Dell Announces Inspiron 4000 Notebook

Dell today announced the Inspiron 4000 notebook PC designed for consumers and small business users who are looking for power, portability and style.

The Inspiron 4000 debuts with the latest generation Intel microprocessors, including the new 800-MHz and 850-MHz Pentium III processors with SpeedStep technology, the ATI Rage Mobility 128 video graphics solution with 8 MB of SGRAM and 2X AGP and the latest optical storage technologies including a 8X/4X/24X CDRW drive.

The Inspiron 4000 weighs as little as 5.2 lbs. and offers a choice of five removable QuickSnap color accent designs located on the LCD back and palm rest.

"Inspiron 4000 raises the bar for innovative notebook designs by offering an unprecedented level of power, personalization and design," said Brad Blietz, Inspiron director of marketing. "This is more than a powerful notebook -- it's an expression of style."

Prices for the Inspiron 4000 start at $1,699 for a system equipped with a 600-MHz Intel Mobile Celeron processor, a 14.1-inch XGA display, 64 MB of RAM and a 6 GB hard disk drive. In addition to Dell's award-winning service and support, the Inspiron 4000 features the following cutting-edge technology:

• ATI Rage Mobility 128 video graphics card with 8 MB of SGRAM and 2X AGP
• SDRAM memory configurable from 64 MB to 512 MB
• Bay Manager software allows swapping of peripherals without turning off the computer
• Wide range of removable storage devices, including 24X Max. CD-ROM drive, 8X Max. DVD-ROM drive, 8X/4X/24X CDRW drive and Zip 100 drive
• Optional integrated Ethernet and modem
• Optional secondary battery
• DualPoint, the unique Dell-designed integrated pointing device with touch pad and track stick pointing devices
• High-performance Mobile Pentium lll processors with SpeedStep technology and Celeron processors from Intel
• Wireless options available for the freedom to roam without wires in a LAN environment

The Inspiron 4000 joins the Dell Inspiron line with a range of feature options to fit an array of budget requirements. The Inspiron 3800 is the ideal choice for value-conscious professionals who desire popular technologies in an attractive mobile package. The Inspiron 5000e is a multimedia powerhouse with an all-inclusive design and the desktop replacement Inspiron 7500 delivers the power and performance of a desktop in a mobile package. Additional information on the Inspiron line is available at www.dell.com.

Latest Intel Processors
The Inspiron 4000 and 5000e are available with the new Intel 850-and 800-MHz Pentium III processors. The 800-MHz Pentium III and 700-MHz Celeron are available in the Inspiron 3800.

About Dell
Dell Computer Corporation (Nasdaq:DELL) is the world's leading direct computer systems company, based on revenues of $28.5 billion for the past four quarters, and is a premier provider of products and services required for customers to build their Internet infrastructures. The company ranks No. 56 on the Fortune 500, No. 154 on the Fortune Global 500 and No. 3 on the Fortune "most admired" lists of companies. 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 on the World Wide Web at www.dell.com.