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Dell Inspiron Zino HD Puts Desktop Computing Back on the Desk

Thu Nov 12, 2009 12:55pm EST
* Brings Compact Size, Versatility and Power to Home Computing
* Expands to a Powerful High-Definition Home Media Center
* Personalized with Different Lid Colors, Range of Options

ROUND ROCK, Texas--(Business Wire)--
Dell today introduced the mini-sized Inspiron Zino HD, which is versatile enough
to handle tasks from basic computing chores to driving a big-screen,
High-Definition video media center. With a choice of colors, the Inspiron Zino
HD can be easily personalized to add flare to any room in the home. 

The News:

Starting at $229, the Inspiron Zino HD includes standard HD-capable integrated
graphics, HDMI output and built-in networking that make it smart for typical
home and student computing activities such as word processing, e-mail,
organizing photos and music, and surfing the Internet. 

The economical Inspiron Zino HD, with optional additional memory, hard drive
storage, combo Blu-ray disc player, wireless remote control and Windows 7 Media
Player, can be configured into a powerful home media center computer. In that
capacity the Inspiron Zino HD displays high-definition content from the
Internet, and stores and delivers music, video and photos very well. 

The Inspiron Zino HD is also ideal as an additional household PC that can fit in
tight spaces and make home networking a cinch. It measures about 7.75 inches
square and 3.5 inches tall. While small in size, the Inspiron Zino HD is a big
performer with:

* Ultra-small form factor designed to fit almost anywhere. 
* Easy personalization with 10 color choices for Inspiron Zino HD. 
* Choice of AMD processors or dual core Athlon Neo X2 6850e. 
* Up to 8GB dual channel DDR 2 memory. 
* Up to 1TB internal hard disk storage. 
* Combo DVD/CD RW drive with optional Blu-ray Disc combo. 
* Integrated 10/100/1000 networking with wireless option. 
* Optional wireless keyboard and mouse. 
* Built in 2.1 high-definition audio and 4-in-1 media card reader. 
* Integrated ATI graphics adapter with standard HDMI and VGA video connections,
and optional 512MB discrete graphics adapter. 
* Four USB ports (2 front/2 rear); two eSATA ports (rear). 
* Energy-Star 5.0 compliant.

A basic Inspiron Zino without High-Definition capability or upgrade options will
be offered in some regions. 

Quote:

"The Inspiron Zino HD proves again that great things can really come in small
packages," said John Terwilliger, Director of consumer products. "It is a
fashionable and functional computer that is small enough to fit almost anywhere
in the home and can be personalized for the style-minded." 

The Inspiron Zino HD is available today directly from Dell at www.dell.com with
a choice of operating systems from Windows Vista Home Basic through Windows 7
Professional. 

Links:

www.dell.com

www.dell.com/desktops

www.flickr.com/photos/dellphotos

About Dell

People worldwide can buy Dell (NASDAQ:DELL) online, by phone and in more than
43,000 stores. 

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