New Dell Notebook Enhances Entertainment Experience; Inspiron 6000 Del

    Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

    ROUND ROCK, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 19, 2005--Dell's (NASDAQ:DELL) Inspiron(TM) 6000 notebook computer announced today includes enhanced multimedia capabilities and advanced productivity features traditionally available in more expensive notebooks.
    Users can enjoy enhanced movie playback in a 15.4-inch widescreen format and easily navigate through their entire music library via the backlit front-and-center multimedia keys. A full range of connectivity ports, including an IEEE 1394 port and a Secure Digital memory card slot, allows customers to easily transfer content to and from electronic devices such as digital cameras, portable music and media players, and multimedia enhanced handheld devices, including the Dell Axim(TM) X50v.
    The Inspiron 6000, starting at under $1000 with current available limited time promotional offers, also includes Intel's new 915GM system chipset and integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900, helping to lower power consumption, improve battery life, increase visual quality and enhance performance. In addition, the availability of Intel(R) Celeron(TM) M and Pentium M processors offers customers a range of power and performance to run a wide variety of multimedia or productivity software.
    Uniform with Dell's new consumer-oriented design, the Inspiron 6000 comes in a white and silver chassis and allows users to further tailor the look of their unit computer through four new interchangeable personalization covers: Cherry Burlwood, Carbon Fiber, Mediterranean Blue and Charcoal Leather.
    For more information about the Inspiron 6000, please visit www.dell4me.com/inspiron. Product photos can be accessed at www.dell.com/imagebank.

Technical Highlights: Inspiron 6000

-- Choice of processors:

-- Intel(R) Celeron M 350 (1.30GHz, 400MHz FSB, 1MB Cache)

-- Intel (R) Celeron M 370 (1.50GHz, 400MHz FSB, 1MB Cache)

-- Intel(R) Pentium M 730 (1.60GHz, 533MHz FSB, 2MB Cache)

-- 256MB to 2GB DDR2 at 400MHz (shared)(a)

-- Wide Aspect Display (15.4-inch) with choice of resolution: WXGA (1280x800), UltraSharp(TM) WSXGA+ (1680x1050), UltraSharp(TM) WUXGA (1920x1200)

-- Intel(R) Media Accelerator 900 Graphics (Up to 128MB shared memory)

-- Integrated 56K(b) v.92 capable modem, 10/100 Ethernet, optional integrated Wi-Fi (802.11b/g or 802.11a/b/g) and Bluetooth capability

-- Choice of fixed optical drives: DVD, CD-RW/DVD or Double Layer(c) DVD+/-RW/+R(d)

-- Choice of hard drives: 30GB(e), 40GB(e), 60GB(e), 60GB(e) 7200 RPM, 80GB(e)

-- Ports include IEEE 1394, 4- USB 2.0, Dolby Digital Audio Out, S-Video Out, S/PDIF, SD Memory Card Reader

-- 6-cell or 9-cell Lithium Ion batteries

    About Dell

    Dell Inc. (NASDAQ:DELL) is a premier provider of products and services required for customers worldwide to build their information-technology and Internet infrastructures. Company revenue for the past four quarters totaled $47.3 billion. Dell, through its direct business model, 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 at www.dell.com.

    Pricing, specifications, availability, and terms of offers may change without notice. Taxes, fees, and shipping and handling charges are extra, and vary. Dell cannot be responsible for pricing or other errors, and reserves the right to cancel orders arising from such errors.
    (a) Up to 128 MB of system memory may be allocated to support graphics, depending on system memory size and other factors.
    (b) Download speeds are limited to 53Kbps. Upload speeds are less (about 30Kbps). Speeds can vary by line condition and modem manufacturer. Analog phone line and service required.
    (c) Special media required, and third party software may also be required.
    (d) Discs burned with this drive may not be compatible with some existing drives and players; using DVD+R media provides maximum compatibility.
    (e) For hard drives, GB means 1 billion bytes; actual capacity varies with preloaded material and operating environment and will be less.

    Dell is a trademark of Dell Inc.
    Dell disclaims any proprietary interest in the marks and names of others.

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CONTACT: Dell Inc., Round Rock Media Contacts: Jacob Holder, 512-723-6378 jacob_holder@dell.com or Venancio Figueroa, 512-723-1726 venancio_figueroa@dell.com

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