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Vodafone Group Plc

04 September 2008

 



4 September 2008

Dell and VoDAFONE Announce EUROPEAN Retail Agreement to offer dell's inspiron mini 9

To Be Sold in Europe Through Key Vodafone Operating Companies

Vodafone and DellTM today announced that Dell's Inspiron Mini 9 ultra-mobile device will be sold with built-in mobile broadband, exclusively through Vodafone stores and online, and directly from Dell, in key European markets. 

Available from late September, the Inspiron Mini 9, featuring built-in mobile broadband from Vodafone, will deliver the utmost flexibility, reliability and speed for email and Internet browsing on-the-go without the need for an additional modem. Digital nomads and avid web surfers alike will be able to connect anytime, anywhere, whether on the road, or on-the-go, while surfing the Web, chatting with friends, or enjoying their favourite online videos and music. 

Simple & Stylish, Solid Construction 

Weighing in at only 1.035 kg, the Inspiron Mini 9 is the perfect Internet companion, delivering maximum connectivity in a slim, sleek, piano black design. Its features, including sealed keyboard and reliable solid state disc (SSD) memory storage, bright 8.9-inch glossy LED display (1024x600), and built-in webcam, are designed to offer the customer easy, convenient Internet browsing, instant messaging, and rapid music and video downloads.

Andrew Sangster, Director of PC Connectivity, Vodafone commented 'The recent acceleration in the take up of mobile broadband has demonstrated just how hungry consumers are for Internet access. Building on our long relationship with Dell, the availability of the Inspiron Mini 9 will further enhance what a customer can achieve with mobile broadband whilst on the move. Today's announcement marks the next step in the evolution of mobile broadband services bringing mobile broadband into the hands of many more customers.'

Michael Lombardo, VP & General Manager, Consumer, Dell Europe said 'Technology has become an essential part of how people connect with one another - whether it's surfing the Web, chatting with friends, keeping updated on the latest news, sharing photos or social networking. Dell is committed to providing consumers with technology that allows them to connect any place, any time with mobile broadband.'

Details of country availability and pricing will be made available in coming weeks.

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About Vodafone

Vodafone is the world's leading international mobile communications group with approximately 269 million proportionate customers as of 30 June 2008. Vodafone currently has equity interests in 27 countries across five continents and over 40 partner networks worldwide. For more information, please visit www.vodafone.com 

About Dell

Dell Inc. (NASDAQ: DELL) listens to customers and delivers innovative technology and services they trust and value. Uniquely enabled by its direct business model, Dell is a leading global systems and services company and No. 34 on the Fortune 500. For more information, visit  www.dell.co.uk, or to communicate directly with Dell via a variety of online channels, go to www.dell.co.uk/conversations. To get Dell news direct, visit www.dell.co.uk/RSS. 

Contact Information
Media Contacts:
Ellen Murphy	Dell	[phone]	[e-mail]
Vodafone Media Relations	Vodafone	[phone]	[e-mail]
Investor Relations Contacts:
Lynn Tyson	Dell	[phone]	[e-mail]
Robert Williams	Dell	[phone]	[e-mail]

© 2008 Dell Corporation Limited. Dell, Dell Inspiron and the Dell Logo are either registered or unregistered trademarks of Dell Inc.  Dell disclaims any proprietary interest in the marks and names of others.

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