Dell Boosts Corporate Notebook Performance, Functionality and Storage

Dell Boosts Corporate Notebook Performance, Functionality and Storage

Dell Computer Corporation (Nasdaq: DELL), led the U.S. PC market in shipments to medium and large businesses, with a 23 percent share in the third quarter of 1998, according to market research firm International Data Corporation.

More RAM

Using 128MB small outline dual inline memory module (SODIMM) chips, Dell Latitude CPi customers now can configure systems with up to 256MB of RAM, doubling the previous RAM capacity of the CPi. This is important to corporate customers concerned about implementing newer operating systems and updated applications. One 128MB SODIMM is available for $499 and the 256MB configuration is $999.

Modular Bay Storage Options: LS-120, Second 6.4GB HDD

Dell also announced the availability of Imation's LS-120 SuperDiskTM  as a modular bay option on Latitude CP and CPi models. It provides 120MB of removable mass storage -- equal to 83 regular floppy diskettes -- in a convenient 3.5-inch-diskette drive form factor. This device helps free up hard drive space and makes it simple to transport large files -- presentations, video, digitized photos, detailed graphics or database information - between compatibly equipped PCs.

The LS-120 drive also doubles as a conventional 3.5-inch floppy drive, providing extra flexibility, functionality and compatibility. Available immediately for $199, the drive comes with one 120MB diskette.

Another modular bay storage option for Latitude CP and CPi models is a second 6.4GB hard disk drive. Combined with an internal 6.4GB hard drive, Latitude offers users up to 12.8MB of internal storage. Priced at $499, this second hard drive is a bootable device, allowing numerous options for data security and backup, or for running multiple operating systems.

More Modular Bay Options: DVD Scheduled for Q1 1999

Another internal modular bay option, the new DVD-ROM drive will provide video presentation capabilities. DVD disks store up to 13 times more data than CD-ROMs, and the DVD-ROM drive also reads traditional audio CDs.

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 $16.8 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 1-800-388-8542 or by accessing the Dell World Wide Web site at www.dell.com.