Dell Desktop Maximizes Features and Value With a Starting Price of $499

July 8, 2003—Desktop computer customers can get an outstanding new combination of performance, flexibility and value from the new Dell Dimension 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. This price includes basic business productivity applications through WordPerfect 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 and Pentium 4 processors, up to 1GB DDR 266 or 333MHz shared SDRAM, and offers several upgrade options—like a Dolby digital capable sound card, and a 4X DVD+RW/+R 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 XP Home Edition operating system, Dell Jukebox powered by MUSICMATCH for listening to digital music, Dell Picture Studio for processing and sharing digital photos and a six-month membership to America Online, DellNet by MSN or Earthlink. The full version of WordPerfect Office 11, which provides customers a complete suite of productivity applications, is available for just $49.

For $579, the Dimension 2400 features a 2.2GHz Intel Pentium 4 processor, 256MB DDR 333 SDRAM shared memory, 40GB hard drive, 16x DVD drive, 17-inch (16-inch viewable) monitor and Windows 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 DDR SDRAM
Embedded Intel Extreme 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 combination drives
Microsoft Windows XP Home or Professional
WordPerfect Productivity Pack and Quicken 2003 New User Edition; Optional upgrades to WordPerfect Office 11, Microsoft Office 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 plus 1-year at-home service; Optional upgrade for up to 4 years