fyi all: DELL PRECISION WORKSTATIONS PROVIDE 550MHZ PENTIUM III PROCESSORS AND NEW GRAPHICS OPTIONS; Entry-Level, Mid-Range Graphics From Diamond Now Available From A Workstation Market Leader
BUSINESS WIRE - May 17, 1999 08:45
ROUND ROCK, TEXAS (May 17) BUSINESS WIRE -May 17, 1999--Dell Computer Corporation (Nasdaq:DELL), the world's leading direct computer systems company, today announced availability of Dell Precision(TM) WorkStations with Intel 550MHz Pentium(R) III processors and two new graphics card options.
"The new technologies in Dell Precision WorkStations offer customers faster, more robust ways to accomplish their complex tasks," said Peter Karnazes, general manager, Dell Precision WorkStations. "These new options, when combined with Dell's direct model and stability in the workstation market, make Dell a premier choice for workstation customers."
Both the mid-range Dell Precision WorkStation 410 and entry-level Dell Precision WorkStation 210 are available with 550MHz Pentium III processors in single- and dual-processor configurations. Prices for a Dell Precision WorkStation with the new 550MHz Pentium III processor start at $2,041(1).
Also beginning today, Dell will offer two graphics adapters from Diamond Multimedia Systems Inc. (Nasdaq:DIMD) as entry-level and mid-range options for Dell Precision WorkStations.
The Diamond Viper(R) V770D is the new entry-level graphics option for all Dell Precision WorkStation models. This graphics card is designed to be a strong 2D performer and is equipped with DirectX and basic OpenGL support, making it ideal for game development, desktop publishing and general engineering applications. Prices for a Dell Precision WorkStation with the Diamond Viper 770D and single 400MHz Pentium II processor start at $1,394(2).
The Diamond Fire GL1, designed specifically for the 3D OpenGL workstation market, is the new mid-range graphics option for the Dell Precision WorkStation 410 and 610. This graphics card offers specialized settings for workstation-specific software applications, robust 2D performance, AGP 2X support, multi-threaded OpenGL drivers and true color screen resolutions up to 1920x1200 (double buffered). Prices for a Dell Precision WorkStation with the Diamond Fire GL1 graphics card and single 400MHz Pentium II processor start at $2, 322(3).
Dell shared the No. 1 position in the worldwide personal workstation market for the 1998 calendar year(4).
All of Dell's workstation products are dual-processor-capable, and the product family consists of the Dell Precision WorkStation 210 and 410, based on the Intel Pentium II or Pentium III processor, and the Dell Precision WorkStation 610, based on the Pentium III Xeon(TM) processor.
Dell Precision WorkStations are intended for professional users who demand exceptional performance in the computer-aided design (CAD), digital content creation (DCC), geographic information systems (GIS), computer animation, software development and financial analysis markets. Dell Precision WorkStations are designed to support Windows(R) 2000.
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 800/388-8542 or by accessing the Dell World Wide Web site at www.dell.com. (1) Price for a Dell Precision WorkStation 210, desktop chassis, single 550MHz Pentium III processor, 64MB RAM, 6.4GB(5) IDE hard disk drive, Diamond Viper graphics card, 17/40X CD-ROM(6), no monitor. (2) Price for a Dell Precision WorkStation 210 configured with desktop chassis, 400MHz Pentium II processor, 6.4GB(5) IDE hard disk drive, 64MB RAM, 17/40X CD-ROM(6), Diamond Viper graphics card, no monitor. (3) Price for a Dell Precision WorkStation 410 configured with desktop chassis, 400MHz Pentium II, 64MB RAM, 9GB(5) IDE hard disk drive, Diamond Fire GL1 graphics card, 17/40X CD-ROM(6), no monitor. (4) IDC Bulletin, "The Workstation Market, 1998: The Year in Review," December 1998; preliminary 1998 estimates. (5) For hard drives, GB means 1 billion bytes; total accessible capacity varies depending on operating environment. (6) 40x max/17x min variable speed. Prices, products and specifications available in the U.S. only and are subject to change without notice. Shipping and handling and applicable sales taxes not included in prices. Dell is a registered trademark and Dell Precision is a trademark of Dell Computer Corporation. Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks and NT is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks and Xeon is a trademark of Intel Corporation. Fortune 500 is a registered trademark of The Time Inc. Magazine Company. Dell disclaims any proprietary interest in the marks and names of others.
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