Dell Expands Personal Technology Portfolio with Printers, Handhelds and Miniature Music Player; Smallest Member of DJ Family Has Devotee Mitch Ferrence Singing Its Praises

The new products underscore Dell's commitment to meet the needs ofdiverse lifestyles. For example, the company's newest all-in-one photoprinters feature high speeds, enhanced standalone photo printingoptions and optional wireless capabilities. Three new Axim handheldsoffer data protection with persistent storage and on-the-goentertainment features. Weighing a little more than an ounce(a), theDell DJ Ditty music player, the latest addition to Dell's DigitalJukebox lineup, holds up to 220 songs(b) and supports FM radio anddigital books.

In a first for Dell, consumers can also visit a Web site devotedto the Dell DJ Ditty, www.dellditty.com. There customers can findinstructional "Ditty-O's" featuring "Mitch Ferrence" to helpaudiophiles fully experience their music player through RhythmicMovement, the Art of Lip Sync and Air Instrumentation.

"Dell is committed to helping customers get more out of theirpersonal computers for entertainment and productivity by offeringcomplementary products that are easy and fun to use in and outside thehome and office," said Michael Farello, vice president of electronicsand accessories for Dell's consumer business. "With every newgeneration of Dell personal technology products, we continue toincrease value for customers by adding innovative and relevantfeatures at attractive prices."

Announcement highlights include:

-- Printers -- The new Dell Photo All-in-One Printer 924 and Dell Photo All-In-One Printer 944 offer faster printing speeds, enhanced photo capabilities, wireless capacity and a new design for $89 and $149 respectively.

-- Handhelds -- Three new Axim X51 handhelds feature Windows Mobile 5.0 software with persistent storage memory to help protect data, and Media Player 10 Mobile for entertainment on the go. Prices for Axim X51 models start at $299.

-- Music Player -- The new Dell DJ Ditty music player weighs 1.29 ounces(a) yet holds up to 220 songs(b) with an LCD screen for managing playlists. It also features an integrated FM tuner and supports audio books and portable music subscription services such as Yahoo! Musicmatch On Demand Portable(c) and Napster to Go(d). The Dell DJ Ditty starts at $99.

Mobility products -- including notebooks, handhelds and musicplayers -- and software and peripherals, including printers, are agrowing portion of Dell's diversified product line. Together theseproduct categories represented more than 40 percent of its total netrevenue in the previous quarter.

Additional information on product specifications, pricing andavailability of these new products may be found atwww.dell.com/personaltechnology.

About Dell

Dell Inc. (NASDAQ:DELL) is a trusted and diversifiedinformation-technology supplier and partner, and sells a comprehensiveportfolio of products and services directly to customers worldwide.Dell, recognized by Fortune magazine as America's most admired companyand No. 3 globally, designs, builds and delivers innovative, tailoredsystems that provide customers with exceptional value. Company revenuefor the last four quarters was $52.8 billion. For more informationabout Dell and its products and services, visit www.dell.com.

Pricing, specifications, availability and terms of offers maychange without notice. Taxes, fees, shipping, handling and anyapplicable restocking charges are extra, and vary. Dell cannot beresponsible for pricing or other errors, and reserves the right tocancel orders arising from such errors.

(a) Weight is for unit only.

(b) Assumes audio format is 64kbps WMA encoding with average songlength of four minutes.

(c) Musicmatch on Demand portable is available as a monthly,quarterly, or annual subscription. Musicmatch On Demand portable isavailable to U.S.-based subscribers only. Each subsequent yearly,quarterly or monthly anniversary of your billing date (depending onthe package you select), your subscription will automatically renew atthe then-current price offered to the public for the package youselected, until you cancel Musicmatch on Demand portable. If you letyour subscription lapse, you will lose access to all content you mayhave previously downloaded from the Musicmatch On Demand portableservice until you renew. The Jukebox 10.1 application (which is free),and any content you may have downloaded to your Dell DJ from yourpersonal CD collection, however, will not be affected should youcancel. A valid credit card is required at signup for validation. Seeadditional terms at musicmatch.com when you sign up.

