Dell today introduced a value-priced desktop system aimed to meet the network computing needs of budget-conscious South African small businesses.
The OptiPlex 170L, starting at R5190 (inc VAT), is ideal for small business customers that scrutinize purchase price yet require such network capabilities as systems management to enable the remote update of system software. Replacing the OptiPlex 160L, the 170L can help increase office productivity using faster Intel Celeron (up to 2.6 GHz) and Pentium 4 (up to 3.2 GHZ) processors with 800MHz front side bus, optional Hyper-Threading Technology capability, improved memory performance and an updated graphics solution.
"Many of Dell`s small business customers are so focused on the purchase price of desktop systems that they may sacrifice business critical attributes such as network optimization and systems management," said Ben McDonald, Client Product Manager of Dell South Africa. "With the OptiPlex 170L, small businesses get a product that addresses their budget concerns and offers the performance and functionality used by larger companies."
Complete product details can be found at www.dell.co.za. Dell supports small businesses with products and services targeted for their needs. Complete information on Dell Services is available at http://www.dell.co.za//services.
Technical Features of the OptiPlex 170L include:
* Intel Pentium 4 processors up to 3.2GHz or Intel Celeron up to 2.6GHz
* Integrated 10/100Mbps Ethernet with Remote Wake-up and PXE Support
* Up to 2 GB of DDR3331 or DDR400 shared2 SDRAM
* Six 2.0 USB ports, two front and four rear
* 40GB 7200 RPM, 60GB 7200 RPM and 120GB 7200 RPM IDE SATA hard drives
* Three PCI expansion slots, one 3.5-inch external diskette bay, two 5.25-inch external diskette bays and two internal drive bays
* CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM and CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo drives available
* Integrated ADI AC97 audio
* Intel Extreme Graphics 2
* One year Next Business Day On Site service3, optional upgrade to 3 years and/or Gold Technical Support
Dell Inc. (NASDAQ: DELL) is a premier provider of products and services required for customers worldwide to build their information-technology and Internet infrastructures. Company revenue for the past four quarters totalled $41.4 billion. Dell, through its direct business model, 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 at www.dell.co.za
Pricing, specifications, availability, and terms of offers may change without notice. Taxes and shipping charges are extra, and vary.
1DDR333 memory runs at 320MHz when used with 800MHz Front Side Bus (FBS) processors and at 266MHz when configured with 400MHz FSB processors.
2Between 32 and 64 MB of system memory may be allocated to support graphics, depending on system memory size and other factors.
3Service may be provided by third-party. Technician will be dispatched if necessary following phone-based troubleshooting. Subject to parts availability, geographical restrictions and terms of service contract.
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