PRESS RELEASE
- Dell Venue 8 Android tablet packs a brilliant display and powerful processor in a thinner, lighter design
- Inspiron 13 7000 Series 2-in-1 device offers an ideal combination of a full PC and tablet at an affordable price
- 27-inch, 23-inch, and 21.5-inch Dell UltraSharp Multimedia Monitors enable borderless connectivity and collaboration
Bracknell, UK, 2nd June, 2014 - Designed for flexible productivity and personal entertainment, Dell today unveiled its new Dell Venue 8 tablet and Inspiron 13 7000 Series 2-in-1, and announced the worldwide availability of the new Dell UltraSharp UZ2715H, UZ2315H and UZ2215H Multimedia Monitors. The new products include innovative form factors and connectivity options that will liberate families, students and professionals alike to work when they need to and play when they want.
"The Dell Venue tablet and Inspiron 2-in-1 are designed to be essential companions to power projects, provide entertainment, and share meaningful moments with family and friends," said Sam Burd, vice president and general manager, Dell Personal Computing Product Group. "Dell customers have more flexibility than ever before to have their technology move with them throughout the day and become a seamless part of their lives."
Dell Venue 8 Tablet: Solid performance in an eye-catching design
The updated Dell Venue 8 tablet enables people to experience enjoyable entertainment and productivity in an attractive, thin, and light design. Whether reviewing a presentation or kicking back to watch movies, the Full HD screen delivers brighter viewing angles and a better viewing experience, even outdoors. Premium audio technology from Waves MAXXAudio Pro ensures great sound quality, especially when paired with the optional Dell Bluetooth Portable Speaker. Based on Android 4.4 "Kit Kat", the tablet features the latest Intel Atom Z3480 processor ("Merrifield") to drive fast web browsing and media editing, contributing to a premium mobility experience at a price that's pleasing to the wallet. The new Dell Venue tablet also features an easy-grip design on the back.
Dell Venue Accessories: Effortlessly adapt to your day
From a professional who wants the option of a keyboard for typing to a music buff requiring optimal speakers, Dell has a full range of optional accessories to customise the Dell Venue tablet experience.
- Stay connected with the Dell Venue Cradle (coming soon), designed specifically for the Dell Venue 8. Now, people can wirelessly charge their device while they use it. Simply place your Venue 8 on the cradle and comfortably surf the web or watch videos while charging the battery.
- When it's time to take the Dell Venue on-the-go, a brightly-colored, dual-layer Dell Duo Tablet Case will keep the device safe while making a stylish statement. Similarly, the sophisticated Dell Venue Rotating Folio for the Dell Venue 8 provides dependable protection, while the 360-degree screen rotation allows for smooth, stable positioning in portrait or landscape modes.
- Whether providing the soundtrack for a road trip or starting a dance party, the Dell Bluetooth Portable Speaker provides easy connection for a wide variety of devices with Bluetooth 4.0 wireless and NFC connectivity to tap-and-pair and tap-and-connect with NFC-equipped devices. It offers up to 10 hours of continuous play, a wireless range of up to 30 feet, and built-in microphone for hands-free calls.
Dell Inspiron 2-in-1 Device: Outstanding Versatility, Exceptional Value
Consumers seeking the best of both the PC and tablet worlds will achieve more with the new Inspiron 2-in-1 device that enables users to flip from scrolling to typing in an instant. The 13-inch system features an innovative hinge design that rotates 360 degrees between laptop, easel, tent, and tablet configurations. A variety of scenarios, from comfortably typing a term paper on the conventional keyboard to paging through an e-book in tablet mode, are enjoyable with the 10-finger capacitive touch display. The latest Intel processors provide fast, responsive performance to power through tasks such as working on a project or web chatting with friends and family.
New features on all Inspiron products include 20GB of Dropbox cloud storage for sharing, saving and collaborating, and facial recognition software to make using password-enabled websites safer.
The Inspiron 13 7000 Series 2-in-1 with 4th generation Intel Core processors offers additional upscale features such as a backlit keyboard for productivity, and a 13.3-inch display, up to Full HD resolution for an amazing, immersive viewing experience. The built-in passive stylus is perfect for note-taking or fine edits to drawings, and the complimentary 20GB Dropbox storage ensures that important documents are always accessible.
Dell UltraSharp Multimedia Monitors: Seamless Connectivity, Borderless Collaboration
The new 27-inch, 23-inch, and 21.5-inch Dell UltraSharp Multimedia Monitors are designed to take connectivity to the next level. The monitors offer a complete multimedia configuration, spanning brilliant Full HD screen resolution, customised views, and a 2.0 Megapixel Full HD webcam. The displays come optimised for Microsoft Lync, allowing users to make voice and video calls through the computer to Lync users, ideal for collaborating via screen-sharing and virtual whiteboards, or catching up with friends and family. During video chats, participants will see and hear each other with remarkable clarity, enjoying 1920 x 1080 Full HD resolution across an ultra-wide 178 degree/178 degree viewing angle with built-in echo cancellation.
Availability and Pricing
- The Dell Venue 8 tablet will be available in the coming weeks and additional pricing and configuration information will be available at launch
- The UltraSharp Monitors are now available on Dell.co.uk starting at: £179 (UZ2215H); £219 (UZ2315H); £289 (UZ2715H)
- The Inspiron 13 7000 Series 2-in-1 will be available in September
Links
Dell Venue Tablets on Dell.co.uk
Inspiron Laptops & 2-in-1s on Dell.co.uk
UltraSharp Monitors on Dell.co.uk
About Dell
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