Dell expands choices on all-in-one latitude

Dell SA has announced a new configuration on its wireless-ready Latitude C800, an all-in-one notebook for users who need all the essentials of a desktop replacement portable computer at an affordable price. "Many small business and education customers want the mobility and flexibility of an all-in-one notebook, but not necessarily the high-performance features that are commonly associated with these desktop replacements," says Leigh Hancock, product-marketing manager at Dell SA. "For these users, the new model delivers a cost effective alternative to our existing high performance Latitude C800 solutions."

At a base price of R19, 990 excluding VAT and delivery , this Latitude features a 14.1-inch SXGA+ display and an Intel Mobile Pentium III processor at 800MHz. "This display provides almost 35 percent more viewing area than a 12.1-inch XGA display, and displays 87 percent more information on the screen at one time," adds Hancock.

The notebook further includes integrated 802.11b wireless capabilities, Dell DualPoint providing both track-pad and track-stick pointing devices, a fixed CD-RW/DVD Combo, DVD, CD-RW or CD-ROM device, plus a traditional Latitude C-family modular bay and a hard disk drive.

A full set of high-speed video ports - like IEEE 1394 - and audio ports allow easy connections to a variety of devices and provides a fast and productive means to create, transfer and present robust multimedia presentations. Hancock reminds that the Latitude C800 maintains Dell`s cost-effective tradition of backward compatibility with all Latitude C-family media modules, peripherals and docking solutions.

Dell is also offering a new 48GB hard drive, designed to provide enhanced performance and productivity for mobile users who work with CAD/CAM applications, financial models and databases, and large multimedia files.

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According to IBM, the drive features ATA-100 capability, 5400 RPM, and includes noise-reduction features such as sound-dampening padding to reduce vibrations as well as fluid spindle versus ball bearings between platters. It also has a 48 GB capacity that is sufficient to store 12 DVD movies.

"Dell designs its Latitude notebook product line for customers who value a low total cost of ownership (TCO), a consistent and reliable product, managed technology transitions and optimum performance in a connected environment," concludes Hancock. About Dell