BENTONVILLE, Ark., June 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Beginning this
Sunday, June 10, consumers across the U.S. will be able to purchase Dell
computers at Wal-Mart. The two Dell(TM) Dimension(TM) E521 Multimedia
Desktop computers, exclusively built for Wal-Mart, will be introduced to
the mass retail market at more than 3,300 Wal-Mart stores. Plans to
introduce a Dell notebook this summer at Wal-Mart stores are also under
way.
More than 580 Sam's Clubs across the U.S. also will be receiving two
exclusive Dell computers: a notebook and a Dimension desktop which will
become available in Sam's Club locations mid-June.
Overall, the Dell retail launch with Wal-Mart this summer includes
numerous Dell products offered in more than 4,000 Wal-Mart and Sam's Club
locations across the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico. The partnership provides
consumers more access to touch, see and purchase on the spot a Dell
computer built specifically to accommodate the needs of consumers looking
for a quality computer for home, office or school.
"Dell is one of the world's most recognized computer brands, and we are
pleased to be working with the company to introduce these systems
exclusively built with our customers' needs in mind," says Gary Severson,
senior vice president, entertainment at Wal-Mart.
The first ads for Dell at Wal-Mart will begin this weekend within the
Wal-Mart circular and with a new TV advertising spot. Starting June 10,
Wal-Mart stores will carry the following Dell desktops:
All Wal-Mart Stores*
Dell Dimension E521 Multimedia Desktop bundle for $698 includes:
-- 19 inch Flat Panel Display
-- AMD Athlon(TM) 64 X2 3600+ (1.9GHz, 512 kx2)
-- 1-GB SDRAM
-- 320 GB Hard Drive (7200 RPM)
-- 16X DVD+/RW Drive
-- Speakers, keyboard, mouse, 13-in-1 Media Card reader
-- Windows Vista Home Premium
-- 1-Year Warranty and At-Home Service with 24-7 Technical Support**
3,000 Wal-Mart Stores
Dell Dimension E521 Multimedia Desktop for $498 includes
-- AMD Athlon(TM) 64 X2 3600+ (1.9 GHz, 512 Kx2)
-- 1-GB SDRAM
-- 250 GB Hard Drive (7200 RPM)
-- 16X DVD+/RW Drive
-- Keyboard, mouse
-- Windows Vista Home Premium
-- 1-Year Warranty and At-Home Service with 24-7 Technical Support**
All Sam's Club locations (coming mid-June)
Dell Inspiron 1501 Notebook for $899.26, includes:
-- AMD Dual-Core Mobile Technology TL-50
-- 2GB DDR2 SDRAM at 533MHZ, 2 DIMM
-- 120GB Hard Drive (5400RPM)
-- 8X DVD+/-RW Drive
-- 15.4 inch Wide Screen XGA Display
-- 53 WHr 6-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
-- Genuine Windows Vista(TM) Home Premium
-- 1-Year Limited Warranty and At-Home Service with 24-7 Technical
Support.**
Dell Dimension E521 Multimedia Desktop bundle for $828.66, includes:
-- 19 inch Wide Flat Panel Display
-- AMD Athlon(TM) 64 X 2 3600+ (1.9GHz, 512Kx2)
-- 2GB DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz, 2 DIMM
-- 320GB Hard Drive (7200RPM)
-- 16X DVD+/-RW Drive
-- NVIDIA GeForce 6150 LE Graphics
-- 13-in-1 Media Card Reader
-- Genuine Windows Vista(TM) Home Premium
-- 1-Year Limited Warranty and At-Home Service with 24-7 Technical
Support.**
* Six per store available at minimum
** Wal-Mart and Sam's Club Extended Warranty Program also available
About Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT)
Every week, millions of customers visit Wal-Mart Stores, Supercenters,
Neighborhood Markets, and Sam's Club locations across America or log on to
its online store at http://www.walmart.com. The company and its Foundation
are committed to a philosophy of giving back locally. Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT)
is proud to support the causes that are important to customers and
associates right in their own neighborhoods, and last year gave more than
$270 million to local communities in the United States. To learn more,
visit http://www.walmartfacts.com, http://www.walmartstores.com, or
http://www.walmartfoundation.org.
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