Dell Projects Potential Global Total Power Savings for Enterprise Users at Nearly $1 Billion Annually

Dubai, UAE, 13 November 2006 -- Information-technology managers now can focus more on competitive advantages and less on system maintenance with a highly manageable OptiPlex 745 desktop computer with Intel Core 2 Duo processors for improved processor performance and reduced electricity consumption.   

The Dell OptiPlex 745 is the first in a series of redesigned business desktop systems offering enhanced performance, manageability, deployment capabilities, security and annualised power savings of nearly $1 billion to enterprises of all sizes.1 The redesigned desktop line will extend Dell's lifecycle product strategy to help increase business efficiencies by removing bottlenecks so IT departments can focus on higher-value activities. 

"Dell continues to simplify operations and deliver greater efficiencies for customers so they can focus on growth and reducing IT complexities," said Jeff Clarke, senior vice president, Dell Product Group.  "The new OptiPlex lineup exemplifies Dell's leadership in delivering customer-driven, standards-based lifecycle solutions for businesses." 

More Function, Less Friction to Drive Business Efficiencies

The OptiPlex 745 helps maximise IT investments throughout the product lifecycle by introducing new technologies designed to enhance performance and security while easing deployment and maintenance.  New features include:

  • Intel Core 2 Duo processors, which help deliver up to 30 per cent better performance and power savings of up to 40 per cent2,

  • Dell Energy Smart advanced power management settings factory-set from Dell to help improve power savings,

  • Dell Client Manager, available in October, allows an administrator to remotely deploy, manage and troubleshoot thousands of Dell client systems from a single console, including management of systems regardless of the OS state,

  • EMBASSY Trust Suite by Wave Systems is preloaded to easily configure and manage data encryption, Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 1.2-enabled password protection, secure email and system login, and optional smart-card keyboards and biometric readers,

  • Dell's Advanced Configuration Services let customers further customise their order at time of purchase, including modifying the operating system image, hard drive partitions, boot sequence, browser security settings and BIOS settings.

"With its amazing performance, the new Intel Core 2 Duo is ready to handle the latest business applications today and tomorrow, while supporting the background manageability and security tasks IT professionals need to keep their businesses safe," said Robert Crooke, vice president and general manager of Intel's Business Client Group.  "PCs like these new Dell OptiPlex systems running on Intel Core 2 Duo processors deliver greater responsiveness with improved energy efficiency compared to the mainstream business systems available today."

Annual Energy Savings of Nearly $1 Billion Worldwide

The new OptiPlex 745 desktop and future OptiPlex products are designed to help customers reduce electricity consumption and save money.  Customers deploying new OptiPlex systems with power-efficient Dell Energy Smart settings, an Intel Core 2 Duo processor and a Dell flat-panel monitor have the combined potential to save nearly $1 billion every year in energy costs worldwide compared to previous-generation systems. 

Customers can visit Dell's energy resource site, also launched today, at www.dell.com/energy to view the energy efficient features of the OptiPlex 745, PowerEdge servers and other Dell product families. The site also provides energy calculators that can help estimate power needs. 

Designed to Simplify Operations and Improve Productivity

Dell is the No.1 provider of desktops for corporations worldwide by listening to customers and working with technology partners to deliver the technology they need.3 The new OptiPlex 745 delivers customer-inspired features such as:

  • Consolidation of systems management tools into one, easy-to-use interface gives IT improved control and visibility of computing environment.

  • Add-in graphics options and dual-display support can improve multi-tasking and productivity

  • Dell Direct Deployment services including Custom Factory Integration and Managed Deployment Services in addition to new Advanced Configuration Services offer customisation options to streamline deployment

  • Thermal-efficient BTX form factor with Dell's HyperCool thermal-management technology helps ensure better reliability and quieter, cooler operations

  • Built in security to easily enable multifactor user authentication and encryption

  • Flexible configurations with tool-less chassis for easy parts replacement and upgrades

  • Microsoft Windows Vista Capable4 and Premium Ready4

Pricing and Availability

Local pricing and availability can be provided on request. For additional details visit www.dell.com/optiplex.  Photos are available at www.dell.com/techday.

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1 Potential annual energy savings of $910 million calculated based on worldwide OptiPlex shipments in 2005 and 2006 US average unit cost of energy of $0.10/KWh

2 Based on  Sysmark 2004 SE Office Productivity benchmark tests performed by Dell Labs in Aug. 2006 on OptiPlex 745 with Intel Core 2 Duo E6300 CPU, 1GB DDR2 (dual channel) memory, 80GB 7200 SATA HDD, Intel GMA3000 integrated graphics and XP Pro SP2 OS, compared with the OptiPlex GX620 with Intel Pentium D 830 CPU, 1GB DDR2 (dual channel) memory, 80GB 7200 SATA HDD, Intel GMA950 integrated graphics, and XP Pro SP2 OS. Actual performance and power consumption will vary based on configuration, usage and manufacturing variability.

3 Source: IDC WW Quarterly PC Tracker, (Sept. 2006). 

4 Based on currently available information from Microsoft. Requirements subject to change. Since the operating system and drivers are not final at this time, Windows Vista has not been tested on all user configurations.  Dell systems must be configured with a minimum of 512MB system RAM for Vista Capable designation. Systems which meet only minimum requirements for the Windows Vista Capable designation will not provide the full benefits of Premium Ready. Some systems cannot meet the requirements for Premium Ready, no matter the configuration. Please visit http://www.microsoft.com/technet/windowsvista/evaluate/hardware/vistarpc.mspx for more information.

5 For a copy of Dell's Guarantees or Limited Warranties, write Dell USA L.P., Attn: Warranties, One Dell Way, Round Rock, Texas 78682. For more information, visit http://www.dell.com/warranty.

6 Service may be provided by third-party. Technician will be dispatched if necessary following phone-based troubleshooting. Subject to parts availability, geographical restrictions and terms of service contract. Service timing dependent upon time of day call placed to Dell. U.S. only.

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