(d) Credit card or PayPal information is required. It is necessaryto maintain a Napster subscription in order to continue to access thesubscription tracks on your Dell DJ.

Dell is a trademark of Dell Inc.

Dell disclaims any proprietary interest in the marks and names ofothers.

DELL FACT SHEET

NEW DELL PHOTO ALL-IN-ONE PRINTERS, AXIM HANDHELDS AND DJ MUSICPLAYER

Product Backgrounder

On Sept. 20, 2005, Dell expanded its personal technology productportfolio with six new products. Details and availability of the newproducts are provided below. More information, including technicalspecifications, service and support details and high-resolution imagesare available at www.dell.com/personaltechnology.

Dell Photo All-In-One Printers 924 and 944

Dell introduced two new photo all-in-one printers complete withimproved photo capabilities, new design features and wireless options.The Dell(TM) Photo All-In-One Printer 924 and 944, targeted atconsumers and small business owners, offer the ability to scan, copyand print from one single unit plus key photo features.

The Dell Photo All-In-One Printer 924, priced at $89, prints up to20 pages per minute(a) (ppm) in black and up to 16 ppm in color(actual print speed will vary with use), and offers a PictBridge portfor standalone photo printing. Priced at $149, the Dell PhotoAll-In-One Printer 944 prints up to 21 ppm in black and up to 16 ppmin color (actual print speed will vary with use), and offers aPictBridge port, media card slots and a 2.4-inch LCD for standalonephoto printing. The 924 is available immediately in the Americas. The944 is scheduled to be available Sept. 27 in the United States andCanada. Additional features of the 924 and 944 printers include:

-- Print Resolution - up to 4,800 x 1,200 dots per inch (dpi)

-- Interpolated Scan Resolution (Maximum) - 19,200 x 19,2000 dpi

-- Dimensions (HxWxD) - 17.2 x 17.5 x 11.4 inches

-- New silver and white design

-- Optional wireless capability

-- PictBridge connection for direct photo printing

-- Optional photo ink cartridge

-- Ability to fax from a PC using Microsoft Fax(b)

-- One-year Advanced Exchange Service(c)

-- For more information about the Dell printers, visit www.dell.com/printers

Dell Axim(TM) X51/X51v Handhelds

Dell also updated its family of Axim handheld computers with newproducts that combine the award-winning design of the Axim X50 familyand Windows(R) Mobile 5.0 software. Priced from $299 to $499, the newDell Axim X51 and X51v handhelds deliver the features and performancenecessary to stay connected and productive as well as entertainedwhile on the go.

Windows Mobile 5.0 software enables users to take advantage ofseveral new productivity and multimedia enhancements, includingupdated Microsoft(R) Office programs and Media Player 10 Mobilesupport. It also supports persistent storage capability, helping toprotect against the loss of personal data and applications whenbatteries discharge completely.

The Axim X51 family with English language Windows Mobile 5.0software is available immediately worldwide. Axim X51/X51v are thefirst generation Dell handhelds to be lead-free(d) and are fullycompliant with the European Union (EU) Restriction on the use ofcertain Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive.

Additional features of the Axim X51 family include:

-- Choice of Intel(R) PXA270 processors

-- Robust 3-D gaming experience, DVD-quality playback and VGA-out capabilities with Intel 2700G multimedia accelerator (Axim X51v only)

-- Up to 256MB flash ROM with persistent storage capability

-- Bright, crisp 3.5-inch QVGA display (Axim X51) or high-resolution 3.7-inch VGA display (Axim X51v only)

-- Integrated Bluetooth 1.2 and 802.11b Wi-Fi (Axim X51 mid-level and Axim X51v)

-- Robust software bundles on companion CD with full versions of Toy Golf and GeoRally EX 3-D games, and Battery Pack Lite utility, and 16 trial versions of some of the most popular gaming, productivity and utility Pocket PC programs

