New Workstations: Dell Adds 450MHz Pentium II Xeon Processors to Dell Precision WorkStation Product Line; Dell Precision WorkStation 610 Among First To Offer Latest Intel Processor - Product Announcement

Edge: Work-Group Computing Report, Oct 12, 1998

Dell Computer Corporation, the world's leading direct computer systems company, Tuesday announced the availability of Intel 450MHz Pentium II Xeon processors in the Dell Precision WorkStation 610 product line.

"Dell was the first vendor to market with a workstation containing the Pentium II Xeon processor," said Tom Copeland, director of workstation research at International Data Corporation. "The consistent ability to deliver leading technologies to customers at the right price points has enabled Dell become a leader in the personal workstation market."

Priced beginning at $3,266(1) and available immediately, the Dell Precision WorkStation 610 can be configured to user specifications and provides customers with dual-processing options, up to 54GB(2) of Ultra2/Wide SCSI hard disk storage, RAID capabilities for enhancing reliability and performance, a range of graphics options and certification by leading workstation software vendors. A full list of prices and configurations for these systems can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.dell.com/products/workstat/.> The Dell Precision WorkStation family provides professional users custom-configured tools to run the most demanding applications available for the Windows NT operating system. Dell Precision WorkStations are intended for customers who demand exceptional performance in the computer-aided design (CAD), geographic information systems (GIS), digital content creation (DCC), electronic design automation (EDA), computer animation and financial analysis markets.

Dell also offers the Dell Precision WorkStation 410, based on 400MHz and 450MHz Pentium II processors from Intel.

Ranked No. 125 among the Fortune 500 companies and No. 363 in the Fortune Global 500, Dell Computer Corporation is the world's leading direct computer systems company, based on revenues of $15.2 billion for the past four quarters. Dell 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 through its toll-free number 800/388-8542 or by accessing the Dell World Wide Web site at http://www.dell.com.

(1) Price for Dell Precision WorkStation 610 configured with minitower chassis, single 450MHz Pentium II Xeon processor with 512KB cache, 4GB HDD, 64MB RAM, 14/32X variable CD-ROM, Diamond Permedia2 graphics card and 17-inch monitor (15.9-inch viewable).

(2) 54GB achieved with dual 18GB HDDs and dual 9GB HDDs. Prices, products and specifications available in the U.S. only and are subject to change without notice. Shipping and handling and applicable sales taxes not included in prices.