Small Businesses Collaborate In Style with New Vostro 3000 Series

 ·         Durable, feature-packed laptops deliver premium design and more than 12 hours of battery life[i] option on select models

·         First small-business laptops to feature SRS Premium Voice Pro for the ultimate in virtual collaboration

 Manila, June 13, 2011 – Knowing today’s growing businesses require real-time information exchange and connectivity without compromise, Dell today unveiled its Vostro 3000 series laptops with 12 hours of battery lifeⁱ on select models and cutting-edge virtual collaboration solutions.

Available in 13-, 14-, 15- and 17-inch forms and styled with image-conscious entrepreneurs and mobile professionals in mind, the Dell Vostro 3000 Series packs the latest Intel® 2^nd generation Core™ I Series processors into a sleek design without compromising battery life.  For those that demand the ultimate in collaboration, the Vostro 3000 is the first small-business laptop to feature voice enhancing technology SRS Premium Voice Pro software.  A full HD webcam offered with the 14-, 15- and 17-inch laptops enables lifelike interactions with coworkers and customers, while a digital array mic helps reduce ambient noise, giving small businesses a superb virtual collaboration solution that’s fast and clear.

“Whether you are pitching, analyzing, partnering or managing, the new Vostro 3000 series is designed to keep you collaborating with colleagues, partners and clients,” said  Ricky Lopez, country manager, Large and Medium Enterprise, Dell Philippines.  “With the latest Vostro collaboration enhancements, entrepreneurs have a sleek, capable technology tool that helps them impress no matter the size of their business or technology budget.” 

The new Vostro 3000 laptops offer the following:

• Stylish and durable:  A chiclet keyboard, durable aluminum finish and choice of three premium colors – Aberdeen Silver, Lucerne Red and Brisbane Bronze
• Enhanced collaboration:  Pre-installed Skype and the ability to launch any VoIP or video conferencing application via one customizable dashboard button
• Top-notch security options:  Back up your business data 10 times faster with super speed USB 3.0, standard built-in finger-print reader and Trend Micro Worry-Free Business Security
• Increased productivity:  Intel® 2^nd generation Core™ I Series processors, switchable graphics, DDR3, USB 3.0, BT 3.0
• ProSupport to Simplify IT:  Businesses can choose their own level of 24x7 IT support with optional Dell ProSupport[ii] services

“In this age of 24x7 communications, it is critical for small and mid-sized businesses to connect with their clients and employees regardless of location or time zone,” Lopez closes. “Small businesses are ready for the kinds of collaboration capabilities Dell is introducing in the Vostro 3000 series to get them to the next level of productivity.”

[i] Based on testing using the Mobile Mark 2007 battery life benchmark test.  For more information about this benchmark test, visit www.bapco.com.  Test results should be used only to compare one product with another and are not a guarantee you will experience the same battery life.  Battery life may be significantly less than the test results and varies depending on your product’s configuration, software, usage, operating conditions, power management settings and other factors.  Maximum battery life will decrease with time and use.

[ii] Availability and terms of Dell Services vary by region. For more information, visit www.dell.com/servicedescriptions.