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Making the best better: Dell delivers performance, security enhancements to leading-edge touch-enabled PCs

Updated consumer and commercial PC portfolio offers unprecedented levels of performance.

Johannesburg, 30 Jul 2013

Addressing the next-generation of computing needs for consumers and commercial customers, Dell has announced performance enhancements to its flagship line-up of OptiPlex and XPS laptops and desktops. These award-winning product families demonstrate Dell's commitment to deliver the best computing experience with improved design and touch computing performance, as well as advanced security and manageability for the commercial PCs.

"We have taken outstanding products and made them even better with improved performance, sleek design and state-of-the-art security and management capabilities," said Boitumelo Kgnore, Dell South Africa client product marketing manager.

"We're constantly listening to customers and improving our leading-edge products based upon their input. Through enhanced components and engineering, we're providing customers with a great computing experience and helping them realise the efficiency and productivity benefits provided through improved performance."

Enhanced touch experiences, performance boost

New Dell XPS systems feature performance and expandability enhancements over the previous generation for customers that demand the latest high-performance technology.

The new XPS 27 all-in-one PC delivers one of the world's most vibrant touch-screen AIO experiences with an incredibly vivid Adobe RGB Quad HD display. Now customers can design, create or enjoy multimedia with brighter, truer colours. For consumers seeking a versatile desktop with advanced performance, the XPS 8700 is built with speed, expandability and storage in mind. In addition, the award-winning XPS 12 convertible laptop is now designed to be faster and more efficient than before. With 63% overall performance improvement, the XPS 12 is 1.6 times faster, and now has up to eight hours and 43 minutes of battery life - over two hours more than the previous generation.

Dell delivers most manageable, secure commercial PCs

The OptiPlex 9020 is the world's most manageable Intel vPro enabled desktop and is Dell's most powerful commercial desktop to date. Available in four form factors, including a versatile, compact AIO, it fits seamlessly into any office environment providing a new level of control and manageability paired with leading-edge reliability and security. Additionally, the new OptiPlex 9020 can be cloud-enabled with the Dell Cloud Desktop feature, a new fully incorporated desktop and application virtualisation technology powered by Dell Wyse WSM. With Dell Cloud Desktops configured to be stateless and diskless, the capabilities of the OptiPlex 9020 can be shared to a number of virtual users in an extremely secure environment with centralised management and storage, while delivering the same look, performance, feel and function of a traditional desktop with an OS.

All of the PCs announced today are based on 4th generation Intel Core processors.

Making the computing experience complete with new peripheral devices

Complementing the enhanced performance in these PCs, Dell continues its leadership in monitors with the launch of the Dell 21.5-inch Touch Monitor S2240T. Featuring a fast, intuitive way to interact with applications, and brilliantly sharp Full HD resolution, the 10-point Dell 21.5-inch Touch Monitor also offers a versatile stand design. Users can slide and tilt the monitor to touch and type, mount it on the wall or attach it to the Dell Single Monitor Arm.

Dell also is announcing the addition of two new multifunction printers to their portfolio. The B1165nfw and B1265dfw are designed to provide growing businesses and home users with affordable printing solutions to complement their desktops. Versatile and affordable, the new multifunction printers include wireless networking capabilities and document management software, driving new office efficiencies and the ability to print, scan, copy and fax with one easy-to-use device. And to complete the multifunction printer offering to the Small Business and SOHO segment, Dell will be launching the B1163w, a 3-in-1 multifunction printer, in August this year.

Availability

The XPS 27 AIO, XPS 8700, 21.5-inch Touch Monitor XPS 12 convertible laptop, OptiPlex 9020 desktops, and multifunction printers are available in South Africa.

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