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Dell Desktop Maximizes Features, Flexibility and Value with a Starting Price of $499

Posted on: Tuesday, 8 July 2003, 06:00 CDT

ROUND ROCK, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 8, 2003--Desktop computer customers can get an outstanding new combination of performance, flexibility and value from the new Dell(TM) Dimension(TM) 2400, introduced worldwide today.

Customers can buy complete Dimension 2400 systems, with a 17-inch (16-inch viewable) CRT monitor and speakers, starting at $499(1). This price includes basic business productivity applications through WordPerfect(R) Productivity Pack and six months Internet access. Dimension 2400 customers receive software to manage a digital music collection and organize and edit digital photos. The systems also include security software that features a 90-day anti-virus subscription.

"The Dimension 2400 underscores Dell's ongoing commitment to providing the richest assortment of technology for consumers and small business customers on a budget," said Mark Vena, director of Dimension product marketing. "It's the ideal choice for customers who want to stretch their purchasing dollar to the fullest."

To meet the broad needs of value-oriented customers, Dell designed the 2400 for flexibility. It supports both Celeron(R) and Pentium(R) 4 processors, up to 1GB DDR 266 or 333MHz shared(2) SDRAM, and offers several upgrade options--like a Dolby(R) digital capable sound card(3), and a 4X DVD+RW/+R(4) writeable DVD drive. Customers can also upgrade to the 2.4GHz Pentium 4 processor, which boosts the front side bus speed to 533MHz, and provides support for fast DDR 333 memory.

The base configuration of the system includes Microsoft's Windows(R) XP Home Edition operating system, Dell Jukebox powered by MUSICMATCH(TM) for listening to digital music, Dell Picture Studio(TM) for processing and sharing digital photos and a six-month membership to America Online(5), DellNet by MSN(6) or EarthLink(7). The full version of WordPerfect(R) Office 11, which provides customers a complete suite of productivity applications, is available for just $49.

For $579(1), the Dimension 2400 features a 2.2GHz Intel(R) Pentium 4 processor, 256MB DDR 333 SDRAM shared(2) memory, 40GB hard drive, 16x DVD drive, 17-inch (16-inch viewable) monitor and Windows(R) XP Home.

Additional technical information:

The Dimension 2400 supports the following:

-- Processor options: Intel Celeron: 2.2GHz, 2.4GHz, Pentium 4:

2.2GHz (400FSB), and 2.4GHz (533MHz FSB) combined with Intel

845GV chipset

-- Six integrated USB 2.0 ports (2 in front, 4 in back)

-- Up to 1GB shared(2) DDR SDRAM

-- Embedded Intel Extreme(TM) graphics; Integrated sound

-- Integrated 10/ 100 Ethernet

-- Hard drive capacities of 40, 80, and 120GB

-- Optical drive options include: 48X CD-ROM, 16X DVD,

48x/24x/48x CD-RW, or 48X CD-RW/DVD, DVD+RW/ +R(4) combination

drives

-- Microsoft(R) Windows XP Home or Professional

-- WordPerfect Productivity Pack and Quicken 2003 New User

Edition; Optional upgrades to WordPerfect Office 11, Microsoft

Office(R) XP Small Business Edition (SBE), or Office XP

Professional

-- Dell Jukebox powered by MUSICMATCH for managing digital music,

Dell Picture Studio for digital photo organization, and Dell

SecurityCenter powered by McAfee for antivirus, firewall, and

privacy controls

-- Optional Dell Movie Studio software for video editing

-- Standard 1-year limited warranty(8) plus 1-year at-home

service(9); Optional upgrade for up to 4 years

For more information about this product, go to www.dell.com/dimension.

About Dell

Dell Computer Corporation (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 $36.9 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.

Dell and Dimension are trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation.

Dell disclaims any proprietary interest in the marks and names of others.

(1) Pricing, specifications, availability, and terms of offers may change without notice. Taxes and shipping charges are extra, and vary. Dell cannot be responsible for errors in typography and photography.

(2) Between 32 and 64 MB of system memory may be allocated to support graphics, depending on system memory size and other factors.

(3) Dolby Digital sound is only available if you order a DVD drive factory installed.

(4) Discs burned with this drive may not be compatible with some existing drives and players; using DVD+R media provides maximum compatibility.

(5) New members only. Must register for America Online dial-up service within 30 days of date of invoice. To avoid paying monthly membership fees, cancel during the 6-month promotional period. Even during promo period, telephone access charges on your phone bill (call your phone company for details) and surcharges for premium services and 800-number access may apply, including in AK. For new, 18+ U.S. members with major credit card or checking account only. Limited time offer. America Online, AOL, the Triangle design and AOL Instant Messenger service are registered trademarks of America Online, Inc.

(6) Telephone access (call your phone co. for details) and other surcharges for access may apply. Must register within 30 days of invoice and accept MSN powered by Dell Terms of Service. You agree to be billed monthly fees after the initial service period. You may cancel service at any time. Offer valid for new customers only in U.S. households and must be over 18 years old with major credit card. Limited time offer.

(7) $21.95 per month after the first 6 months. To avoid paying monthly membership fees, cancel during the first 6 months. Telephone access charges may apply. Customers must sign up within 30 days of computer invoice. For new EarthLink subscribers only. If you were already a subscriber as of January 1, 2003, you are not eligible for this offer. Six-month offer applies to dial-up service only. Service includes 8 e-mail boxes. Additional mailboxes are available for an additional charge. Must be 18 years old or older with a major credit card. Limited time offer. EarthLink is a trademark and the EarthLink logo is a registered trademark of EarthLink, Inc. All rights reserved.

(8) You can get a copy of our limited warranties and guarantees by writing Dell USA LP, Attn: Warranties, One Dell Way, Round Rock, TX 78682. To purchase warranty only or for information on other service options, please call 1-800-915-3355 or visit http://www.dell4me.com/termsandconditions.

(9) At-home or on-site service provided via third-party contract with customer. Technician will be dispatched if necessary following phone-based troubleshooting, often the next business day. Availability varies. Other conditions apply.

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