Dell Introduces Two New SmartStep Notebook Computers; 200N Series Offers Customers Pentium 4 Performance in Affordable, Workhorse Notebooks

Business Wire, July 16, 2002

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For mobile computer users who are looking for notebook computers with high processor speeds at an exceptional price, Dell (Nasdaq:DELL) today expanded its easy-to-buy SmartStep product family with two new portable systems, the SmartStep(tm) 200N and the SmartStep 250N.

Priced at $1,499 and $1,899(a) respectively, the new Ion Silver-colored systems bring the power of the desktop to an affordable, all-in-one notebook, featuring Intel(R) Pentium(tm) 4 processors, bright 15-inch displays and DVD movie drives.

The SmartStep product line offers Dell U.S. and Canadian customers pre-built, no-hassle configurations that are designed to handle everyday computing needs like surfing the Internet, managing e-mail, and basic productivity applications. Both of the new SmartStep portables offer aggressively priced robust configurations, including a one year limited warranty(b).

The 200N, priced at $1,499, comes with an Intel Pentium 4 processor at 2.0 GHz, 256 MB system memory, a 15-inch XGA display, 32 MB ATI Video graphics, 30 GB(c) hard disk drive and 8X max. DVD drive. The 250N, priced at $1,899, features an Intel Pentium 4 processor at 2.2GHz, 256 MB system memory, a higher resolution 15-inch SXGA display, 32 MB ATI Video graphics, a bigger 40 GB hard disk drive and a multi-function DVD/CD-RW optical drive.

Both the SmartStep 200N and 250N also come with an integrated modem, 10/100 Ethernet port, IEEE 1394 and S-Video out ports, five EasyLaunch keys and a dedicated hardware volume control.

To meet a range of home productivity and entertainment needs, the new notebook computers come with Microsoft's Windows(R) XP Home Edition operating system, Word Perfect Productivity Suite, Music Match software for listening to digital music, Dell Picture Studio for processing and sharing digital photos and six months of America Online(d) or DellNet by MSN(e) membership (new members only).

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(a) 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.

(b) For a copy of our guarantees or limited warranties, please write Dell USA L.P., Attn: Warranties, One Dell Way, Round Rock, TX 78682.

(c) For hard drives, GB means 1 billion bytes; accessible capacity varies with operating environment.

(d) New members only. Must register for AOL within 30 days of invoice. To avoid paying monthly membership fees, cancel during the 6-month promotional period. Even during promo period, telephone access charges on your phone bill (call your phone co. for details) and surcharges for premium services and 800# access may apply, including AK. Availability may be limited, especially during peak times. For new, 18 U.S. members with major credit card or checking account only. Limited time offer. America Online, AOL, the Triangle logo and Buddy List are registered service marks of America Online Inc.

(e) Telephone access (call your phone co. for details) and other surcharges for access may apply. Must register within 30 days of invoice and accept DellNet/MSN Terms of Service. You agree to be billed monthly fees after the initial service period. You may cancel service at any time. Offer valid for new customers only in U.S. households and must be over 18 years old with major credit card. Limited time offer.