Dell Vostro 1220 Packs Full-Size Features into an Ultraportable Package

* Latest Vostro is Compact, Stylish with Mainstream Performance,
State-of-the-Art Security and Backed by Small Business-Dedicated Service and
Support
* By Popular Demand, Dell Expands Vostro Laptop Line to Include 12.1-Inch Model
Designed Exclusively for Small Businesses

ROUND ROCK, Texas--(Business Wire)--
Dell today announced the latest addition to its expanding line of Vostro
laptops, the 12.1-inch Vostro 1220. This stylish, ultraportable laptop was
designed exclusively for business travelers who are unwilling to compromise
performance, battery life and security for a thin and lightweight design.

Available in Obsidian Black or Deep Cherry Red, the Vostro 1220 starts at a mere
3.36 lbs, is equipped with the latest Intel Core 2 Duo processors and features
up to 9 hours of battery life¹ on a 6-cell battery, making it an ideal
travelling companion for on-the-go, global entrepreneurs.

According to IDC, worldwide commercial shipments of 12-inch widescreen laptops
are expected to grow almost 35 percent from 2008 to 2009². "This trend supports
what Dell has been hearing from our customers," said Sam Burd, global vice
president, Dell Small and Medium Business. "Today`s globe-trotting entrepreneurs
need a laptop that is powerful and long-lasting. That used to mean carrying
around an ungainly device, the Vostro 1220 combines performance, built-in
security and long battery life with useful features like videoconferencing to be
the ideal weapon of choice for any road warrior."

Vostro 1220: Productivity, Security and Connectivity

* Only Dell offers pre-installed videoconferencing software, Dell Video Chat,
which along with the purchase of optional integrated webcam and microphone gives
customers a complete videoconferencing solution.3
* More security options than similar Acer, HP and Lenovo small-business systems4
including mobility solid state drives for three times the reliability of
traditional hard drives5, fingerprint readers with easy-to-use software, and
multi-factor authentication and encrypted hard drives with Wave Systems software
that can easily encrypt data without impacting system performance.
* 802.11 draft-n wireless LAN or optional Mobile Broadband external solution for
optimal connectivity anywhere your business takes you.

Backed by dedicated and specially trained small-business sales and support
experts, Dell Vostro laptops come with a 30-day worry-free return policy6, are
available with Dell CompleteCare Accidental Damage Service7 and Dell
ProSupport8services that give customers the ability to customize and tailor
services to fit their technical expertise and business needs.

Starting at $799, the Vostro 1220 is available worldwide today. For additional
information on the Vostro 1220, visit www.dell.com/vostro.

Related Links:

* Dell`s Updated Vostro Laptops Offer Small Businesses Relief for Strained
Budgets with Complete Videoconferencing Solutions
* Dell Small Business Blog
* Dell Product Awards
* Dell Small and Medium Business Solutions Center
* Dell Vostro Products

About Dell

As the visionary outcome of a true entrepreneur, Dell (NASDAQ: DELL)is committed
to helping small and medium businesses solve their technology challenges, ease
business pain points and draw greater value from IT. With ProManage-Managed
Services, Optiplex desktops, Latitude laptops, the designed-for-small business
Vostro line, energy-efficient PowerEdge servers and Small and Medium Business
Solutions Center, Dell is here to support entrepreneurs every step of the way.

¹Battery life based on Dell labs testing. Varies by configuration, operating
conditions and other factors. Maximum battery capacity decreases with time and
use.

²Source: IDC, Worldwide and U.S. Portable PC 2008-2012 Forecast by Screen Size
(Doc # 214410), Oct 2008.

3As of March 27, 2009, based on Dell Analysis.

4Based on competitive analysis conducted May 2009 comparing Dell Vostro 1220, HP
Compaq 2230s, HP Elitebook 2530, Lenovo G230, Thinkpad X200, Acer TravelMate
6293, Acer Aspire 2930.

5Based on Meantime Between Failure (MTBF) of 2M for ultra performance SSD vs.
550K for standard Dell 2.5" HDD, per Dell HDD spec.

6Available in U.S. only.

7CompleteCare service excludes theft, loss, and damage due to fire, flood or
other acts of nature, or intentional damage. Customer may be required to return
unit to Dell. For complete details, visit www.dell.com/servicecontracts.

8Availability and terms of Dell Services vary by region. For more information,
visit www.dell.com/servicedescriptions.

Dell is a trademark of Dell Inc.

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

Pricing may change without notice.

Dell, Round Rock
Jennifer J. Davis, 512-723-3091
jennifer_j_davis@dell.com
or
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Christina Furtado, 212-294-8666
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