Monday June 14, 7:03 am Eastern Time
Company Press Release
Dell Launches Its Highest Performance Corporate Notebook PCs And Announces New Docking Hardware
Systems Share Same Docks and Peripherals to Help Lower Total Cost of Ownership
ROUND ROCK, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 14, 1999-- Dell Computer Corporation (Nasdaq:DELL - news), the world's leading direct computer systems company, today announced three new high-performance configurations of its Latitude® CPi corporate notebook personal computer line designed to help lower the total cost of ownership.
Dell also announced that new versions of its docking station and port replicator with enhanced security features and networking performance while maintaining compatibility with all Latitude C-family models will be available next quarter.
''The new products announced today provide more performance and selection for our corporate customers and continue Dell's strategy of offering stable, dependable hardware based on relevant technology,'' said Tim Peters, Dell Latitude general manager.
''Maintaining commonality across all generations of Latitude C-family products helps our customers lower their total cost of ownership and has made Dell the No. 1 supplier(a) of notebooks to medium and large businesses in the United States.''
New Notebooks
Available now, the Latitude CPi R400GT features the fastest Intel® Mobile Pentium® II processor at 400MHz and a new chassis with the first 14-inch display on a Latitude CPi. It also supports up to 512MB RAM, one of the largest capacities in the industry. The standard Latitude CPi R400GT configuration includes three-year next-business-day onsite service, 64MB RAM, 4MB video RAM, 6.4GB hard disk drive and 24X-maximum CD-ROM drive for $2,999. Complete Latitude product information is online at www.dell.com/products/notebook/latitude/index.htm.
Configurable to less than six pounds, Latitude C-family notebooks share the same docking and peripherals including DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, floppy disk drive, additional hard disk drive, LS-120 drive, battery and AC adapter.
To give corporate customers more choices, Dell also announced two other new Latitude CPi models. The Latitude CPi A400XT has the Intel Mobile Pentium II processor at 400MHz, three-year next-business-day onsite service, 13.3-inch active matrix display, 64MB RAM, 6.4GB hard disk drive and 24X maximum(b) CD-ROM drive for $2,999.
The Latitude CPi A366ST features the Intel Mobile Pentium II processor at 366MHz, three-year next-business-day onsite service, 12.1-inch active matrix display, 64MB RAM, 6.4GB hard disk drive and 24X maximum CD-ROM drive for $2,499.
New Docking Hardware
Dell also announced new versions of its dock expansion station and advanced port replicator. The C/Dock II and C/Port II will be compatible with the entire Latitude C-family, including the first models introduced in 1997. C/Dock II features two PCI card slots and a media bay for enhanced functionality and expandability. The media bay accepts all C-family modules such as floppy disk, hard disk, LS-120, DVD-ROM and CD-ROM drives.
Both C/Dock II and C/Port II feature a new locking mechanism to help prevent theft of the notebook. Both come with an integrated network connection that provides Wake-up On LAN and remote boot capabilities. Available next quarter, the C/Dock II with monitor stand will be $699 and the C/Port with monitor stand will be $399.
Dell designs its Latitude notebook line for large business and institutional customers who value a low total cost of ownership, a consistent and reliable product, managed technology transitions and optimum performance in a connected environment. The Dell Latitude CP/CPi target large corporate and institutional customers who seek desktop performance with minimal TCO. The Latitude CPt serves education and institutional customers who demand a low entry price for relevant technology. The Latitude LT is an ultralight notebook for highly mobile executives.
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 $19.9 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 www.dell.com.
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(a) Notebook supplier data according to IDC WW PC Tracker for Q4 1998
(b) CD-ROM drive is variable speed, 12X minimum up to 24X maximum
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