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1. Dell Latitude Z charges wirelessly

   (Hardware/Hardware Features)

   Tuesday, 29 September 2009

   Dell has unveiled its Latitude Z laptop. The high-end machine - which offers wireless docking and inductive charging - weighs 4.5 pounds with a four-cell battery. Dell has unveiled its Latitude Z laptop. ...

2. Dell screws up pricing again

   (Hardware/Hardware Features)

   Monday, 06 July 2009

   Just a few days after Dell advertised two LCD monitors at a tenth of their normal price, the company has done it again, this time with the Latitude E4300 notebook.Taipei, Taiwan - Just a few days after ...

3. Permafrost survey fuels global warming fears

   (Sustainability/Sustainability Features)

   Tuesday, 30 June 2009

   ... 1.5 trillion tons of frozen carbon, about twice as much carbon as contained in the atmosphere", said lead author Dr Charles Tarnocai, of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Ottawa. Dr Pep Canadell, Executive ...

4. Dell ships laptops with self-encrypting hard drives

   (Hardware/Hardware Features)

   Sunday, 09 November 2008

     Seagate is more aggressively pushing its full disk encryption (FDE) hard drives and said that McAfee is now providing enterprise management level tools. Dell is the first manufacturer to ship ...

5. 35,000 Sony notebook batteries recalled

   (Mobility/Mobility Features)

   Friday, 31 October 2008

   ... than 10 million notebooks globally. The 35,000 batteries in this latest recall were used in notebooks from Hewlett-Packard, Toshiba and Dell in systems that were sold between November 2004 and June 2006. ...

6. Dell to debut Instant-On next week

   (Hardware/Hardware Features)

   Wednesday, 22 October 2008

     Dell announced to customers in Shanghai that the company will be offering a first look at its new instant-on system for Latitude laptops sometime next week. Without booting their computers, users will ...

7. MontaVista Linux drives Dell's quick-boot feature

   (Software/Software Brief)

   Friday, 03 October 2008

   CEO Rusty Harris revealed MontaVista's role developing the quick-booting, ARM-based processor subsystem expected to ship this year in select Dell laptop models. The "Latitude ON" feature aims to give ...

8. All Dell notebooks to use LED backlighting by 2010

   (Hardware/Hardware Brief)

   Thursday, 25 September 2008

   Dell plans to transition all of its new notebook displays to light-emitting diode (LED) in the next 12 months, as it strives to become the 'greenest' technology company in the world. Effective December ...

9. Dell pimps its Latitude business notebooks and adds 19 hours of battery time

   (Mobility/Mobility Features)

   Tuesday, 12 August 2008

     Dell is having much more fun with its products lately, which is especially visible with the bright colors the company has added to many of its products. Now these colors and new shapes are extending ...

10. Dell releases BIOS updates for failing Nvidia GPUs

    (Hardware/Hardware Features)

    Monday, 28 July 2008

      Dell is offering BIOS updates to mitigate the effects of faulty GPUs shipped by Nvidia. The BIOS upgrade will not “repair” the GPU, but Dell hopes that the update will alleviate problems caused ...

11. Do sustainable PCs exist?

    (Trendwatch/Trendwatch Features)

    Thursday, 26 June 2008

    ... be a difficult decision. We have looked at a sample of three PCs described as sustainable - from Dell, Enano and Everex: Current green PC all boast many similar characteristics, but there are substantial differences ...

12. Dell launches final Windows XP PC systems

    (Hardware/Hardware Features)

    Sunday, 15 June 2008

      Retail and direct OEM sales of Windows XP will be drying up by the end of this month, so it should not be too surprising that vendors are pushing out their XP inventory this month. Dell has added ...

13. Dell aims to cut power consumption of PCs by 25%

    (Trendwatch/Trendwatch Features)

    Wednesday, 14 May 2008

      Dell wants to become the “greenest technology company on the planet” and part of that goal will be to cut the power consumption of its desktops and laptops by 25% by 2010, the company said today.    ...

14. Dell/Alienware, HP/Voodoo, Gateway/FX: Branding power

    (Hardware/Hardware Opinion)

    Monday, 12 May 2008

      Analyst Opinion - TG Daily recently took a look at the new Dell XPS 730 H2C and spoke about an interesting notion on how this new system was invading Alienware’s territory. Given the proliferation ...

15. Dell to support XP after Microsoft stops

    (Business and Law/Business and Law Features)

    Monday, 28 April 2008

    Microsoft is set to cut off sales of Windows XP after June 30, but Dell has announced that it plans to continue offering the long-standing operating system on its computers past the beginning of summer.  ...

16. New Dell notebooks to offer EV-DO and HSDPA wireless broadband connectivity

    (Networking/Networking Brief)

    Tuesday, 01 April 2008

    Dell today said that its next-generation notebooks will integrate Qualcomm’s Gobi chip, which can connect users to both EV-DO and HSDPA mobile broadband networks. According to the company, the technology ...

17. Dell tough: A $4000 notebook you can drop and pour water on

    (Mobility/Mobility Features)

    Tuesday, 04 March 2008

    No, Dell’s idea isn’t new: There is already something like a Panasonic Toughbook, but Dell says its new Latitude XFR630 is faster and offers more service. Round Rock (TX) – No, Dell’s idea isn’t new: ...

