Bracknell, UK, April 11, 2003 -Dell(tm) today announced two thin & light notebook computers that are easy to carry, easy to use, and easy on the budget. Both the Latitude(tm) D500 and the Inspiron(tm) 500m feature the new Intel® Pentium® M processor and start at prices of less than £899 ex VAT and delivery (£1113.91 inc. VAT and delivery). About the Inspiron(tm) 500m
Featuring a sleek moonlight silver design, the Inspiron(tm)500m notebook computer is designed for small businesses, students and consumers who demand powerful mobile computing and connectivity. The Inspiron(tm) 500m supports Intel's Centrino® Mobile Technology capability, and features impressive battery life - up to four hours - in an easy-to-carry form factor that delivers seamless wireless connectivity options. Customers can choose Intel's Pro/Wireless 2100 (802.11b), or Dell's
TrueMobile(tm) 1300 (802.11b/g) as wireless solutions, as well as integrated Bluetooth capability at the time of purchase for £79 ex VAT (£92.85 inc VAT). Weighing less than 5.5 pounds, the Inspiron(tm) 500m is a powerful notebook that can handle photo editing, music management, productivity applications or DVD viewing. Optional integrated wireless solutions enable users to stay connected in public wireless hotspots such as coffee shops, student unions and airports. In addition, two USB 2.0 ports make transferring bulky music files and digital picture files quick and efficient.
The notebook, with Venice blue accents, also includes Dell's QuickSnap(tm) personalisation colour kits that snap on and cover the entire LCD back of the notebook. Available for £20 ex VAT (£23.50 inc VAT) colours include Venice Blue, Bamboo, Graphite Swirl and Burlwood.
Starting at £899 ex VAT and delivery (£1113.91 inc VAT and delivery), the
Inspiron(tm) 500m includes an Intel Pentium M processor at 1.3 GHz, 256 MB DDR SDRAM, 14.1-inch XGA display, a 40GB hard drive, DVD-CD-RW Combo Drive and one-year limited warranty. Dell offers a full portfolio of services and support for notebook computer customers, including CompleteCare(tm) service and Dell's Home PC Installation and/or Wireless Home Network Installation. More information on Inspiron notebooks is available at http://www.dell.co.uk/inspiron <http://www.dell.co.uk/inspiron>. About the Latitude(tm) D500 The Latitude(tm) D500 is the latest member of the recently unveiled
Latitude(tm) D-Family portfolio, and especially appeals to price-sensitive education customers and small and medium businesses with a networked environment, providing true mobility without sacrificing reliability, flexibility or performance.
Starting at £799 ex VAT and delivery 1 (£996.41 inc VAT and delivery), the
D500 features Intel's new Centrino Mobile Technology. The D500 comes
standard with Intel's PRO/Wireless 2100 (802.11b) card, or customers can choose Dell's TrueMobile(tm) 1300 (802.11b/g)2 at no additional charge or TrueMobile 1400 (802.11a/b/g)2 wireless solutions for an additional £30 ex VAT (£35.25 inc VAT and delivery). Dell education and business customers consulted in the development of the D-Family notebooks and provided feedback affecting usability, features and form factors. The Latitude(tm) D500 features the same user-friendly design elements that are common across the new product line. An improved layout provides easy access to the side module bay, and a bottom docking design, which simplifies cable management.
For desktop functionality and convenience, D500 users have the option of the D/Port advanced port replicator, as well as the new space-saving D/View notebook stand. This unique accessory takes advantage of the new bottom docking port, allowing users to elevate the notebook display to eye-level
and making an external monitor optional.
Dell offers a single point of accountability for deployment services to support its Latitude(tm) products, which can help save time and effort and allow customers to focus IT resources on more strategic projects. More information about the Latitude(tm) D500 and other members of the D-Family can be found at <http://www.dell.co.uk/latitude> Technical information for the Inspiron(tm) 500m includes:
* Intel® Pentium® M Processors running at 1.3GHz, 1.4GHz, 1.5GHz and
1.6GHz combined with Intel 855PM chipset featuring integrated graphics
solution with Intel's Intel's Dynamic Video Memory (DVM) technology
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Up to 1.0GB 266MHz shared5 DDR SDRAM
* 14.1-inch LCD displays with XGA, (1024 x 768 resolution) and SXGA+
(1400 x 1050 resolution)
* Hard drives from 20GB to 60GB
* Modular drive for either (1) Optical devices (24X CD-ROM, 8X DVD,
24X CD-RW, or 24X CD-RW/DVD) or (2) Storage (40GB hard drive) or (3)
Additional Power (second battery)
* Microsoft® Windows® XP Home or Windows XP Professional with
Microsoft Works or Microsoft Office XP Professional
* Dell Picture Studio
* Integrated 56K V.92 modem and 10/100 Ethernet
* Integrated wireless card: Dell TrueMobile(tm) 1300 (802.11b/g)2 or
Intel Pro/ Wireless 2100 802.11b wireless solutions, optional integrated
Bluetooth
* Two USB 2.0 ports, one S-Video out port, one PCMCIA
Card slot
* Four-cell (32WHr) "Smart" Lithium Ion battery
Technical information for the Latitude(tm) D500 includes:
* Intel Pentium M Processors running at 1.3GHz combined with Intel
855GM chipset, featuring integrated graphics solution with Intel's
Intel's Dynamic Video Memory (DVM) technology.
* Standard Wi-Fi® capability with choice of integrated Intel
PRO/Wireless 2100 802.11b (standard), Dell TrueMobile(tm) 1300 (802.11b/g)2 miniPCI card or Dell TrueMobile(tm) 1400 (802.11a/b/g)2
* Integrated 10/100 Ethernet, 56K10 V.92 modem
* 128MB to 1GB shared5 DDR (266Mhz) system memory
* 14.1-inch LCD displays with XGA (1024 x 768 resolution)
* Hard drives of 20GB or 30GB or a high-performance (5400 RPM) 40GB
* Multiple module bay options, including standard 24X CD-ROM or choice
of 8X DVD, 24X CD-RW, or 24X CD-RW/DVD combination drive, floppy disk
drive, 40GB second hard drive, or 2nd six-cell 48 Watt Hour "Smart" Lithium Ion battery
* Two USB 2.0 ports, one S-Video out port
* One PCMCIA Card slot
* Six-cell (48 WHr) or four-cell (32 WHr) "Smart" Lithium Ion battery
* One Year limited warranty6 with next business day onsite service
*System Dimensions: 1.25-inches x 12.55-inches x 10.22-inches;
weight: starting at 4.79 lbs

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