New Dell Notebooks, Desktops and Widescreen Flat-Panel Monitors.ROUND ROCK, Texas -- Dell, Inc. (Nasdaq:DELL): Product Backgrounder On June 26, 2007, Dell updated its Inspiron[TM] and XPS (1) See XML Paper Specification. (2) A brand name for certain models of Inspiron laptops from Dell. [TM] product portfolios with notebooks and desktops that are designed to lead the industry in easy personalization, connectivity, entertainment, and mobility. Dell also introduced new 19- and 24-inch widescreen flat-panel displays. The company also announced Dell Online Backup Using the Web to store copies of data for backup. There are numerous providers on the Internet that charge for storage, and fees are typically based on capacity. Online backup services provide offsite backup, which is essential for disaster recovery. See backup types. , a service that provides 12 months of complimentary online storage space for every Inspiron (up to 3GB) and XPS product (up to 10GB). Details and prices of the new products are provided below. More information, including high-resolution images, is available at http://www.dellpressportal.com. Inspiron notebooks Priced from $749, the new Inspiron notebooks offer a high degree of personalization -- three widescreen display choices (14, 15.4 and 17 inch), and eight distinctive colors such as Ruby Red, Midnight Blue, or Spring Green. To address the need for ever-increasing mobility and connectivity, Dell is the first to incorporate optional built-in mobile broadband1 capability across its entire new line of consumer Inspiron notebook portfolio, with carrier choices including AT&T, Sprint and Verizon Wireless in the U.S., and Vodafone in select countries in Europe. Customers can also upgrade all systems with integrated webcams and select systems with Blu-ray Disc drives. All Inspiron notebooks feature Dell MediaDirect[TM] with Instant Office, lightning fast one-button instant access utility available, enabling users to look at photos, listen to music or check their calendar in seconds. The Inspiron 1420, 1520 and 1720 notebooks feature Intel[R] Core[TM] 2 Duo processors, and the Inspiron 1521 and 1721 feature 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. Turion A version of the Athlon 64 CPU from AMD designed for thin, lightweight laptops. The Turion 64 CPUs dissipate as little as 25 watts compared to 65 for the Athlon. Introduced in 2005, Turion enhanced AMD's line of mobile CPUs, which included the Mobile Athlon 64 for full-sized laptops and [TM] 64 X2 dual core processors. Other features include * Choice of colors including Jet Black matte finish, Alpine White gloss finish, Espresso Brown, Flamingo Pink, Midnight Blue, Ruby Red, Spring Green, Sunshine Yellow with soft touch finish * Choice of high definition displays, including screen resolution and finishes, like TrueLife[TM] or non-glare * Choice of hard drive sizes up to 250GB2; RAID 0,1 support (Inspiron 1721 only) * Optional integrated mobile broadband from Sprint or Verizon Wireless (EVDO -Rev A) or AT&T (HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) See HSPA. ) * Optional integrated 2.0 megapixel webcam with dual digital microphone and noise-cancellation earbuds * Optional Blu-ray Disc drive (Inspiron 1420, 1520, 1720 only) * Optional 9-cell lithium-ion battery * Dell MediaDirect and Instant Office technology for fast, one-button access to videos, music or photos, calendar and contacts * Standard 802.11g Wi-fi networking, or optional 802.11a/g or 802.11 Wireless-N * Standard integrated 8-in-1 media card reader to enable easy transfer of content from digital devices. Other ports include four USB ports, and 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 * Choice of Microsoft[R] Windows Vista[TM] Home Basic or Home Premium or Ubuntu A popular Linux distribution that is noted for its ease of installation and use. Based on the Debian version of Linux and introduced in 2004, Ubuntu is sponsored by Canonical Ltd., London and Montreal (www.canonical.com). Linux distribution (Inspiron 1420 only) * Base 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. 