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Dell Launches New Workstation Graphics Cards;
Workstation Leader Also Introduces Specialized Graphics Program
ROUND ROCK, Texas, Oct. 31, 2000--Dell (Nasdaq:DELL) today
introduced four new standard graphics cards for Americas-based customers of its Dell Precision(tm)
Workstations.
Dell, the world's leading direct computer systems company and workstation supplier, also launched
its Dell Graphics Plus program for customers with specialized graphics requirements.
"Customers buy workstations for critical applications. Many of those applications rely heavily on
the graphics subsystem, so having a range of certified graphics offerings is extremely important to
them," said Jeff Clarke, vice president and general manager for Dell Precision Workstations.
"With our direct-to-customer business model, our goal is to deliver the broadest and most capable
range of graphic solutions to the market faster than anyone else, either through our standard factory
offerings or using the Dell Graphics Plus program."
New Graphics Cards
Dell is one of the first workstation vendors to offer the Fire GL2 graphics adapter from FGL
Graphics, a division of S3 Inc. The 64 MB Fire GL2 offers high-end performance at a mid-range
price and supports both analog and digital outputs.
Dell will be first-to-market with the NVIDIA Quadro2 Pro, a 64 MB card with outstanding
price/performance for 2D and 3D applications. The Quadro2 Pro includes optimized drivers for
mechanical design and digital content creation applications.
For basic graphics needs, Dell Precision Workstation 220 customers can now order the NVIDIA
TNT2 Pro, a 16 MB card that offers excellent business application performance.
Dell's new multi-monitor option is the Matrox Millennium G450. Offering DualHead(tm) Display(a)
functionality, this card is an excellent option for users who multi-task or access data from multiple
sources.
All of these cards are available through Dell's standard factory installation process. A sample Dell
Precision Workstation 420 configuration includes a single Intel(R) Pentium(R) III processor at 1 GHz,
256 MB PC 600 RDRAM, 9 GB(b) Ultra 160/M SCSI hard disk drive, 48X-maximum CD ROM
drive, Microsoft(R) Windows(R) 2000 and the Matrox Millennium G450 for $2,613(c). For the same
base system with the NVIDIA Quadro2 Pro card add $460, and for the Fire GL2 add $660 to that
base price.
Dell Graphics Plus
Dell today also introduced "Dell Graphics Plus" for workstation customers who need specialized
graphics products that are not part of Dell's standard factory offerings. The program will offer
additional graphics adapters and related products, such as video capture devices, that are tested by
Dell. For example, customers who need a graphics card that supports up to four analog or four digital
monitors can utilize Dell Graphics Plus to order the Matrox G200MMS card.
Additional information about the graphics cards and Dell Graphics Plus is available at
www.dell.com/precision.
Dell Precision Workstations are intended for professional users who demand exceptional
performance in the digital content creation (DCC), computer-aided design (CAD), geographic
information systems (GIS), computer animation, software development and financial analysis markets.
Dell plans to offer workstations based on Intel's 64-bit Itanium(R) processor. Businesses interested in
learning more about Dell Precision Workstations can visit Dell's Web site at www.dell.com/precision.
Dell captured the No. 1 market share position for unit shipments in the worldwide total branded
workstation market in the second quarter of this year, according to estimates by IDC.(d)
About Dell
Dell Computer Corporation (Nasdaq:DELL) is the world's leading direct computer systems
company, based on revenues of $28.5 billion for the past four quarters, and is a premier provider of
products and services required for customers to build their Internet infrastructures. The company
ranks No. 56 on the Fortune 500, No. 154 on the Fortune Global 500 and No. 3 on the Fortune
"most admired" lists of companies. Dell 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 on the World Wide Web at www.dell.com.
(a) Matrox DualHead(tm) Display offers eight configurations options,
five display modes.
(b) For hard drives, GB means 1 billion bytes; accessible capacity
varies with operating environment.
(c) Pricing, specifications and availability may change without
notice. Taxes and shipping charges extra, and vary. Cannot be
combined with other offers or discounts. United States only. The
base system price does not include a monitor.
(d) IDC, The Workstation Market, 2000, Q2 Quarterly Update
Dell and Dell Precision are trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation.
Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.
Microsoft and Windows 2000 are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Fortune 500 is a registered trademark of The Time Inc. Magazine Company.
Dell disclaims any proprietary interest in the marks and names of others.
CONTACT:
Dell Computer Corporation, Round Rock
Media Contacts:
David Graves, 512/723-5858
david_graves@dell.com
or
Carmen Maverick, 512/723-1126
carmen_maverick@dell.com
or
Investor Contacts:
Lynn Tyson, 512/723-1130
lynn_tyson@dell.com
or
Robert Williams, 512/728-7570
robert_williams@dell.com
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