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Bold and Beautiful in Berlin: Dell’s New Consumer PC Portfolio Unveiled at IFA 2019

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By Ray Wah, Senior Vice President, Consumer and Small Business Product Group, Dell

We’re back in the thick of European conference season. From Gamescom in Cologne to IFA 2019 in Berlin, Dell Technologies has exciting news coming out of both shows!

IFA is the largest consumer tech show in Europe and we expect to see significant news from 4K and OLED TVs to wearables to smartphones. We’ll be showcasing our latest PCs, of course, as the move to thin and light continues across the industry. It’s not only about smaller form factors though – consumers want adaptive, always connected, high-performing, and flawlessly designed PCs and Dell continues to set the bar for the PC industry.

Ahead of IFA, we’re expanding our consumer portfolio with brand new form factors and the addition of new 10th Gen Intel® Core™ processors to our current XPS and Inspiron portfolio delivering performance gains needed for compute intensive, demanding multi-thread workloads, while still handling 4K content efficiently. And in doing so, giving our customers heavyweight performance in thin, light and portable designs — the best of both worlds.

We’ve taken our most beloved and awarded product, the XPS 13, or “the best laptop you can buy,” and made it even better. Available 27th August, we’ve added Intel 10th Gen Core™ U series processors — with i7 hexacore models available in October — in our existing beautiful form factor, helping the XPS 13 maintain its position as the most powerful 13-inch laptop in its class1. Whether you’re a binge watcher or the busy mobile pro on the go, we’ve created the XPS 13 to be one of a kind. With the new Killer™ AX1650 (2×2) built on Intel WiFi 6 Chipset, wireless connectivity is three times as fast as the previous generation. Along with Dell CinemaColour and Dolby Vision and an optional 4K Ultra HD InfinityEdge display, the XPS 13 will remain eye candy for those glued to their screen. Available with either Windows 10 or Ubuntu 18.04 LTS, the latter which serves as the foundation of the XPS 13 developer edition, now in its 9th generation2.

And in case you missed it, the XPS 13 2-in-1, a COMPUTEX d&i Award winner, is now available for purchase. This 2-in-1 is a symbol of our meticulous attention to detail where every decision was driven by customer benefits and a mission to achieve a flawless design. The 2-in-1 is the world’s first Project Athena-verified laptop available with Intel’s new 10th Gen Core™, 10-nanometer silicon processors.

Dell’s first premium consumer Chromebook announced at IFA 2018

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Dell is enhancing the Inspiron lineup with its first premium Chromebook, the Dell Inspiron Chromebook 14 2-in-1.

It’s built for customers who want a premium 2-in-1 convertible, upscale features, thoughtful design, roomy 14-inch FHD IPS display and seamless integration with Google applications and ecosystem. An aluminum, narrow side bezel design delivers sleek looks and a compact footprint that bolsters mobility with to up to 15 hours* of battery life.

The 8th Generation Intel® CoreT i3-8130U CPU and up to 128GB of onboard eMMC storage ensures quick, responsive performance, while the USB Type-C ports, standard backlit keyboard and standard EMR pen with its own garage bay in the system base deliver the latest in convenience. Combined with speed, simplicity, security of Chrome OS and access to millions of Android apps on Google Play, the new Inspiron Chromebook 14 2-in-1 is built with style and power delivering flexibility and productivity for today’s mobile consumer.

*Battery life is based on Google Chrome Power LoadTest available at www.chromium.org/chromium-os/testing/ <www.chromium.org/chromium-os/testing/power-testing> power-testing <www.chromium.org/chromium-os/testing/power-testing> Test results are for comparative purposes only. Actual battery life may be significantly less than the test results and varies depending on product configuration and use, software, usage, operating conditions, power management settings and other factors. Maximum battery life will decrease with time.

Immersive experiences continue with Dell Cinema and Dell Mobile Connect

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Dell’s commitment to thoughtful design and truly immersive cinematic experiences on the PC continues with this generation of new products. Launched at CES 2018, Dell Cinema is the combination of several cutting-edge technologies all working in concert to give the viewer an immersive, captivating experience on their PCs. Dell Cinema is available across the XPS portfolio and new Inspiron products starting this autumn.

* CinemaColor: a collection of technologies that deliver richer, more vibrant color & details to the screen. * CinemaSound: delivers a dynamic soundstage to customers with MaxxAudio ProR, an intelligent audio enhancement solution that boosts volume and clarifies every tone that creates studio quality sound. * CinemaStream: an enhanced video streaming experience enabled by Dell-exclusive technologies that allow users to prioritize streaming and interactive video content, resulting in a smooth, stable video experience and less buffering.

Also introduced at CES 2018 is Dell Mobile Connect – an award-winning software designed to provide complete wireless integration between your Dell PC and smartphone, enabling users to, for example, receive a phone-call, send text messages, or book an Uber from your desktop without digging into your pocket for your phone, and distracting you from your tasks at hand.

Today, Dell Mobile Connect is the only iPhone to PC integration solution available for consumer PCs*, and coming this autumn, we’re releasing a new update to Dell Mobile Connect that brings a new level of iOS-PC integration that even Apple does not provide between iPhones and Macs. Beyond texts and calls, all iOS apps notifications will be shown on your Dell PC, such as WhatsApp messages, calendar reminders and beyond. Both Dell Cinema and the enhanced Dell Mobile Connect are available on all Windows 10 consumer, gaming and small business PCs purchased after January 2018.

