Dell Debuts Its Largest LCD TV in Time for Holidays; 37-inch Display Includes Latest Technology for Sharp, Detailed Images

ROUND ROCK, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 18, 2005--Dell (NASDAQ:DELL) today added a 37-inch display to its TV lineup that is the largest LCD panel it has offered to date. The W3706C is designed to enhance customers' home theater experience with sharp images in medium- to large-sized rooms.

The company also announced that it is now taking orders for the W5001C model 50-inch plasma HDTV unveiled in September.

The W3706C and W5001C, priced at $2,299 and $3,799 respectively, incorporate the latest technology designed to deliver sharper and more detailed images. The slim-profile TVs are aimed at customers who enjoy watching high-definition (HD) content like broadcast sports, movies, or DVDs, or playing video games. They feature large wide-aspect screens and HD resolution that delivers razor-sharp pictures and connection options for HD feeds, DVD players and personal computers, to name a few. The flat panel displays are also equipped with dual integrated analog and combination digital/analog tuners to receive over-the-air HD content.

"Customers expect quality flat panel televisions as a key part of their high-definition home theater experience," said Gerry Smith, vice president, Dell displays. "The Dell W3706C and W5001C TVs answer that call with outstanding high-definition clarity, ease of use, and the ability to connect almost any content source."

The Dell W3706 and W5001C allow users to multitask by viewing images from different sources simultaneously, with dual tuners and Picture-In-Picture (PIP), Picture-On-Picture (POP), and Picture-By-Picture (PbP) modes. An easy-to-use long-range, back-lit remote control enables straightforward access to menus in low-light environments.

Four installation service options help customers get their new flat panel televisions working as quickly as possible(a). These options range from un-boxing and connecting the TV to devices, wall mounting, or speaker mounting with concealed wiring. The company also offers customers more peace of mind with limited warranty(b) upgrades up to five years.

Technical Specifications for the W3706C and W5001C:

    --  Widescreen high-definition resolution with WXGA (1,366X768)
        resolution

    --  Excellent viewing experience with a 16:9 widescreen aspect
        ratio

    --  Slim profile 4.41 (W3706C) and 3.5 (W5001C) inches deep when
        the stand is removed

    --  Rich visual detail with 800:1 (W3706C) and 8,000:1 (W5001C)
        contrast ratios

    --  Excellent display of 480i, 480p, 720p, and 1080i resolutions
        with video powered by Pixelworks(TM)

    --  Wall or stand mountable (mounting equipment sold separately)

    --  Exquisite images in various lighting environments with 500
        cd/m2 (W3706C) and 1,100 (W5001C) brightness

    --  Over-the-air high-definition content with built-in tuners
        (ATSC and NTSC)

    --  Sharp images with 3D Y/C Comb Filter

    --  Robust connectivity for almost any device that connects to a
        TV, including dual HDMI ports, dual composite, dual S-Video,
        dual component, TV in/coaxial (NTSC/ATSC), VGA/PC audio;
        composite, S-Video and audio connectors added to the side for
        easy connection of such devices as digital video recorders and
        game consoles

    --  High-quality audio with two 15-watt (W3706C) and 20-watt
        (W5001C) speakers that are stand, wall or TV mountable with
        SRS(R) TruSurround(TM) virtual surround sound

The W3706C and W5001CTVs are available in the United States (excluding plasma TVs in Alaska and Hawaii) and Canada. More information is available at www.dell.com/tvs.

About Dell

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Pricing, specifications, availability and terms of offers may change without notice. Taxes, fees, shipping, handling and any applicable restocking charges are extra, and vary. Dell cannot be responsible for pricing or other errors, and reserves the right to cancel orders arising from such errors.

(a) TV installation services are available to consumers only and are provided via third-party contract with customer. Availability varies. Mounting equipment sold separately and is required for all installations that include wall mounting. Other conditions apply. For complete details, visit www.dell.com/servicecontracts.

(b) For a copy of our guarantees or limited warranties, please write Dell USA L.P., Attn: Warranties, One Dell Way, Round Rock, TX 78682. For more information, visit http://www.dell.com/us/en/gen/misc/policy_010_policy.htm.

NOTE TO EDITORS: In the phrase "cd/m2" the "2" is a superscript numeral and was changed for transmission purposes only.