Dell Launches Ultra XGA Inspiron 5000e; Notebook Uses ATI Rage Mobility 128 16MB Graphics

Dell Inspiron 5000 ROUND ROCK, Texas, Aug. 22, 2000 -- Dell (Nasdaq:DELL) today announced the Inspiron 5000e notebook PC with Ultra XGA (UXGA) display, a 15-inch screen that provides exceptional graphics quality for DVD playback and graphic-intensive applications. The large screen size and increased pixel density deliver an increased viewing area to display more content with higher resolution and less scrolling.

"With the Ultra XGA display, Dell is the first computer manufacturer to offer notebook computer users a sharper, more immersing experience," said Brad Blietz, Inspiron marketing director. "Customers looking for high performance and superb graphics in a notebook PC with all the leading features will see great benefit from this product."

The Inspiron 5000e measures 1.5 inches thin and weighs 6.75 pounds. Prices start at $1,899 for an Inspiron 5000e equipped with a 600-MHz Intel Mobile Celeron processor, a 14.1-inch XGA display, 64MB of RAM, and a 6 GB hard disk drive. The Inspiron 5000e features the following cutting-edge technology:


--	Screen options including 14.1- and 15-inch SXGA screens, 14.1- and 15-inch XGA screens and the 15-inch Ultra XGA screen for lifelike images and razor-sharp graphics
--	ATI Rage Mobility 128 video card with full AGP support and 16 MB of video RAM
--	S-video out port for connecting to large-screen TVs or multimedia projectors
--	Advanced wireless communications for the home and small business that provide connectivity at speeds up to 11 Mbps over distances up to 150 feet
--	Integrated floppy disk drive and a modular media bay that supports multiple peripherals including a second battery, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-RW and Zip drive modules
--	High-capacity 6 GB, 10 GB, 20 GB and 30 GB hard disk drives for a range of storage options
--	High-performance SDRAM memory configurable from 64 MB to 512 MB
--	High-performance Mobile Pentium III processors with SpeedStep technology and Celeron processors from Intel

The Inspiron 5000e completes the range of Dell's Inspiron line with its convenient, lightweight, all-inclusive design. The colorful and affordable Inspiron 3800 is the ideal choice for consumers and small business professionals who desire popular technologies in a stylish mobile package. The desktop replacement Inspiron 7500 combines the power and performance of a desktop into a mobile package. Additional information on the Inspiron line is available at www.dell.com.

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