18. Dell dumping AMD?

    (Business and Law/Business and Law Features)

    Saturday, 09 February 2008

    Dell has slimmed down its product line using AMD processors, triggering a wave of speculation that Dell may actually be phasing out its partnership with AMD. The CPU manufacturer however claims that what ...

19. Dell's flagship Tablet PC unveiled

    (Hardware/Hardware Features)

    Tuesday, 11 December 2007

    For a while it seemed like just a myth, but Dell's convertible Tablet PC has now been officially announced. Round Rock (TX) - For a while it seemed like just a myth, but Dell's convertible Tablet ...

20. Dell offers SSDs on select notebooks

    (Hardware/Hardware Brief)

    Wednesday, 25 April 2007

    Dell announced that it is offering a 1.8-inch 32GB solid state drive (SSD) from SanDisk on Latitude D420 ultra-mobile and D620 ATG semi-rugged notebooks. The company is one of the first to offer a flash-based ...

21. Dell goes tough with first rugged notebook

    (Mobility/Mobility Features)

    Tuesday, 16 January 2007

    Throwing its hat into the relatively uncrowded ring of rugged laptop computers, Dell today announced the Latitude ATG D620, a new notebook PC that meets military standards for a variety of environmental ...

22. Dell starts selling AMD-powered Latitude notebooks

    (Mobility/Mobility Features)

    Monday, 06 November 2006

    Dell has introduced an AMD-powered Latitude notebook computer. The Latitude 131L is powered by an AMD mobile Sempron processor, but customers can order the Turion 64 X2 dual-core processor an an option. ...

23. Dell, others roll out Core 2 Duo notebooks

    (Hardware/Hardware Features)

    Monday, 28 August 2006

    Several notebook builders are expected to announce the first wave of Core 2 Duo systems today. This includes Dell, which has deployed the new processor, previously code-named ""Merom"", across its product ...

24. Dell recalls suspect notebook batteries made by Sony, including XPS M1710

    (Hardware/Hardware Features)

    Tuesday, 15 August 2006

    An estimated 4.1 million Dell notebook computers sold worldwide are being voluntarily recalled by the manufacturer, cooperating with the US Consumer Products Safety Commission, after admitting to having ...

25. Dell recalls 4.1 million notebook batteries

    (Business and Law/Business and Law Features)

    Monday, 14 August 2006

    After several reports of self-combusting laptops, Dell is recalling millions of lithium-ion batteries. More than 4.1 million batteries for the Dell Latitude, Inspiron and Precision notebooks are being ...

26. Fujitsu announces LifeBook with longer battery life, touchscreen

    (Mobility/Mobility Features)

    Wednesday, 21 June 2006

    ... provide the wireless. The Fujitsu LifeBook B6210 can configured and purchased on Fujitsu's website. Prices start at around $1600. Related article: Dell launches ultra-portable WWAN Latitude notebook  ...

27. Dude... Your Dell is on fire: Dell laptop catches fire during conference

    (Mobility/Mobility Features)

    Wednesday, 21 June 2006

    It looks like one laptop user is lucky to be alive after his Dell laptop caught on fire during a conference in Japan. One of the Inquirer's readers recounted the incident and snapped two amazing pictures ...

28. Dell launches ultra-portable WWAN Latitude notebook

    (Mobility/Mobility Features)

    Monday, 19 June 2006

    Dell expands its portfolio of compact Latitude notebooks with a the D420 model - the firm's first light-weight model with a wireless broadband option and a Core Solo processor that enables a battery running ...

29. Dell promises greater availability of dual-core notebooks

    (Mobility/Mobility Features)

    Tuesday, 04 April 2006

    Introduced four months ago, Intel's Core Duo processor has been a rare sight so far. Apparently, Intel has caught up with market demand as Dell announced that it will be offering the processor not just ...

30. Dell introduces two slim Core Duo-powered notebooks

    (Mobility/Mobility Features)

    Wednesday, 29 March 2006

    Dell has two new laptops which use the Intel Core Duo processors. The Latitude D620 and the Latitude D820 are thin and light, yet still pack a decent punch. Both use Intel's dual-core Core Duo T2300 processor ...

31. Dell recalls 22,000 notebook batteries

    (Mobility/Mobility Features)

    Monday, 19 December 2005

    Dell and U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission today recalled about 22,000 notebook batteries that can overheat and pose a fire risk. The batteries were sold in 18 notebook models of the Inspiron, Latitude, ...

32. Dell releases its lightest laptop to date

    (Mobility/Mobility Brief)

    Thursday, 31 March 2005

      Dell updated its lineup of business notebooks Wednesday with a 2.5-pound laptop designed for executives making last-minute changes to presentations on airplanes. Dell updated its lineup of business ...

33. Dell intros cheap notebook range

    (Mobility/Mobility Brief)

    Tuesday, 08 March 2005

      HARDWARE GIANT Dell said it introduced the Latitude 110L notebook range, with prices starting at just under $900. HARDWARE GIANT Dell said it introduced the Latitude 110L notebook range, with ...

