Dell, Kodak Combine Digital Cameras and PCs for the Holidays; Holiday Photos and Greeting Cards Expected to Fill Digital Stockings
ROUND ROCK, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 10, 1998--Two of the most popular high-tech items for the holidays this year are expected to be PCs and digital cameras. Dell (Nasdaq:DELL) and Kodak (NYSE:EK) are working together this season to help customers bring the two together.
Dell Computer Corporation (Nasdaq:DELL), the world's leading direct computer systems company, and Eastman Kodak Company (NYSE:EK), the world leader in imaging, today announced a marketing agreement that will enable Dell to sell and ship Kodak's leading digital camera with Dell(R) Dimension(R) desktop PCs for home and small business customers. Dell will also include the camera under Dell's standard system three-year limited warranty(a) and 24-hour, toll-free hardware phone support.
The Kodak DC210 Plus digital zoom camera is available now with Dell Dimension PCs for an optional $499 upgrade. A sample configuration and price for a Dimension XPS R400 with camera is $2,786, which includes an Intel(R) Pentium(R) II processor at 400MHz, 96MB of memory, 17-inch (15.9 viewable) monitor, 12.9GB hard drive, 8MB of video memory, high-end audio, USB-controlled speakers, 56K v.90(b) modem, 100MB internal Iomega Zip drive and color printer. The system also includes Microsoft Windows 98, MS Home Essentials, Kodak Picture Easy software and Adobe Photodeluxe. Entry-level Dimension configurations with camera begin at $1,698.
"We're hearing from more Dimension customers who want digital cameras to develop Web sites for their business or to send photographs to friends and relatives over the Internet," said Janet Mountain, vice president of Dell Dimension product group.
"In addition to the cameras, many customers are looking for expansive hard drives and removeable storage devices to maintain the images, and large, high-resolution monitors to help edit their photos. Dell consistently leads the industry on prices for PCs with advanced features."
Dell and Kodak believe the Dimension-digital camera combination will appeal this year to customers who are looking for new ways to send holiday cards, photos and season greetings over the Internet. A recent Dell/Harris & Associates survey found that 60 percent of PC users are likely to send messages or photographs to family and friends this holiday season.
"Digital photography is a natural fit for Dell's experienced and savvy Dimension customers," said William Jackson, director, worldwide OEM marketing, digital and applied imaging, Kodak. "And Dell has put together a great combination for the holdidays -- the camera, computer and software to help families share their Christmas memories immediately with family and loved ones all over the world."
Dimension is Dell's powerful line of desktop PCs for home and small business customers. As the industry's most award-winning desktop PC this year, Dimension consistently brings to market the latest technologies like DVD and advanced graphics solutions. For more information about Dimension and the Kodak DC210 digital camera, visit Dell's Web site at: www.dell.com/dim or call 800/388-8542.
Based on the Kodak's award-winning DC210 zoom, the Kodak DC210 plus camera offers 2X (29-58 mm equivalent) focus-free optical zoom lens, 8 MB storage card and an AC adapter. The camera captures a million (1152 x 864) pixels per image for photo-realistic prints up to 5 x 7 inches. It couples an award-winning graphical user interface with the simplicity of a point-and-shoot camera.
Eastman Kodak Company (NYSE:EK) is the world leader in imaging, serving both consumers and imaging professionals. To meet the needs of these customers, the company manufactures and sells a wide variety of products ranging from traditional cameras, films, papers and chemistry to digital cameras, thermal printers and media, and inkjet media. In addition, Kodak provides photographic processing and digital imaging services. Visit Kodak's Web site at www.kodak.com.
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 www.dell.com.
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