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Dell Axim X30 Offers Dual Wireless Capability for $249; Axim X30 First to Market with Intel PXA270 Processor at 624MHz
May 18, 2004

Company: Dell Computer Corporation
Industry: Computer Hardware/Workstations
Location: Round Rock, TX, United States of America





ROUND ROCK, Texas -- Dell (Nasdaq:DELL) today introduced three new Axim(tm) handheld computers with the latest handheld Intel(R) processors, Windows Mobile(tm) 2003 Second Edition software for Pocket PC and Bluetooth(R) wireless technology.

Prices start at $199 for a non-wireless configuration, $249 after a $30 instant rebate for combination wireless capability, and $349 for the fastest handheld processor available.

Two of the three configurations feature a combination of Bluetooth and WiFi(R) 802.11b wireless technology.Bluetooth allows personal area networking with computer systems and Bluetooth-enabled devices such as mobile phones, GPS receivers, keyboards and other handheld computers. Integrated WiFi enables users to connect wirelessly to the Internet via thousands of hotspots at restaurants and coffee houses, college campuses, sports venues, hotels, airports and other locations(a).

The Dell(tm) Axim X30 is powered by Intel's PXA270 processors, which provide excellent multimedia performance and power management features that help extend battery life.When configuring their Axim X30, customers choose between two processor speeds: 312MHz or 624MHz, the fastest processor speed available for handheld devices.

The Axim X30 features Microsoft's updated software, Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition, which enables users to switch between portrait and landscape display orientation, and other features that enable easy viewing of Web site content.

All three configurations include built-in Secure Digital I/O slot, a 3.5-inch transflective TFT color display with 240x320 (QVGA) resolution, headphone jack and improved recorder capability, and scroll dial.The $199 and the $249 configurations come with a travel sync cable while the $349 configuration comes with a sync/recharge cradle with an extra battery charge slot that accommodates either the spare standard battery (950 mAh) or the optional high-capacity (1800 mAh) battery ($99).All come with Dell's One Year Advanced Exchange Service(b).

Technical Features of the Axim include:

-- Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition, including Pocket versions of Microsoft Outlook(R), Word, Excel, Internet Explorer, MSN(R) Messenger, Windows Media(R) player and more.

-- Choice of Intel(R) PXA270 Processor at 312MHz or 624MHz

-- 64MB SDRAM or 32MB SDRAM

-- 64MB or 32MB Intel(R) StrataFlash(tm) ROM

-- 1 Secure Digital IO Slot

-- Consumer IrDa Port

-- Built-In Microphone & Speaker

-- Backlit Power Button/Indicator Light

-- 139.3.g (4.9 oz)

-- 122.4 x 14.9 x 77.2mm (4.82" x 0.59" x 3")

-- Power Button, 4 Application Keys, 5-Way Navigator Button, Scroll Dial, Wireless On/Off Button, Record Button, Headphone Mini-Jack

-- USB Cradle With 2nd Primary Battery Charging Slot (Standard With 624mhz Configuration)

-- Ships Standard with Cradle or Synch Cable, AC Adapter & Power Cord, Protective Jacket, System Documentation & Companion CD.

About Dell

Dell Inc.(Nasdaq:DELL) is a premier provider of products and services required for customers worldwide to build their information-technology and Internet infrastructures.Company revenue for the past four quarters totaled $43.5 billion.Dell, through its direct business model, 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 at www.dell.com.

Pricing, specifications, availability, and terms of offers may change without notice.Taxes, fees and shipping charges are extra, and vary.Dell cannot be responsible for pricing or other errors, and reserves the right to cancel orders arising from such errors.

(a) Access to the Internet requires purchase of separate Internet access service and equipment.

(b) Replacement system or replacement part will be dispatched, if necessary, following phone-based troubleshooting, in advance of receipt of returned defective part or system.Replacements may be refurbished. Defective unit must be returned.Availability varies.Other conditions apply.

Dell and Axim are trademarks of Dell Inc.

Dell disclaims any proprietary interest in the marks and names of others.

Anne Camden (anne_camden@dell.com)
Phone: 512-723-7689

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