Dell Vostro 1220 Packs Full-Size Features into an Ultraportable Package

• Latest Vostro is Compact, Stylish with Mainstream Performance, State-of-the-Art Security and Backed by Small Business-Dedicated Service and Support
• By Popular Demand, Dell Expands Vostro Laptop Line to Include 12.1-Inch Model Designed Exclusively for Small Businesses

ROUND ROCK, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dell today announced the latest addition to its expanding line of Vostro laptops, the 12.1-inch Vostro 1220. This stylish, ultraportable laptop was designed exclusively for business travelers who are unwilling to compromise performance, battery life and security for a thin and lightweight design.

“This trend supports what Dell has been hearing from our customers”

Available in Obsidian Black or Deep Cherry Red, the Vostro 1220 starts at a mere 3.36 lbs, is equipped with the latest Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processors and features up to 9 hours of battery life¹ on a 6-cell battery, making it an ideal travelling companion for on-the-go, global entrepreneurs.

According to IDC, worldwide commercial shipments of 12-inch widescreen laptops are expected to grow almost 35 percent from 2008 to 2009². “This trend supports what Dell has been hearing from our customers,” said Sam Burd, global vice president, Dell Small and Medium Business. “Today’s globe-trotting entrepreneurs need a laptop that is powerful and long-lasting. That used to mean carrying around an ungainly device, the Vostro 1220 combines performance, built-in security and long battery life with useful features like videoconferencing to be the ideal weapon of choice for any road warrior.”

Vostro 1220: Productivity, Security and Connectivity

• Only Dell offers pre-installed videoconferencing software, Dell Video Chat, which along with the purchase of optional integrated webcam and microphone gives customers a complete videoconferencing solution.³
• More security options than similar Acer, HP and Lenovo small-business systems⁴ including mobility solid state drives for three times the reliability of traditional hard drives⁵, fingerprint readers with easy-to-use software, and multi-factor authentication and encrypted hard drives with Wave Systems software that can easily encrypt data without impacting system performance.
• 802.11 draft-n wireless LAN or optional Mobile Broadband external solution for optimal connectivity anywhere your business takes you.

Backed by dedicated and specially trained small-business sales and support experts, Dell Vostro laptops come with a 30-day worry-free return policy⁶, are available with Dell CompleteCare Accidental Damage Service⁷ and Dell ProSupport⁸services that give customers the ability to customize and tailor services to fit their technical expertise and business needs.

Starting at $799, the Vostro 1220 is available worldwide today. For additional information on the Vostro 1220, visit www.dell.com/vostro.

Related Links:

• Dell’s Updated Vostro Laptops Offer Small Businesses Relief for Strained Budgets with Complete Videoconferencing Solutions
• Dell Small Business Blog
• Dell Product Awards
• Dell Small and Medium Business Solutions Center
• Dell Vostro Products

About Dell

As the visionary outcome of a true entrepreneur, Dell (NASDAQ: DELL) is committed to helping small and medium businesses solve their technology challenges, ease business pain points and draw greater value from IT. With ProManage-Managed Services, Optiplex desktops, Latitude laptops, the designed-for-small business Vostro line, energy-efficient PowerEdge servers and Small and Medium Business Solutions Center, Dell is here to support entrepreneurs every step of the way.

¹Battery life based on Dell labs testing. Varies by configuration, operating conditions and other factors. Maximum battery capacity decreases with time and use.

²Source: IDC, Worldwide and U.S. Portable PC 2008-2012 Forecast by Screen Size (Doc # 214410), Oct 2008.

³As of March 27, 2009, based on Dell Analysis.

⁴Based on competitive analysis conducted May 2009 comparing Dell Vostro 1220, HP Compaq 2230s, HP Elitebook 2530, Lenovo G230, Thinkpad X200, Acer TravelMate 6293, Acer Aspire 2930.

⁵Based on Meantime Between Failure (MTBF) of 2M for ultra performance SSD vs. 550K for standard Dell 2.5” HDD, per Dell HDD spec.

⁶Available in U.S. only.

⁷CompleteCare service excludes theft, loss, and damage due to fire, flood or other acts of nature, or intentional damage. Customer may be required to return unit to Dell. For complete details, visit www.dell.com/servicecontracts.

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