Turning 2.0 — Dell Delivers Business, Home Computer Systems to Customers At Breakthrough Performance Level

Business Wire, August 27, 2001

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AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 27, 2001

Dell's Record-Low Four Days of Inventory Quickly Puts New

2 GHz Processor In Customer Hands

Dell (Nasdaq:DELL), known for the efficiency of its direct business model in bringing technology improvements to customers as quickly as possible, today announced worldwide availability of desktop systems and workstations with newly announced processors running at up to 2 GHz -- the highest performance level in the industry.

Dell, with its record-low four days of inventory, is putting Intel's 2GHz Pentium 4 processor into a wide array of configurations for Dell's Precision(tm) workstations and Dimension(tm) and OptiPlex(tm) desktop systems at aggressive price points. Intel designed the Pentium 4 processor to provide a substantial boost for multimedia and Internet-centric applications and multitasking.

"Our customers, including home, business and advanced technical users, are quickly moving to Intel Pentium 4 based-systems," said Jeff Clarke, vice president and general manager, Dell Client Product Group. "With our direct model and lean inventory levels, we are able to meet their needs on a broad range of systems, and do so at the best possible value."

Dell Precision Workstations

Dell Precision Workstations are intended for professional users who demand exceptional performance in the digital content creation, computer-aided design, geographic information systems, computer animation, software development, and financial analysis markets.

Pricing in the United States for the entry-level Dell Precision Workstation 330 with the 2 GHz processor begins at $1,697(a). A sample performance configuration includes a single Pentium 4 processor at 2 GHz, mini-tower chassis, 18GB(b) SCSI hard disk drive, 512MB PC800 RDRAM(R), NVIDIA(R) Quadro2 Pro graphics card and 16X CD-RW for $2,805(a). For more information about Dell Precision Workstations visit www.dell.com/precision.> Dell Dimension 8100

Dimension desktops are designed for home users and small businesses requiring fast technology and high-performance computing built-to-order. Dimension 8100 series configurations in the United States with the 2GHz processor begin at $1,749(a).

For customers interested in high-end, multimedia performance, a sample configuration includes a system with the Intel Pentium 4 processor at 2GHz, 128 MB of RDRAM, a 100 GB(b) hard drive (one of the largest available hard drives in the industry), NVIDIA GeForce2 GTS graphics card, 16X CD-RW drive, Harman/Kardon (HK-195) speakers, M991 19-inch monitor (18-inch viewable) and a SoundBlaster Live Sound(tm) card for $2,208(a). For more information about Dimension desktops visit www.dell.com/dimension.> Dell OptiPlex GX400

OptiPlex desktops are developed for corporate and institutional customers who need highly reliable systems within networked environments. Industry-wide compatibility contributes to the first-rate dependability of OptiPlex systems. OptiPlex GX400 series configurations in the United States with the 2GHz processor begin at $1,749(a).

A sample Dell OptiPlex GX400 configuration includes a single 2GHz Pentium 4 processor, mini-tower chassis, 20GB(b) hard disk drive, 128MB PC800 RDRAM, NVIDIA TNT2 Pro AGP 16MB graphics, 48X-maximum IDE CD-ROM, Microsoft(R) Windows(R) 2000 Professional and 17-inch monitor for $1,866(a). For more information about OptiPlex desktops visit www.dell.com/optiplex.> Dell Services

Dell products are supported by Dell Services, which can help lower customers' cost of computing with a full suite of award-winning computing services including pre-sales consulting, deployment and after-sale support. Dell's direct model affords customers a single point of contact and customized access to electronic, remote and onsite support. Complete information is available at www.dell.com/services.> About Dell

Dell Computer Corporation (Nasdaq:DELL) is the world's No. 1 computer systems company and is a premier provider of products and services required for customers to build their information-technology and Internet infrastructures. The company's revenue for the past four quarters totaled $32.6 billion. Dell ranks No. 48 on the Fortune 500, No. 122 on the Fortune Global 500 and No. 7 on the Fortune "most admired" lists of companies. 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 on the World Wide Web at www.dell.com.

(a) 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. On some

configurations the monitor not included.

(b) For hard drives, GB means 1 billion bytes; accessible capacity

varies with operating environment.

Dell, Dell Precision, Dimension and OptiPlex are trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation.

Intel is a registered trademark and Xeon is a trademark of Intel Corporation.