Dell Mobile Connect

*Available on Dell consumer XPS, Inspiron, Vostro, and Alienware PCs with Bluetooth purchased in January 2018 or later. PCs purchased before January 2018 are not supported to ensure the highest level of quality you expect from Dell. Expanding to machines purchased before January 2018 is under investigation. The companion mobile app is compatible with iOS 10 and above and Android 5 and above.

Dell Brings a Full Refreshed Consumer Monitors Portfolio to IFA 2018

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Dell 27 USB-C Ultrathin Monitor perfection from every angle

Continuing to lead the industry in displays, Dell is unveiling the newest member of its Ultrathin family and the world’s brightest 27” USB-C ultrathin monitor in its class*.  Featuring up to 600 nits peak brightness, the Dell 27 USB-C Ultrathin (S2719DC) is a premium HDR monitor with VESA-certified DisplayHDR 600 and integrated with Corning Iris™ Glass light-guide plate (LGP) technology.  It is equipped with a USB Type-C connector that transmits video, data and power, all from one single source.   The cutting-edge design is remarkably thin from every angle with its thinnest profile at 5.5mm and comes with a virtually borderless InfinityEdge design on all four sides, making it a perfect fit for workspace or home setup to create a beautiful aesthetic.

Dell 24” and 27” Gaming Monitors gamer-inspired design with fluid gaming experiences

Dell continues to invest in the gaming monitors portfolio.  With the launch of the new Alienware monitors last year, Dell is launching two new Dell gaming monitors this year – the Dell 24” and 27” Gaming Monitors (S2419HGF and S2719DGF).  With 24” FHD and 27” QHD resolution, fast overclocked refresh rates (144Hz for 24,” 155Hz for 27”) and an extremely rapid 1 ms response time for gameplay with minimum input lag, both deliver a fluid gaming experience offering gamers the flexibility to switch on or off AMD FreeSync TM. Users can customize up to three user-defined profiles and choose preset modes for the best personalized gaming experience. The gamer-inspired Recon-Blue metallic paint complements Dell gaming PCs for a unified look and gaming experience.  Fully adjustable features for height, tilt and swivel let users adjust to their viewing preference to accommodate long hours of gaming.  In addition, the three-sided thin bezel design on the 27” model is ideal for creating a seamless multi-monitor setup.  During the warranty period, Dell Premium Panel Exchange allows a free panel replacement even if only one bright pixel is found.

Dell SE Monitors for everyday computing

In addition, Dell’s introducing a new line of SE Monitors which deliver essential features for everyday computing.  The new FHD monitors (SE2219H, SE2419H and SE2719H) come with thin bezels and are available in 21.5-inch, 23.8-inch and 27-inch screen sizes.  Built with IPS panel, enjoy color consistency and accuracy across wide viewing angles.  Each of the SE monitor also comes a flicker-free, low haze screen atop a compact, space-saving base.  With the introduction of the new SE monitors, Dell now has a full refreshed range of consumer monitors.

Dell Introduces XPS 13 Family Updates at IFA 2018

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Dell’s flagship XPS 13, the smallest 13-inch laptop1 and the most powerful in its class2, now offers the new Intel 8th Gen i3 processor, delivering a more affordable option for consumers. And the XPS 13 Developer Edition is available now with Ubuntu 18.04 LTS (long-term support), an update that provides support for up to five years.

In addition, the XPS 13 2-in-1, the smallest 13-inch 2-in-1 on the planet3 now offers Intel’s latest 8th Gen processors. The 2-in-1 comes with Dynamic Power Mode to extract maximum performance from the processor, as well as up to 15 hours4 of battery life and a stunning viewing experience with UltraSharp QHD+ InfinityEdge touch display.

As part of Dell’s <legacyofgood.dell.com/> Legacy of Good commitment to get 100% sustainable packaging by 2020, the majority of its XPS portfolio now ships with ocean bound plastics packaging with plans to expand this across other product lines. At the same time, Dell is reducing use of single-use plastics by going strawless at global facilities. Dell is committed to applying its expertise, technology and resources toward addressing global challenges like the ocean plastic pollution crisis, which is featured at IFA this year.

1 Based on an April 2018 Principled Technologies Report sponsored by Dell, “Comparison of 13-inch-class laptops”. Full report: www.principledtechnologies.com/Dell/XPS_13_comparison_0418.pdf
2 Based on Principled Technologies Report commissioned by Dell, December 2017, using the Cinebench multi-core CPU benchmark test comparing the Dell XPS 13 against competitive products with similar configurations. Actual performance will vary based on usage, configuration, and manufacturing variability. See report here: facts.pt/Vm8PAx
3 Based on an April 2018 Principled Technologies Report sponsored by Dell, “Comparison of 13-inch-class 2-in-1 laptops”. Full report: www.principledtechnologies.com/Dell/XPS_13_2in1_comparison_0418.pdf
4 MobileMark 2014 battery benchmark: XPS 13 2-in-1 tested with 7th Gen Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD and FHD display. Based on testing using the Mobile Mark 2014 battery life benchmark test. For more information about this benchmark test, visit www.bapco.com <www.bapco.com> . Actual battery life may be significantly less than the test results and varies depending on product configuration and use, software, usage, operating conditions, power management settings and other factors. Maximum battery life will decrease with time.