Dell has launched a major refresh of the venerable OptiPlex desktop PC line for business professionals that the company first launched in 1995.
Among other things, Dell’s OptiPlex rollout includes desktops that embrace advanced Intel technologies for remotely managing and servicing enterprise-class machines — even when they are located beyond the corporate firewall, noted Darrel Ward, director of the Dell Product Group. Even better, the new OptiPlex machines deliver cutting-edge processors and graphics cards to enable end users to do more.
“Whether you need multicore processing power with Intel Core 2 quad processors or support for up to four independent displays, these new OptiPlex systems will scale to meet your needs,” Ward said.
Environmentally Friendly
Dell’s 10 new OptiPlex systems promise to supply enterprises with the flexibility they need to deploy solutions that fall outside traditional computing models. Diskless versions of the OptiPlex 760 and 960 are available for on-demand desktop streaming, and a thin client called the FX160 offers support for “both virtual remote desktop and on-demand desktop streaming scenarios,” Ward said.
Dell’s OptiPlex portfolio refresh is also more environmentally friendly than any other comparable desktops, Ward boasted.
“We’ve engineered our new desktops to reduce power consumption up to 43 percent with our OptiPlex 960 when compared to previous-generation OptiPlex products,” he said. “That’s a significant yearly savings that can add up over time.”
Select OptiPlex models also offer Dell’s exclusive “quiet” option, which Ward says can deliver a 60 percent reduction in acoustic noise versus comparable systems from HP and Lenovo.
“Studies have shown that a reduction in workplace noise leads to an increase in employee productivity,” Ward said. “This might seem like a small innovation, but it reaps a significant benefit for desktop users around the world.”
Enhanced Security
Security is another area in which Dell has introduced major improvements….