Dell Announces Inspiron 8000 Notebook Computer

The Dell Inspiron 8000 is a new high-performance portable designed for users who are looking for cutting edge technology in a notebook. The Inspiron 8000 offers the latest graphics chipset from ATI, the ATI Mobility M4 chipset. This chipset brings, for the first time to a Dell notebook, desktop AGP 4X graphics and up to 32MB of video memory for blazing fast gaming and 3D experience. Large high resolution displays up to 15" SXGA+ (1400x1050 resolution) provide crisp images and more viewable area. In addition, massive 32GB1 Ultra ATA-66 hard drives at 5,400 RPM, system memory configurable to 512MB, and the fastest Intel Mobile Pentium III microprocessors on the market today running up to 850MHz make sure that his notebook meets the needs of the high-performance user.
Extreme Multimedia Experience
The Inspiron 8000's large high resolution displays and latest graphic chipset deliver an excellent base for a multimedia notebook. In addition, an integrated IEEE 1394 port and optional MGI Video Wave III digital video editing software allows users to edit their own personal movies. The Inspiron 8000 also delivers immersing DVD movie playback with the integrated Dolby Headphone feature that produces surround sound like effects while listening to headphones. Deluxe speakers with Harmon\Kardon audio and software wavetable provide a rich sound. CD/DVD player controls provide simple play of the DVD movies or audio CDs. The Inspiron 8000 also includes a full set of multimedia system ports such as a S-Video out port, allowing consumers to connect their notebook to a large screen TV to play DVD movies or display presentations. Also included is a digital audio out S/PDIF port for connecting to a set of digital surround sound speakers.

Convenience & Versatility
The Inspiron 8000 provides extreme versatility in a notebook. The integrated all-in-one design supports two optical devices at the same time. A fixed optical drive holds a 24X max CD-ROM, 8X max DVD-ROM , or 8X max CD-RW. In addition, the Inspiron 8000 includes a Media Bay that holds an additional optical drive (CD, DVD, or CD-RW) or a floppy drive, Zip 100 drive, second 20GB1 hard drive, second primary 59WHr battery, or TravelLite module. In addition, the Inspiron 8000 features integrated 56K2 V.90 modem and modem + 10/100 Ethernet options with integrated RJ-11 and RJ-45 jack for ease of connectivity and freeing up of PC card slots. The Inspiron 8000 features four AccessDirect buttons that provide simple connection to internet sites or applications. Two of the buttons can be programmed to personal preferences. The AccessDirect buttons can also be toggled to control the DVD/CD player buttons. Finally, a full set of system ports is included for easy connection to a host of external peripherals.

Personalized Style
Inspiron 8000 offers a unique personalized design with 4 optional user upgradeable color palm rest inserts. Easily change your palm rests to reflect your style or even mood. Colors include Tahoe Blue, Storm Grey, Royal Purple, and Golden Yellow. Midnight Grey is the standard color provided. www.dell.com