Dell Makes It Easier To Own XPMCE 2005

MEDIA CENTER PC NEWS

November 19th 2004

Dell Makes It Easier To Own XPMCE 2005

Dell Dimension 3000

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Dell today reduced the price of upgrading to Microsoft Windows Media Center Edition 2005 digital entertainment software by 50 percent on select Dimension desktop computers for customers in the United States.

The price will enable more consumers to tap into the power of their personal computer as an entertainment device and is part of Dell's aggressive effort to give holiday shoppers more enjoyment from their PC for less money.

Until November 22, customers can custom-configure their new PCs with Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 for as little as $19 more than Windows XP Home Edition after $20 instant savings, including the Dimension 3000, 4700, 4700C, 8400 and XPS systems.

"Dell is committed to making the Windows Media Center platform accessible to customers looking across all price bands and who want to take advantage of a growing trend: using the PC to manage digital photos, music and videos," said Tom Vogl, director of marketing, U.S. Consumer. "We have the ability to pass on great savings to customers this holiday season, and in the process deliver powerful technology that's simple to use at a great value."

Starting today, the Dell Dimension 3000 system running Windows XP Media Center is priced at $518 after promotions and includes a 2.8 GHz Intel(R) Pentium 4 processor, 256 MB shared(a) memory, a 40 GB(b) hard drive, DVD and CD-RW drives and a 17-inch (16.0-inch v.i.s) CRT monitor.

"Consumers are looking for ways to have easier access to their favorite digital entertainment experiences, and Dell is helping to meet this demand for a broad range of customers," said Bill Mannion, director of Windows consumer marketing for Microsoft Corp. "With features ranging from a full Windows PC functionality to rich digital media entertainment experiences, Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 gives consumers the power of choice and brings entertainment anywhere in the home."

Dell computer systems come with a wide array of limited warranty(c) and service options, including plans for up to four years as well as other services to install or protect customers' systems. For more information on Dell Media Center products and Dimension systems, go to www.dell.com/mediacenter and www.dell.com/dimension, respectively.

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