New notebook from Dell has it all for work and play

Dell today announced the launch of the Inspiron 6400 - a notebook delivering powerful multimedia and performance features suitable for small businesses as well as consumers in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). The Inspiron 6400 is available now priced from R7 390 including VAT and delivery.

The Inspiron 6400, weighing less than 3kg with optional Windows Media Center, is perfect for entertainment-minded consumers who want to enjoy TV, music, movies and photos from room-to-room or on-the-go. Featuring Intel Core Duo processor, the Inspiron 6400 enables users to multi-task and combine their work and home life, for example viewing films and downloading music files, while running a virus scan and editing spreadsheets.

The notebook also offers small business customers the performance needed to run demanding office applications for unrestricted productivity. There is also the option of integrated graphics for general productivity or discrete graphics for an enhanced multimedia experience.

Additionally, the 15.4-inch widescreen display and 16:10 wide aspect ratio with optional Dell TrueLife technology delivers a high-contrast screen and vivid detail for watching films or viewing photos. Dell`s innovative MediaDirect technology saves the user`s time by giving them fast, one-button access to digital media stored on the computer or attached devices without having to start the Windows operating system. An integrated 5-in-1 card reader enables fast and easy transfer of media files, and an ExpressCard slot supports next-generation high-speed peripherals.

All Dell notebooks are RoadReady and pass Dell`s rigorous specifications for durability and reliability. To learn more about RoadReady, visit www.dell.com/roadready.

For more product details, visit www.dell.co.za.

Key specifications of the Dell Inspiron 6400 include:

* Intel Core Duo processors (667MHz, 2MB cache)
* 512MB to 2GB shared DDR2 SDRAM
* Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 (standard)
* Serial ATA hard drive options up to 100 GB3 7200 RPM
* Optical Drive options: DVD/CD-RW combo or DVDRW with Dual-layer DVD write capability
* Internal Intel Pro/Wireless 3945 (802.11a/b/g, 54Mbps) and Dell Wireless or internal Dell 350 Bluetooth options
* Ports and slots include 4 USB 2.0, IEEE 1394, VGA, S-video and ExpressCard
* 5-in-1 flash memory reader supporting Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, Xd, MMC and SD Media Experience
* 6-cell (53WHr) Lithium Ion battery with 9-cell (85WHr) Lithium Ion upgrade option
* Starting weight at 6.18 lb (2.8kg)