New Dell mobile workstation takes designers, engineers further from the office

Imagine reviewing an aircraft design while flying in one or modifying architectural floor plans while on-site. Today`s worldwide introduction of the Dell Precision Workstation M60 satisfies the demands of professionals who require the optimal combination of performance and mobility for business-critical applications.

The Dell Precision M60`s 128MB NVIDIA Quadro FX Go700 delivers richly detailed images to the 15.4-inch UltraSharp wide-aspect WUXGA (1920x1200) display, which allows users extra room for large designs and assemblies, multiple windows or expansive tool palettes. Graphics performance is a strong suit of the M60, with workstation-class OpenGL hardware acceleration and certifications on the leading MCAD, DCC, AEC and MCAE applications.

Designers who manipulate large, complex models will appreciate the M60`s support of up to 2GB of DDR-SDRAM and available 7200 RPM hard drives, as well as an integrated gigabit (10/100/1000) Ethernet controller for ultra-fast file transfers over a network. At the M60`s core is the Intel Pentium M mobile processor, which supports Centrino wireless technology and has been shown to improve performance over its predecessor, the M50. The system also features an integrated SmartCard reader for security, two USB 2.0 ports, hot-swappable media bay and tough new Tri-Metal chassis.

"Workstation customer`s desire mobility without having to compromise performance," said Tim Mattox, vice-president of client product marketing. "The M60 offers best-in-class graphics, storage and industrial design that extends Precision`s product leadership position, delivering the performance of a true workstation in a mobile form factor."

The Dell Precision Workstation M60 starts at R28 350 including VAT and delivery and includes a 1.4GHz Intel Pentium M processor (400MHz FSB), 256MB DDR266-SDRAM, 40GB 5400 RPM hard drive, 128MB NVIDIA Quadro FX Go700 graphics card, Microsoft Windows XP Professional and a three-year next-business-day onsite service.

Dell Precision workstations are designed for customers who demand workstation hardware certification with independent software vendors in the computer-aided design, engineering, digital content creation, geographic information systems, computer animation, software development and financial analysis markets. Complete product details can be found at www.dell.co.za/precision.

Technical features of the Dell Precision Workstation M60 include:

* Intel Pentium M processors up to 1.7GHz with optional support for Centrino technology (855PM chipset);

* NVIDIA Quadro FX Go700 128MB graphics;

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* 15.4-inch UltraSharp wide aspect WUXGA (1920X1200) display;

* Up to 2GB DDR 266 system memory;

* Up to 7 200 RPM HDDs (60GB max);

* Integrated 10/100/1000 Gigabit controller, SmartCard reader and IEEE 1394 port;

* Intel (802.11 b) and TrueMobile (802.11 b/g) wireless options, optional Bluetooth support;

* ISV application certifications;

* AC97 (Soft Audio), with integrated stereo speakers; and

* 14.2-inch (w) x 10.9-inch (d) x 1.5-inch (h); 361mm x 276mm x 39mm.