34. Dell rolls out new Sonoma notebooks

    (Mobility/Mobility Brief)

    Tuesday, 01 February 2005

      Dell rolled out several new notebooks, mobile workstations and services for business users on Tuesday. Dell rolled out several new notebooks, mobile workstations and services for business users ...

35. Dell issues adaptor electric shock warning

    (Hardware/Hardware Brief)

    Monday, 05 July 2004

      Dell has warned that around 38,000 power adaptors it shipped between December 2003 and May 2004 could cause electric shocks. Dell has warned that around 38,000 power adaptors it shipped between ...

36. Dell recalls portable power adapters

    (Hardware/Hardware Brief)

    Friday, 02 July 2004

      Dell is recalling about 38,000 power adapters sold worldwide that can cause an electrical shock if they are used with power cords from third-party manufacturers, a company spokesperson says. Dell ...

37. Dell expands value notebook computer line for small businesses

    (Hardware/Hardware Brief)

    Tuesday, 13 April 2004

      Dell today introduced the Latitude 100L, a desktop replacement notebook computer designed for small businesses and institutional customers, starting at $899. Dell today introduced the Latitude ...

38. Dell likely to launch Inspiron XPS-like Latitude notebook

    (Hardware/Hardware Brief)

    Monday, 22 March 2004

      Dell plans to launch a new version of the business-use Latitude notebook based on its powerful Inspiron XPS, aiming to boost its sales in the desktop replacement market, according to sources at ...

39. Dell offers new notebooks

    (Hardware/Hardware Brief)

    Wednesday, 14 January 2004

      Dell has introduced the Latitude D505 notebook, starting at $1,549 (Cdn.), with Intel's new Celeron M processor and Wi-Fi capability. Dell has introduced the Latitude D505 notebook, starting at ...

40. Dell drops some tech calls to India

    (Hardware/Hardware Brief)

    Tuesday, 25 November 2003

      After receiving customer complaints, Dell has stopped sending U.S. After receiving customer complaints, Dell has stopped sending U.S. technical support calls for two of its corporate computer ...

41. Dell products get protection with smart cards

    (Hardware/Hardware Brief)

    Thursday, 20 November 2003

      Computer maker Dell on Wednesday announced smart-card products designed to control authorized access to companies' computers. Computer maker Dell on Wednesday announced smart-card products designed ...

42. Dell laptop lines to diverge in 2004

    (Hardware/Hardware Brief)

    Tuesday, 18 November 2003

      Dell plans to make its two laptop lines more distinct in the second half of 2004, a move that could better suit its products to a growing customer base. Dell plans to make its two laptop lines ...

43. Dell notebooks produced by Samsung

    (Hardware/Hardware Brief)

    Tuesday, 05 August 2003

      Dell's recently released 12.1" Centrino notebooks, the Latitude X300 and Inspiron 300m, are both being manufactured by South Korea-based Samsung Electronics, according to sources. Dell's recently ...

44. Dell's new Latitude D400 Centrino notebook being made by Wistron, sources say

    (Hardware/Hardware Brief)

    Wednesday, 21 May 2003

      According to sources, the Latitude D400 Centrino-based notebook that Dell Computer launched on Monday, the smallest member of its Latitude D-family, is being made by Taiwan-based Wistron. According ...

45. Dell may launch Centrino notebooks at $1,100-1,200US in May, sources say

    (Hardware/Hardware Brief)

    Thursday, 20 March 2003

      Dell's new Centrino-based Inspiron 500m and Latitude D500 notebooks, expected to be launched in May, may retail for as low as US$1,100 to US$1,200, according to industry sources. Dell's new Centrino-based ...

46. Dell Launches D-Family Of Notebooks Featuring Centrino Technology

    (Hardware/Hardware Brief)

    Thursday, 13 March 2003

      Dell Computer today announced a redesigned line of its Latitude notebooks and docking solutions, incorporating advancements derived from two years of customer feedback. Dell Computer today announced ...

47. ATI Mobility Radeon Shipping In Over 30 Pentium 4 Notebooks

    (Hardware/Hardware Brief)

    Monday, 29 July 2002

    ... 4 notebook PCs feature the MOBILITY RADEON 7500: Alienware Area-51m, ASUS L2000B, ASUS L3000C, ASUS L3000S, Dell Inspiron 4150, Dell Latitude C640, Fujitsu FMV-BIBLIO MR Series, Fujitsu LifeBook E Series, ...

48. Quanta said to land contract for 3.5 million Dell business notebooks

    (Hardware/Hardware Brief)

    Tuesday, 28 May 2002

      According to sources, Quanta Computer will produce the succeeding line to the popular Latitude C600 series that it currently makes for Dell Computer, with shipments to begin in the first quarter ...

49. P4-M laptops from Dell and Toshiba include GeForce 4s

    (Hardware/Hardware Brief)

    Monday, 04 March 2002

      Hot on the heels of Intel's P4-Mobile launch today, Dell and Toshiba both announced laptops using the chip. Hot on the heels of Intel's P4-Mobile launch today, Dell and Toshiba both announced ...