposes only. Note: A photo is available at URL URL in full Uniform Resource Locator Address of a resource on the Internet. The resource can be any type of file stored on a server, such as a Web page, a text file, a graphics file, or an application program. : http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/photo.cgi?pw.102802/bb4 |
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