3 with optional Dell On Call Dell On Call is a limited and fee based service that covers certain computer issues as an extension to Dell's normal limited hardware warranties (Said warranties only cover pre-installed physical hardware, drivers and the Operating system, the most expensive components of the "how-to" value-added services4 * Starting weights: Inspiron 1420 - 5.39 pounds5; 1520/1521 - 6.406/6.417 pounds; 1720/1721 - 7.628/7.679 pounds * Starting Prices: Inspiron 1420 - $799; 1520/1521 - $849/$749; 1720/1721 - $999/$899 Inspiron desktops Inspiron desktops are designed to help customers take control of their digital life, offering impressive flexibility in choice of form factors and configurations. The mini-tower supports expandability, while the slim-tower is 41 percent smaller in size, but doesn't compromise on performance. Starting at $349, all can be configured with a wide variety of technologies, like robust graphics, widescreen displays, TV tuner cards and sound systems that can easily take on challenging digital entertainment and gaming activities. Inspiron desktops make great media hubs, supporting up to 500GB2 of hard drive space and can be configured with Dell DataSafe[TM] Backup Internal, which provides fast, easy, and automatic local backup of everything on the hard drive. The Inspiron 530 and 530s desktops feature Celeron to Intel Core 2 Duo processors, and the Inspiron 531 and 531s feature AMD Sempron to Athlon 64 X2 dual core processors. Other features include * Optional internal Wi-Fi networking allows customers to place their desktop where they want instead of where the Ethernet cable is * Large hard drive capacity (up to 500GB2) to store and manage large digital media files, like photos, videos, music, etc. * Range of graphics solution, from integrated graphics for everyday productivity, email and web browsing to high performance discrete graphics supporting high resolution monitors and dual displays, 3-D gaming, 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 (1080p) * Ports include eight or ten 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 (slim-tower/mini-tower) * Variety of multi-media options including 13-1 media card reader, IEEE 1394, TV-Tuner cards, X-Fi sound cards * Choice of Microsoft Windows Vista Basic or Premium or Ubuntu Linux distribution (Inspiron 530 only) * Base one-year limited warranty3 with optional Dell On Call "how-to" value-added services4 * Starting Prices: Inspiron 530/530s - $349; 531/531s - $349 The XPS M1330 - The World's Thinnest 13-inch Notebook With a starting weight of just under 4 pounds10 and featuring an ultra thin 0.9-inch profile11, the premium ultraportable XPS M1330 doesn't minimize power or connectivity. Priced from $1,299, standard features include a high definition 13.3-inch display, slot-load optical drive, full-sized keyboard, sophisticated touch sensitive media buttons, and HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) A digital interface for audio and video signals designed as a single-cable solution for home theater and consumer electronics equipment. support. Performance enthusiasts will appreciate the optional LED backlit An LCD screen that has its own light source from the back of the screen, making the background brighter and characters appear sharper. display, NVIDIA discrete graphics, integrated fingerprint reader and webcam and dual digital microphones. The XPS M1330 is powered by high-performance Intel Core 2 Duo processors. Additional features include: * Choice of colors, including Tuxedo Black, Pearl White or Crimson Red * 13.1-inch widescreen high definition display with TrueLife technology for crisp and vivid images (WXGA (Wide XGA) A wide screen resolution of 1366x768 pixels. See PC display modes.  1280x800), with optional
upgrade to bright LED backlit (WLED WLED White Light Emitting Diode ) display (300 nits)
* Choice of high performance NVIDIA[R] GeForce Go 8400M GS graphics with 128MB dedicated memory12 or battery-saving Intel Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator 3100 * Dell MediaDirect and Instant Office technology for fast, one-button access to videos, music or photos, calendar and contacts * Standard 802.11g Wi-Fi networking, or optional 802.11a/g or Wireless-N * Standard slot-load 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. +/- RW13 with dual layer capability14 * Standard integrated 8-in-1 media card reader to enable easy transfer of content from digital devices. Other ports include HDMI, two USB ports, IEEE 1394a, dual headphone See headphones. jacks * Standard integrated webcam with dual digital microphones and noise-isolation earbuds * Standard consumer IR remote that stores in system ExpressCard slot * Optional integrated mobile broadband from Sprint or Verizon Wireless (EVDO -Rev A) or AT&T (HSDPA) * Optional 6-cell and 9-cell lithium-ion battery * Optional fingerprint reader for security and convenience * Choice of Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium See Windows Vista versions. or Ultimate * Standard one year of LoJack for Laptops Theft Protection Service15 * Standard one year of 10GB storage with Dell Online Backup * Base one-year XPS limited warranty3 includes rapid response from XPS-trained technicians Dell SE198WFP WFP World Food Programme (United Nations) WFP Windows File Protection (Microsoft) WFP Water for People (international humanitarian organization) WFP Winnipeg Free Press 19-Inch Widescreen Flat Panel Monitor See flat panel display. The Dell SE198WFP widescreen flat panel LCD monitor's arctic silver design and price/performance features are optimally partnered with the new Inspiron 530/531 series desktops. Students new to the widescreen display experience will enjoy the large onscreen on·screen or on-screen adj. & adv. 1. As shown on a movie, television, or display screen. 2. Within public view; in public. real estate for viewing multimedia content such as DVDs and games as well as easy viewing of side-by-side screens when working with multiple desktop applications. The SE198WFP features great connectivity and plug-and-play options to meet multimedia, productivity and gaming needs packaged in an environmentally friendly flat panel LCD design. It's available immediately in the U.S. and starts at $189. Additional features include: * 19-inch viewable image size On a computer monitor, the viewable image size or VIS is the actual amount of screen space that is available to display a picture, without obstruction from the case or other aspects of the unit's design. * 5 ms typical response time16 with 1,000:1 contrast ratio * Maximum resolution of 1440 x 900 * Lets users view Web pages or documents side by side and run multiple applications simultaneously for improved productivity * DVI-HDCP ready connectivity * Tilt capability * Optional attached AS501 multimedia soundbar * Wall-mountable for flexible installation and convenience (kit sold separately) * Three-year limited warranty3 Dell Ultrasharp 2407WFP-HC 24-Inch Widescreen Flat Panel Monitor The new Dell UltraSharp 2407WFP-HC flat panel LCD monitor's TrueColor technology provides 92 percent color gamut coverage of the NTSC (National TV Standards Committee) The committee that developed the television standards for the U.S, which are also used in Canada, Japan, South Korea and several Central and South American countries. Both the committee and the standard are called "NTSC. color space to gamers, photographers and digital media "prosumers" thereby enabling highly vibrant and vivid images such as deeper reds and crisper crisp·er n. One that crisps, especially a compartment in a refrigerator used for storing vegetables and keeping them fresh. blues. With a 6 millisecond One thousandth of a second. See space/time and ohnosecond. (unit) millisecond - (ms) One thousandth of a second, one thousand microseconds. A long time for a modern computer. response time, the 2407WFP-HC is ideal for the multi-tasker, high end graphic designer, content creation user, and enthusiast to extreme gamer. It will be available in the U.S. in July and starts at $679. Additional features include: * 24-inch widescreen viewable image size * Maximum resolution of 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA (Wide Ultra XGA) A wide screen resolution of 1900x1200 pixels. See PC display modes. )
* 6 ms typical response time17 with 1,000:1 contrast ratio * Dell TrueColor Wide Cold-Cathode Fluorescent Lighting (Wide-CCFL) backlight back·light n. A type of spotlight, used in photography, that illuminates a subject from behind. tr.v. back·light·ed or back·lit , back·light·ing, back·lights that delivers deep and vibrant reds, greens and blues and accurate color representation * Integrated 9-in-2 media card reader in a slim monitor bezel The front cover of a desktop or tower computer case. The term also refers to the individual drive bay covers, which are removed to install CD-ROMs and other removable drives that require access from the front of the case. * Height-adjustable stand with tilt and swivel capabilities * Four USB 2.0 ports for connecting devices such as digital cameras and printers * Easy display detachment from stand can enable panel to be wall-mounted * Three-year limited warranty3 Pricing, specifications, availability, and terms of offers may change without notice. Taxes, fees, shipping, handling and any applicable restocking charges are extra, and vary. Dell cannot be responsible for pricing or other errors, and reserves the right to cancel orders arising from such errors. Dell, Inspiron, XPS, TrueLife, MediaDirect, DataSafe, UltraSharp is a trademark of Dell Inc. Dell disclaims any proprietary interest in the marks and names of others. 