Dell launches next-generation 17-inch wide-screen mobile desktop replacement

Featuring the latest Intel Mobile Centrino technology, the Inspiron 9300 series is designed to deliver exceptional performance.

Incorporating the performance enhancements of the Intel 915PM Express chipset, the Inspiron 9300 also features powerful Pentium M processors up to 770 (2.13GHz), fast DDR2 memory technology supporting dual channel functionality as well as a range of video graphics solutions supporting the new PCI-Express x16m graphics interface. But it`s not just the inner qualities that make the Inspiron 9300 an attractive choice for people looking for a powerful but portable, richly-featured, desktop-replacement.

The Inspiron 9300 series offers a number of features that allow the users to work within a mobile context whether at home or on business. Users can take advantage of the relative portability of this portable desktop replacement; weighing in at no more than 3.57kg [1], the customer can now transport their favourite digital content with ease, where ever they may be. To ensure users always stay in touch with work or home, the Inspiron 9300 includes an integrated 10/100 Ethernet LAN card and a 56kbps modem and an Intel PRO/Wireless network card.

Customers can also choose to create their own personal area network for Bluetooth-enabled devices with the Dell Wireless 350 Bluetooth option supporting enhanced date rate transfer. Thanks to the integration of Intel Centrino mobile technology, the Inspiron 9300 battery life - even with its generous 170inch wide-screen display - is sure to impress, keeping you productive and entertained while travelling. [2]

The Inspiron 9300 now features an optional 17-inch UltraSharp wide-screen UXGA (Ultra Extended Graphics Array) (1 920 x 1 200) resolution LCD display with TrueLife offering customers a truly impressive 3D viewing experience. TrueLife displays are designed to be brighter and offer a higher contrast ratio than typical screens with anti-glare coatings and so offer realistic, cinematic-quality visuals. Combined with a range of high performance PCI-Express x16 based graphics solutions, - ATI MOBILITY RADEON X300 with 64MB or 128MB of DDR video memory or an NVIDIA Geforce Go 6800 graphics solution with 256MB of DDR video memory - customers can choose the right 3D solution to suit their requirements.

Equipped with your choice of 17-inch Ultrasharp wide-screen display, an integrated DVI-D port and PCI-Express x16 graphics card, you`ll enjoy a superior viewing experience with the Inspiron 9300. The bigger screen size is ideal if you are working simultaneously on several documents, require maximised screen space for dazzling presentations or just want to really enjoy cinematic-quality DVDs. And because it`s designed for the discerning multimedia enthusiast, the Inspiron 9300 is fully equipped with a multitude of I/O ports to connect your home electronic and peripheral devices to so you can transfer, catalogue, edit and organise your images easily.

Priced at R12 375 (including VAT, excluding delivery), the Inspiron 9300 features the stylish Inspiron alpine white/arctic silver design with convenient front-and-centre multimedia keys. Now including Dell MediaDirect software, users can access their media files quickly and easily via the front-mounted buttons from hibernate or suspend state. The Inspiron 9300 also features a host of software as standard enabling users to make the most of their hardware investment: Microsoft Works 7.0, Dell Picture Studio, Dell Media Experience3, Dell MediaDirect Dell Security Centre and Dell PC Restore.

"Our customers tell us they want a powerful yet portable space-saving desktop replacement that provides good connectivity, is capable of handling resource-intensive applications, and offering extensive multimedia functionality," said Ben McDonald, Client Product Manager for Dell South Africa. "The Inspiron 9300 is that system."

Additional specifications include:

Choice of processors:

* Intel Pentium M 730 (1.60GHz, 533MHz FSB, 2MB L2 Cache)
* Intel Pentium M 740 (1.73GHz, 533MHz FSB, 2MB L2 Cache)
* Intel Pentium M 750 (1.86GHz, 533MHz FSB, 2MB L2 Cache)
* Intel Pentium M 770 (2.13GHz, 533MHz FSB, 2MB L2 Cache)

Choice of operating systems

* Microsoft XP Home Edition SP2
* Microsoft XP Professional Edition SP2

Choice of video graphics solutions:

* ATI Mobility Radeon X300 with 64MB of DDR Memory

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* ATI Mobility Radeon X300 with 128MB of DDR Memory

* NVIDIA GeForce 6800 Go with 256MB of DDR Memory

* 256MB to 2GB DDR2 at 533MHz and optional dual-channel DDR2 memory

* 17-inch Wide Aspect Display with choice of resolution: UltraSharp XGA+ (1440x900), UltraSharp UXGA (1920x1200) with TrueLife

* Integrated 56K1 v.92 capable modem, 10/100 Ethernet and WiFi (802.11b/g or 802.11a/b/g) and Bluetooth 2.0 capability

* Choice of optical drives: DVD, CD-RW/DVD or Double Layer DVD+/-RW/+R3

* Choice of High-capacity ATA/100 Hard Disk Drives up to 100GB

* Ports include IEEE 1394a, DVD-D, 6- USB 2.0, S-Video Out, S/PDIF, PC Card slot (1x Type I or Type II, Audio Line-Out, Headphones, Audio Microphone-In and Dolby Digital Audio Out

* Integrated Secure Digital Card Reader and multimedia buttons

* 6-cell or 9-cell Lithium Ion batteries

* Integrated Subwoofer and two front-mounted loudspeakers

* Microsoft Works 7.0

* One-year collect and return warranty

For more information about the Inspiron 9300, please visit www.dell4me.com/Inspiron.