-- Dimensions (HxWxD): 4.7 x 2.9 x 0.7 inches (119 x 73 x 16.9 mm), 6.2 ounces (175 grams)

-- One-year Advanced Exchange Service(c)

-- Optional accessories including extended battery ($99), Dell GPS Navigation System with Cabled GPS Receiver ($179), Dell Executive Bluetooth keyboard ($100), presentation bundle (Axim X51v only, $79)

Also starting today, current Axim X50 and X50v customers can orderWindows Mobile 5.0 upgrade CDs for $39. Dell is scheduled to startshipping the CDs by the end of October. For more information go towww.dell.com/axim.

Dell DJ(TM) Ditty Music Player

The latest addition to the Dell DJ family, the Dell DJ Dittyoffers big entertainment choice in a 1.29-ounce(e) music player. Userscan manage playlists via an LCD screen and intuitive interface. Theycan also enjoy music downloaded from subscription services such asYahoo! Musicmatch On Demand Portable(f) or Napster to Go(g), purchasedfrom MP3- or Windows-media based online music services or convertedfrom CDs. Alternately, they can listen to digital books fromAudible.com, or to FM radio with the integrated tuner. The Dell DJDitty is available immediately in the U.S. and Canada for $99.Additional features include:

-- 512MB capacity (220 songs(h)) with up to 14-hour battery life(i)

-- Includes earbuds, two color caps and lanyard

-- Plays WMA, MP3, WAV and Audible audio files; supports portable online subscription services

-- SigmaTel STMP 3510 chipset

-- 1-inch (26 x 11 mm) LCD screen

-- Approximate length of a car key, 3.6 x 1.1 x 0.5 inches (84 x 27.5 x 12.15 mm)

-- USB 1.1 and 2.0 connectivity

-- Includes Dell Jukebox powered by Yahoo! Musicmatch music management software and 30-day Napster to Go subscription

-- 90-day Advanced Exchange(c) Service

-- Optional accessories include armbands and additional color caps

-- For more information, go to www.dell.com/dj or www.dellditty.com.

Pricing, specifications, availability, and terms of offers maychange without notice. Taxes, fees, shipping, handling and anyapplicable restocking charges are extra, and vary. Dell cannot beresponsible for pricing or other errors, and reserves the right tocancel orders arising from such errors.

(a) Actual print speed will vary with use.

(b) PC Fax: Requires connection to a PC with a fax modem.

(c) Advanced Exchange service: Replacement system or replacementpart will be dispatched, if necessary, following phone-basedtroubleshooting, in advance of receipt of returned defective part orsystem. Replacements may be refurbished. Defective unit must bereturned. Availability varies. Other conditions apply. U.S. only.

(d) Per the EU Restriction on certain Hazardous Substancesdirective, this product or configuration contains less than 0.1percent lead by weight.

(e) Weight is for unit only.

(f) Musicmatch on Demand portable is available as a monthly,quarterly, or annual subscription. Musicmatch On Demand portable isavailable to U.S.-based subscribers only. Each subsequent yearly,quarterly or monthly anniversary of your billing date (depending onthe package you select), your subscription will automatically renew atthe then-current price offered to the public for the package youselected, until you cancel Musicmatch on Demand portable. If you letyour subscription lapse, you will lose access to all content you mayhave previously downloaded from the Musicmatch On Demand portableservice until you renew. The Jukebox 10.1 application (which is free),and any content you may have downloaded to your Dell DJ from yourpersonal CD collection, however, will not be affected should youcancel. A valid credit card is required at signup for validation. Seeadditional terms at musicmatch.com when you sign up.

(g) Credit card or PayPal information is required. It is necessaryto maintain a Napster subscription in order to continue to access thesubscription tracks on your Dell DJ.

(h) Assumes audio format is 64kbps WMA encoding with average songlength of four minutes.

(i) Battery life is based on continuous play.