Dell Offers Customers New 3.06GHz Processor Option; Increased Processing Power, Hyper-Threading Technology Speed Multi-Tasking Applications in Desktops, Workstations

Business Wire, Nov 14, 2002

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AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 14, 2002

Dell (Nasdaq:DELL) today announced availability of the Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 processor running at 3.06GHz on select Dimension(tm) and OptiPlex(tm) desktop computers, and Dell Precision(tm) workstations.

Customers can purchase systems with a 3.06GHz processor utilizing Hyper-Threading (HT) Technology, which can enable customers to do more tasks in less time. The technology makes more efficient use of processing power by utilizing moments of idle cycles that allow for the processor to work on more than one request simultaneously.

Consumers using the HT-enabled Dimension 8250 system can expect better overall performance when running multiple computing tasks. For example, a customer can now convert a video clip from one format to another while watching a DVD without interruption, or edit digital photographs while adding to their digital music collection. Users can convert their CD collection to a digital format while enjoying a CPU-intensive game without sacrificing frame rate. Finally, a small business can convert a document to PDF format while running a virus scan in the background.

"We believe consumers who demand high-performance will find our Dimension desktops with Hyper-Threading Technology appealing," said Mark Vena, director of Dimension product marketing. "The systems offer the fast 3D graphic cards, 4X DVD writeable drives(a), and hard drives that can provide more than 200GB(b) of storage. We're working every day to make better computing power available to our customers at the best value, and to help keep Dimension the preferred brand for performance."

Workstation professionals using the Dell Precision 350 will likewise see performance benefits of HT Technology. Digital content creators can render more animations in less time, and video editors can see a performance increase in transitions and other complex visual effects.

Corporate desktop customers can order 3.06GHz models of the OptiPlex GX260 and SX260.

Pricing and Specifications

A typical Dimension 8250 desktop configuration includes an Intel Pentium 4 Processor with HT Technology at 3.06GHz, 512MB PC1066 RDRAM, 200GB(b) hard drive, ATI's Radeon(tm) 9700 PRO graphics card, 4X DVD RW drive(a), a one-year limited warranty(c) with next-business-day onsite(e) service, Windows(R) XP Home, and a Dell UltraSharp(tm) 18-inch flat panel monitor for $2,999(d).

A sample Dell Precision 350 includes a Pentium 4 processor with HT Technology at 3.06GHz, 512MB PC1066 ECC RDRAM, ATI's Fire GL(tm) E1 graphics card, 80GB IDE hard disk drive, 48X-maximum CD-RW drive, three-years onsite next-business-day(e) service, Microsoft Windows XP Professional and a Dell UltraSharp 18-inch flat panel monitor for $3,599(d).

A typical OptiPlex SX260 configuration sells for $1,854(d) and includes an Intel Pentium 4 processor 3.06GHz, 256MB shared(f) DDR-SDRAM, 20GB hard drive, removable 24X max. CD-ROM, integrated Intel Pro/1000MT Gigabit(g) Ethernet network adapter, integrated Intel Extreme graphics, 15-inch UltraSharp SX260 flat panel solution, Windows XP Professional, three-year limited warranty(c) and next-business-day onsite service(e).

About Dell

Dell Computer Corporation (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 $32.1 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.

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