Dell recently announced two thin and light notebook computers that may be easy on the budget. Both the Latitude D500 and the Inspiron 500m feature the new Intel Pentium M processor and start at prices of less than $1,200.
Inspiron
500m
Featuring a sleek moonlight silver design, the Inspiron 500m notebook
computer is designed for small businesses, students and consumers who want
mobile computing and connectivity. The Inspiron 500m supports Intel's
Centrino Mobile Technology capability, and features up to four hours of battery
life. Customers can choose Intel's Pro/Wireless 2100 (802.11b) for $49, Dell's
TrueMobile 1300 (802.11b/g) for $69 or TrueMobile 1400 (802.11a/b/g) for $89
as wireless solutions, as well as integrated Bluetooth capability at the time
of purchase for $49.
computers - Dell Inspiron 500m & Latitude D500
Weighing less than 5.5 pounds, the Inspiron 500m is designed to handle photo editing, music management, productivity applications or DVD viewing. Optional integrated wireless solutions should enable users to stay connected in public wireless hotspots such as coffee shops, student unions and airports. In addition, two USB 2.0 ports make transferring bulky music files and digital picture files quick and efficient.
The notebook, with Venice blue accents, also includes Dell's QuickSnap personalization color kits that snap on and cover the entire LCD back of the notebook. Available for $39.99, colors include Venice Blue, Red Lava, Bamboo, Graphite Swirl and Burlwood.
Starting at $1,199, the Inspiron 500m includes an Intel Pentium M processor at 1.3 GHz, 128 MB DDR shared SDRAM, 14.1-inch XGA display, a 20 GB hard drive and one-year limited warranty. A configuration with Intel's Centrino Mobile Technology including an Intel Pentium M processor at 1.4 GHz and Intel Pro/Wireless 2100 wireless (802.11b) card, as well as 256 MB DDR shared SDRAM, 14.1-inch XGA home display, 30GB hard dive, and 24X CD-RW/DVD combination drive is priced at $1,629.
Dell offers a portfolio of services and support for notebook computer customers, including CompleteCare service and Dell's Home PC Installation and/or Wireless Home Network Installation.
Latitude
D500
The Latitude D500 is the latest member of the recently unveiled Latitude
D-Family portfolio, and should appeal to price-sensitive education customers
and small and medium businesses with a networked environment, providing mobility
without sacrificing reliability, flexibility or performance.
Starting at $1,199, the D500 features Intel's new Centrino Mobile Technology. The D500 comes standard with Intel's PRO/Wireless 2100 (802.11b) card, or customers can choose Dell's TrueMobile 1300 (802.11b/g) or TrueMobile 1400 (802.11a/b/g) wireless solutions.
Dell education and business customers consulted in the development of the D-Family notebooks and provided feedback affecting usability, features and form factors. The Latitude D500 features the same design elements that are common across the new product line. An improved layout should provide easy access to the side module bay, and a bottom docking design, which simplifies cable management.
For desktop functionality and convenience, D500 users have the option of the D/Port advanced port replicator, as well as the new space-saving D/View notebook stand. This accessory takes advantage of the new bottom docking port, allowing users to elevate the notebook display to eye-level and making an external monitor optional.
Dell offers a single point of accountability for deployment services to support its Latitude products, which can help save time and effort and allow customers to focus IT resources on more strategic projects.
4/24/03 www.daytrum.com Editorial Staff