Dell Insight

(February 2003)

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At last, you can reclaim your desktop—in more ways than one. The new Intel^®  processor-based Dell^TM OptiPlex^TM  SX260—the smallest, most flexible computer of its kind in Dell history—not only gives you more desktop performance for your money, but it also gives you more desk for your desktop.

Less room, more vroom

First and foremost, the OptiPlex SX260 gives space-conscious users a space-savvy desktop solution. Weighing less than eight pounds, the SX260 is 50 percent smaller by volume than the existing OptiPlex small form-factor chassis. Mount it horizontally, vertically, under your desk, or even behind the optional SX260 flat panel monitor—you choose the orientation that best suits your requirements. You also choose between Intel Pentium^®  4 and Intel Celeron^®  processors, with up to 2 GB of shared¹ DDR-SDRAM. No matter how you look at it, the OptiPlex SX260 performs.

Good things in a small package

The system's small size does not compromise efficiency. Flexible hardware options let you leverage legacy or modular components for a compact, integrated solution with the possibility of a lower total cost of ownership. For example:

A hot-swappable media bay accommodates any module from Dell LatitudeTM  notebooks, so you can share hardware components within your organization to ease administration and cut costs. You also can be among the first OptiPlex users to enjoy the storage benefits of the new Dell USB memory key—a removable device expected to become the floppy disk of tomorrow. And, if you already have deployed the OptiPlex GX260, share the disk image with the SX260 for hassle-free, lower cost configuration.

Networking flexibility is another bonus. Choose from the standard integrated Intel PRO/1000 MT Gigabit² Network Connection or the dressed-down wireless True-Mobile^TM  1180 solution, an 802.11b USB device that mounts directly to the SX260 chassis.

Other features include:

Integrated Intel Extreme graphics 845 G chipset with ICH4 USB 2.0 ports, 2 front and 4 rear Lockable media bay, internal hard drive door, motherboard access door, and rear I/O Integrated ATA/100 with SMART II Integrated AC '97 Audio with front and rear jacks LegacySelect 2.0 and S3/4 Ready Microsoft® Windows®  XP and Windows 2000

Like any Dell desktop, the OptiPlex SX260 packs a punch when it comes to value. This super-compact system can deliver all of the above advantages, plus a three-year limited warranty³ and next-business-day onsite service⁴ , for an extremely competitive price. Additionally, Dell's world-class support experts can cover all of your OptiPlex platform needs, from deployment to management assistance.

For more information:

In U.S.: www.dell.com

In Europe: www.euro.dell.com

In Asia: www.dell.com/ap