ROUND ROCK, Texas — (BUSINESS WIRE) — December 8, 2009 — Focused on bringing value through innovative IT products, Dell announced its next “must have” mobile entrepreneurs’ business accessory, the 13.3-inch Vostro V13. The latest addition to its small-business line of Vostro laptops, the Vostro V13 is conveniently-sized but packed with laptop power and efficiency.

Starting at $449, the V13 combines premium design and worry-free security. The V13, like the entire Vostro line, is backed by dedicated and specially trained small-business sales and support experts, comes with a 30-day worry-free return policy¹, and features a suite of customizable service and support solutions designed specifically for small business.

“Not long ago, business travelers like me had to choose mobility and affordability at the expense of performance. That’s no longer the case with the V13,” said Sam Burd, global vice president, Dell Small and Medium Business. “This 13-inch small business laptop is in a category all its own as entrepreneurs now have quality performance, battery life and security combined with a thin and lightweight design sturdy enough for today’s business.”

Designed exclusively for small-business frequent travelers, the Vostro V13 is:

• As thin as 0.65 inches (16.5mm) and starts at 3.5 pounds (1.59kg)²;
• Equipped with ultra-low-voltage Intel® (ULV) processors to manage energy efficiency, while providing ample power for everyday computing; and
• Encased in high-quality brushed aluminum with reinforced zinc hinges ready for rough handling.

“Ultrathin laptops with processors in the ULV class compare favorably with netbooks,” said Roger Kay, founder and president of Endpoint Technologies Associates. “The value proposition for small business travelers is simple: for slightly more money, you get all the portability you want but a lot better experience.”

Vostro V13: Business Traveler Benefits

The Vostro V13 offers the productivity that small businesses expect from the Vostro line of laptops which are equipped with the right features to complete on-the-go business tasks so small businesses can save time and money.

• Stay in Touch: With the integrated webcam and microphone³, users can make Internet calls, conduct video conferences and remotely exchange files to help increase productivity.
• Always Be Connected: Users can go wireless with a full range of connectivity options: 802.11g/n wireless LAN, Bluetooth, and WWAN mobile broadband⁴.
• Memory to Spare: Run Windows® 7 effortlessly while performing everyday tasks quickly with support for up to 4GB of DDR3 SDRAM memory⁵.
• Protect Your Work: Keep data under lock and key with optional full-data-encrypted hard drives.
• “Set & Forget” Online Data Protection: Easy, secure and automated Dell DataSafe online backup protects and helps recover business-critical data.
• Coverage Now and Later: Users can extend their basic Limited Hardware Warranty⁶ from 1-3 years to stay covered into the future.
• Remote On-Call Support: Small businesses can get help when they need it with DellConnect⁷, which allows tech-support agents to troubleshoot and help resolve system issues remotely.
• ProSupport to Simplify IT: Businesses can choose their own level of 24x7 IT support with optional Dell ProSupport™ services.

Available worldwide today, visit www.dell.com/vostro for additional information.

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. Honored for technology deployment by the 2009 IDC SMB Excellence Awards, Dell is here to support entrepreneurs every step of the way 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.

¹Available in US only. If you cancel your Vostro purchase for any reason within 30 days, we will refund your purchase price. You are responsible for the costs of shipping your product back to us.