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DELL SHIPS NEW PENTIUM® III 550 MHz PROCESSOR
ROUND ROCK, Texas, May 17, 1999 -- Dell Computer Corporation (Nasdaq:DELL), the
world's leading direct computer systems company, announced immediate availability today of
Intel® Corporation's Pentium III 550 MHz processor on select models of its PowerEdge®
servers, Dell Precision™ WorkStations, OptiPlex® business desktop PCs and Dimension®
desktops.
"This next step in processor power will enable our customers to take advantage of the
multimedia capabilities of Dell's high performance PC systems," said Carl Everett, senior vice
president and general manager of Dell's Personal Systems Group. "With these new systems,
Dell also maintains its commitment to offering our customers the freshest technology as soon
as it is available."
The 550 MHz version is Intel's most advanced Pentium III processor. Features include:
3-D streaming audio and video for more realistic and responsive game capabilities and
greater detail for online browsing and shopping.
Improved animation capabilities for enhanced imaging and more realistic characters.
Enhanced imaging that permits complex presentations and graphics to have increased
color depths, frame rates, and faster image access time.
Smoother video streaming for viewing motion video files.
Improved speech recognition capabilities offering faster response time and improved
accuracy for more natural communication.
Dell is offering the Pentium III 550 MHz processor across its product lines, on the following
models: Dimension XPS T, designed for home and small business customers; OptiPlex GX1
and GX1p desktops, tailored for corporate users; Precision WorkStations 210 and 410, Dell's
entry-level and mid-range workstations; and PowerEdge 1300, 2300, 4300, and 4350 servers,
designed for small- to medium-sized business. Pricing is available at www.dell.com.
Ranked No. 78 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 $18.2 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 1-800-388-8542 or by accessing the Dell World Wide Web site at www.dell.com.
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