New Powerful Notebooks in Dell's Smallest Package Make Mobility Light and Easy; Corporate and Consumer Models Both Weigh Under Three Pounds.Business Editors/High-Tech WritersROUND ROCK, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 29, 2003 For people looking to do more and carry less, Dell (Nasdaq:DELL) today offers its newest sub-three pound ultra-slim notebook computers: the Latitude(tm) X300 and Inspiron(tm) 300m. Whether traveling across country or a college campus, these systems come with the Intel(R) Pentium(R) M processor and have enough performance to handle home- and business-productivity applications like e-mail, Web browsing and presentations. With an optional MediaBase that connects to the bottom of the notebook and includes a D-Family media module, like a DVD+RW (DVD+Read Write) A rewritable (re-recordable) DVD disc for both movies and data from the DVD+RW Alliance. DVD+RW media can be read on DVD-Video players and computer DVD-ROM drives. (a) burner drive or a second hard drive, these ultra-light notebooks can offer many of the capabilities of a desktop replacement notebook and still weigh less than 5 pounds. The MediaBase also contains a spare battery charger bay, which can either charge a second battery when connected to AC power or help power the system when operating under low battery power. Based on direct customer feedback, the MediaBase also is equipped with front control buttons for volume control, power switching and undocking. Each X300 or 300m is shipped with an external modular bay (D/Bay) that connects optical and storage devices to the notebook via a powered USB See PoweredUSB. 2.0 port. Two 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 and one 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 interface help with the transfer of large data files, digital images and digital video. Users also may choose to store data, photo albums or music libraries on secure digital cards See SD Card. via the built-in secure digital media slot. Both systems can be ordered with optional Bluetooth capability ($49) and an extended battery ($199)(c). About the Latitude X300 At 2.9(b) pounds and 0.8 inches thin, the Ion Silver Latitude X300 notebook computer is the thinnest and lightest of all Dell Latitudes. It is built for the rigors of the road, and provides the durability, usability and flexibility demanded by business travelers. Also, based on customer feedback, the X300 is compatible with the new D-Family media modules via the D/Bay or optional MediaBase. For $1,599(c), the Latitude X300 comes with Intel's Centrino(tm) Mobile Technology, featuring a new Low Volt Pentium M A family of CPUs from Intel that are part of its Centrino brand for mobile computing. Introduced in 2003 at speeds up to 1.6 GHz, it was formerly code named "Banias." Introduced in 2004, the second-generation Pentium M (code named "Dothan") uses the same chip package but is built with 90 processor at 1.2GHz and a PRO/Wireless 2100 (802.11b) solution, a 20GB hard drive, 128MB shared(d) DDR (Double Data Rate) Refers to an SDRAM memory chip that increases performance by doubling the effective data rate of the frontside bus. For more details, see SDRAM. DDR - Double Data Rate Random Access Memory system memory, 24X 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. (with external D/Bay), Windows(R) XP Home and 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. (f) with next-business-day onsite service.(e) Dell offers a single point of accountability for deployment services to support its latest portfolio of Latitude products, which can help save time and effort and allow customers to focus IT resources on more strategic projects. More information about the Latitude X300 and other members of the D-Family can be found at http://www.dell.com/latitude. About the Inspiron 300m The ultra-slim Inspiron 300m notebook computer comes in a Venice Blue design with Moonlight Silver accents. It is designed to meet the needs of small businesses, students and consumers who demand affordable ultra-portable computing and connectivity. For $1,599(c), the Inspiron 300m comes with Intel's Centrino Mobile Technology, equipped with a new Low Volt Pentium M processor at 1.2GHz and a PRO/Wireless 2100 (802.11b) solution, a 30GB hard drive, 256MB shared(d) DDR system memory, DVD/CDRW combination drive, Windows XP The previous client version of Windows. XP was a major upgrade to the client version of Windows 2000 with numerous changes to the user interface. XP improved support for gaming, digital photography, instant messaging, wireless networking and sharing connections to the Internet. Home, WordPerfect Productivity pack, Dell Juke Box, Picture Studio and Security Center and one-year limited warranty(f) with mail-in service. Customers interested in ordering a 300m should reference E-Value code 1234-D80815Y when calling Dell or visiting the Web site. Dell offers a full portfolio of services and support for notebook computer customers, including CompleteCare(tm) service(g) and Dell's Home PC Installation(h) and/or Wireless Home Network Installation(i). More information on Inspiron notebooks is available at www.dell.com/inspiron. About Dell Dell Inc. (Nasdaq:DELL) is a premier provider of products and services required for customers worldwide to build their information-technology and Internet infrastructures. Company revenue for the past four quarters totaled $36.9 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. (a) 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. (b) Weight shown is with 12.1" display and 28WHr battery. Weights vary depending on configurations and manufacturing variability. (c) Pricing, specifications, availability and terms of offers may change without notice. Taxes and shipping charges are extra, and vary. (d) Up to 64 MB of system memory may be allocated to support graphics, depending on system memory size and other factors. (e) For NBD NBD Next Business Day NBD National Bank of Dubai (United Arab Emirates) NBD No Big Deal NBD Network Block Device (Linux) NBD Nucleotide Binding Domain NBD New Business Development on-site service: 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 (networking) Terms Of Service - (TOS) The rules laid down by an on-line service provider such as AOL that members must obey or risk being "TOS-sed" (disconnected). contract. Service timing dependent upon time of day call placed to Dell. U.S. only. (f) 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 http://www.dell.com/us/en/gen/misc/policy_010_policy.htm. (g) CompleteCare service excludes theft, loss and damage due to fire or intentional damage. CompleteCare not available in all states. Customer may be required to return unit to Dell. For complete details, visit www.dell.com/service_contracts. (h) Service provides for basic system set up, installation of up to three peripherals, set up of Internet service and e-mail and system overview, by trained technician. Excludes transfer of operating systems Operating systems can be categorized by technology, ownership, licensing, working state, usage, and by many other characteristics. In practice, many of these groupings may overlap. , application files and data files over 1 Gb. Subject to customer's contract with third party. See dell4me.com/service for details. Availability varies. Other conditions apply. (i) Service provided by trained technician and includes installation of single wireless router A network device that combines a wireless access point (base station), a wired LAN switch and a router with connections to a cable or DSL service. Wireless routers provide a convenient way to connect a small number of wired and any number of wireless computers to the Internet. for use with a single wireless ready computer system (sold separately). Additional connections are subject to incremental fee. You are responsible for ensuring that wireless networking See wireless network. does not violate the terms of service with your broadband service provider An ISP, telephone company, cable company or other carrier that offers high-speed communications to homes and businesses, typically for Internet access. Cable modems, DSL and T1 lines are the common technologies. See broadband, cable modem, DSL and T1. . Subject to customer's contract with third party. See dell4me.com/service for details. Availability varies. Other conditions apply. Dell is a trademark of Dell Inc. Dell disclaims any proprietary interest in the marks and names of others. |
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