1 You must be a Verizon, AT&T, or Sprint wireless subscriber. Additional charges apply. Actual connectivity is subject to service provider's coverage area and may be affected by equipment, topography, signal strength, environmental considerations, and other factors. Service may vary significantly within buildings. Dell does not guarantee coverage. 2 For hard drives, GB means 1 billion bytes and TB equals 1 trillion bytes; actual capacity varies with preloaded material and operating environment and will be less. On Dimension, XPS, and Inspiron systems, for Norton Ghost 10, Norton 7 Restore and Dell DataSafe users, up to 25% of the stated hard drive capacity may be utilized by your system as dedicated backup space. With Dell Factory Image Restore installed, Windows Vista users will have 10GB of their hard drive capacity set aside for a recovery image. 3 For a copy of our guarantees or limited warranties, please write Dell USA L.P., Attn: Warranties, One Dell Way, Round Rock, TX 78682. For more information, visit www.dell.com/warranty. 4 To view important service information including a list of supported products and issues, see www.dell.com/delloncall. Please note that Supported Products or Issues may change at any time without notice to Customers. Phone based troubleshooting and how-to questions only; onsite assistance, repair services or parts not covered not covered Health care adjective Referring to a procedure, test or other health service to which a policy holder or insurance beneficiary is not entitled under the terms of the policy or payment system–eg, Medicare. Cf Covered. . 5 Starting weight with a 14.1" WXGA LCD, integrated graphic, DVD+/-RW, and 6-cell Li-Ion battery. Weights vary depending on configurations and manufacturing variability. 6 Starting weight of ~6.40 lbs (2.90 kg) for the Inspiron 1520 is with a 15.4" WXGA LCD, integrated graphics, CD-RW/DVD and a 6-cell battery. 7 Starting weight of 6.41 lbs for the Inspiron 1521 is with a 15.4" WXGA LCD, CD-RW/DVD and a 6-cell battery. Weight varies depending on configurations and manufacturing variability. 8 Preliminary starting weight of 7.67 lbs includes 17" WXGA+ LCD, 6-cell battery, integrated graphics, and 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. / DVD drive. Weights vary depending on configurations and manufacturing variability. 9 Starting weight of 7.67 lbs includes 17" WXGA+ LCD, 6-cell battery, integrated graphics, and a CD-RW / DVD drive. Weights vary depending on configurations and manufacturing variability. 10 Starting weight of 3.97 lbs includes a 13.3" WXGA LED-backlit LCD display, UMA (1) (Unlicensed Mobile Access) See GAN. (2) (Upper Memory Area) Memory in a PC between 640K and 1M. More relevant in the days of DOS, this region was broken into Upper Memory Blocks (UMB) reserved for video memory and other integrated graphics, DVD+/-RW, and 4-cell Li-Ion battery. Weights will vary depending on configurations and manufacturing variability. 11 Height ranges from 0.9" - 1.3" (23.1mm - 33.8mm) with WLED display. 12 Between 64MB and 287MB of system memory may be allocated to support integrated graphics, depending on memory size and other factors. 13 Discs burned with this drive may not be compatible with some existing drives and players; using DVD+R (DVD+Recordable) A write-once (read only) version of the DVD+RW optical disc from the DVD+RW Alliance. DVD+Rs hold up to 4.7GB of data per side and can be read by DVD-Video players and computer DVD-ROM drives. A DVD+R DL disc is a "dual layer" DVD+R that holds a total of 8.5GB. media provides maximum compatibility. 14 Special media required, and third party software may also be required. 15 Computrace LoJack for Laptops: Not a Dell offer. Certain conditions apply. For full details, see terms and conditions at www.lojackforlaptops.com/. 16 5ms typical response is based on grey-to-grey response 17 6ms typical response is based on grey-to-grey response, typical of fast motion video used in gaming and DVD movies |
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