Tag archive: Mark Vena

While Toshiba and some other notebook manufacturers have opted to use HD DVD optical drives in their systems, Alienware (now owned by Dell) has chosen Blu-ray as their partner – at least for now. And while the Alienware Area-51 m5790 Special Edition laptop might come jam-packed with features, its base price is surprisingly affordable at just $1299. So what makes this system so special? Well for starters it comes with new Intel Core… Read More

High performance computer manufacturer Alienware is using E3 this week to announce its new SLI-powered laptops as well as a limited edition computer line which has comic book chassis designs. All of these systems should be available by June. The 17

XM Satellite Radio, the nation's largest provider of satellite radio with more than 2.1 million subscribers, today announced the introduction of XM Radio Online, a premium Internet music service todebut in early October. As part of the launch, eligible Dell customers who purchase Dell Inspiron notebook and Dimension desktop computers will receive a special trial offer for the commercial-freeonline music service. XM Radio Online subscribers… Read More

Dell also extended its commitment to the gaming community by establishing the Dell Developer Sales Support Team to assist game developers in procuring the hardware they need to run their businesses efficiently. “Our new support team is committed to helping developers assess the hardware they need to create and test cutting-edge games,” said Mark Vena, director of Dimension product marketing. “For gamers, we… Read More

Customers can buy complete Dimension 2400 systems, with a 17-inch (16-inch viewable) CRT monitor and speakers, starting at $499. This price includes basic business productivity applications through WordPerfect®  Productivity Pack and six months Internet access. Dimension 2400 customers receive software to manage a digital music collection and organize and edit digital photos. The systems also include security software that features a… Read More

The Dimension 8300 uses a new Intel  chipset that supports processors featuring an 800MHz front side bus and dual-channel DDR (double data rate) memory to enhance the system's overall performance. Additionally, it also features an 8x Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) graphics cards to run demanding 3-D applications. “The Dimension 8300 delivers great desktop performance for consumers and small business customers who need more… Read More