Dell delivers masterful multimedia experience with new notebook computer

Dell SA today announced the newest member of the next generation of its award-winning desktop-replacement notebook line, the Inspiron 8500, designed for mobile computer users who demand high performance.

The Inspiron 8500 excels at gaming, digital entertainment and video editing with its wide screen UltraSharp display, cutting edge NVIDIA graphics and powerful Intel Pentium 4-M processors.

The new notebook features a 1.5-inch slim design, moonlight silver and Venice blue colour scheme, and optional display back personalisation. Starting at R17 350 including VAT and delivery, the 8500 is the first Dell notebook to include a wide aspect (15.4-inch) screen that allows for viewing of wide screen movies, side-by-side display of documents and Web content. All systems include two USB 2.0 ports and one IEEE 1394 port, integrated modem and Ethernet ports and hardware audio volume and mute buttons.

To allow connectivity flexibility, systems can be configured with optional integrated Wi-Fi (802.11b/g) and Bluetooth capabilities. The Inspiron 8500 also comes with QuickSet, a customisable software application that takes the guesswork out of power management settings, system status monitoring, enlarging icons for high-resolution displays, and more.

The new notebook is designed for high-performance use, from editing video to high-end 3D gaming. It includes Intel`s latest Pentium 4-M processors up to 2.4GHz and NVIDIA`s GeForce 4 4200 Go, which provide the same lifelike characters and game environments that experts expect from the most advanced desktop graphics.

The 8500 also expands the Inspiron personalisation options program, with five new QuickSnap colour kits that snap on and cover the entire LCD back of the notebook, the new colours are Venice Blue, Red Lava, Bamboo, Gray Swirl and Burlwood.

Additional technical information for the Inspiron 8500:

• .         Choice of Intel Pentium 4-M processors: 2.4GHz, 2.2GHz, 2.0GHz and 1.9GHz

• .         512MB to 1GB DDR RAM 266MHz

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• .         UltraSharp Wide Aspect Display (15.4-inch) with choice of resolution: WUXGA (1920x1200) or WSXGA+ (1680x1050)

• .         Choice of NVIDIA GeForce 4 4200 Go, 64MB or ATI Mobility RADEON 9000, 32MB Integrated 56K8 V. 92 capable modem, 10/100 Ethernet, optional integrated Wi-Fi (802.11b/g) and BlueTooth capability

• .         Choice of modular optical drives: 8X DVD or 24X CD-RW / DVD

• .         Choice of hard drives: 40GB or 60GB Ports include two USB 2.0, one S-Video Out, one IEEE 1394 port, serial, parallel

• .         One PC card slot 9-cell 72Watt Hour Lithium Ion battery

• .         One year limited warranty

• .         Optional external USB floppy drive

• .         Optional QuickSnap

• .         Color Kit personalisation covers