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Dell unveils lightweight notebook with Intel’s mobile chipset

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BANGALORE: Dell has introduced a new ultra portable corporate notebook, the

wireless-ready Latitude C400. Weighing 1.6kg, the new Latitude C400 notebook

packs Intel’s new Mobile Pentium III-M processor, up to 1.20 GHz, Intel’s

830M chipset with integrated UMA video graphics and support for up to 1.02 GB

SDRAM, all encased in a magnesium alloy. The C400 supports "virtually

anytime, anywhere computing" with fully integrated modem and Ethernet

connections and optional internal TrueMobile 802.11b wireless mini-PCI card.

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"The C400 will give users the option of using lightweight notebooks,

while providing more power than traditionally has been available on such a form

factor," said, IDC’s Personal Systems Research Manager, Bryan Ma.

"The C400 represents a breakthrough combination of mobile performance,

docking compatibility, built-in wireless connectivity in a best-in-class

industrial design. The choice of integrated wireless, Ethernet and modem

connections will allow users to stay connected wherever they go. In addition,

the benefit of being able to use Latitude C-series peripherals and docking

solutions is a bonus to this very slick unit," said, Dell Asia Pacific,

Latitude business manager, James Johnston. "We supply more notebook

computers to corporations worldwide than any other computer-system manufacturer,

and direct relationships with our customers provide us unmatched ability to

understand and deliver what they need."

The Latitude C400 is compatible with Latitude C-Series docking solutions

already deployed worldwide, providing a cost-advantage for existing Dell

customers. The C400 is also compatible with all C-series peripherals and media

devices, including a DVD/CD-RW combination drive and a secondary 20GB hard

drive.

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Latitude C400 also has a new optional High Capacity Battery Pack that

connects to the bottom and features an industrial design that mirrors the look

and feel of the Latitude C400. The 88-watt hour, 16-cell lithium-polymer battery

pack is expected to offer up to seven hours of battery life.

Other features on the C400 include Dell’s DualPoint technology, which

allows a user the choice of either touch-pad or track-stick pointing devices. It

also has a full-sized keyboard with 2.7mm key stroke, a full array of system

ports, including USB, infrared and serial and an AccessDirect button to access

frequently used programs or Internet sites.

The price of the standard Latitude C400 starts at Rs.1,45,905. It includes

Intel’s Mobile Pentium III-M at 866MHz and 830M chipset with UMA integrated

graphics, 12.1-inch XGA display, 128 MB PC133 SDRAM, 10 GB hard disk drive,

integrated 56k v.92 capable modem and 3Com 10/100 Ethernet, 24X max. CD-ROM

drive, floppy diskette drive, external module bay and IDE module bay cable,

Microsoft Windows 2000 and three-year next business day onsite service.

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