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product transitions. The DimensionTM line is designed for small businesses and home users requiring the latest features for their productivity and
entertainment needs. In fiscal 2006, Dell further expanded the XPSTM line targeted at customers who require the highest performance gaming or
entertainment experience available. Dell ranked number one in the U.S. and worldwide in desktop shipments in calendar 2005.
- Workstations. Dell PrecisionTM workstations are intended for professional users who demand exceptional performance from hardware platforms certified
to run sophisticated applications, such as three-dimensional computer-aided design, digital content creation, geographic information systems, computer
animation, software development, and financial analysis. In calendar 2005, Dell held the number one position in the U.S. and worldwide for branded
workstation unit shipments.
• Mobility. Dell offers Dell XPSTM, LatitudeTM and InspironTM notebooks, Dell PrecisionTM mobile workstations, Dell MP3 players, and Dell AximTM
handhelds.
- Notebook Computers. Dell offers three lines of notebook computer systems. In fiscal 2006, Dell further expanded the XPSTM line targeted at customers
who require the highest performance gaming or entertainment experience available. The LatitudeTM line is designed to help business, government, and
institutional customers manage their total cost of ownership through managed product lifecycles and the latest offerings in performance, security, and
communications. The InspironTM line is targeted at consumers and small businesses desiring the latest technology in a range of form factors to meet
different usage needs. Dell ranked number one in the U.S. and worldwide in notebook computer shipments in calendar 2005.
• Software and Peripherals. Dell offers Dell-branded printers and displays, projectors, and a multitude of competitively priced third-party peripheral products,
a wide range of software titles, notebook accessories, networking and wireless products, digital cameras, power adapters, scanners, and other products.
- Software. Dell sells a wide range of third-party software products, including operating systems, business and office applications, anti-virus and related
security software, entertainment software, and products in various other categories.
- Printers. Dell offers a wide array of Dell-branded printers, ranging from photo, ink-jet and laser printers for consumers to large multifunction lasers for
corporate workgroups. The Dell printer product line is focused on making printing easier to buy, own, and use. All Dell printers feature the Dell Ink
Management SystemTM or Dell Toner Management SystemTM, which simplifies the purchasing process for supplies by displaying ink or toner levels on
the status window during every print job and proactively prompting users to order replacement cartridges directly from Dell. During fiscal 2006, Dell
shipped more than 6.3 million Dell-branded printers.
- Displays. Dell offers a full line of display products including CRT monitors, flat panel monitors, projectors, and plasma and LCD TVs. In fiscal 2006,
Dell continued its leadership position in the flat panel monitor category with the introductions of new 24 and 30-inch wide sizes. The Dell projector line
was expanded with the introductions of the 3400MP Ultra-Mobile Projector and the 5100MP SXGA+ resolution projector. The Dell TV product line
continued to grow in fiscal 2006 and now offers high definition or high definition ready LCD TVs in 23, 26, 32 and 37-inch sizes and plasma TVs in 42
and 50-inch sizes.
• Servers & Networking. Dell provides customers with standards-based PowerEdgeTM line of network server hardware and PowerConnectTM networking
solutions.
- Servers. Dell's standards-based PowerEdgeTM line of servers is designed to provide customers affordable performance, reliability, and scalability. Options
include high performance rack, blade, and tower servers for enterprise customers and aggressively priced tower servers for small organizations and
networks. Dell ranks number one in the U.S. and number two 3