News in the Channel - issue #18

PRODUCT LAUNCH

Dell Inspiron 14

seamless performance during conference calls including microphone mute/unmute, video on/off, screen share and chat. For those concerned with sustainability as they refresh their laptop fleet, Dell recovery and recycling services provide customers with a seamless and secure way to responsibly retire devices, while addressing their own sustainability goals. Dell says that with its Environmental Impact Report feature for Asset Recovery Services, it is the only OEM to offer a personalised, real-time report, dynamically updated and aligned with ISO 14000 standards. Mark Linton, VP device partner sales, Microsoft Corp, hails the “thrilling” new era of AI PCs. “Our collaboration with industry leaders like Dell enables us to develop innovative devices that seamlessly integrate new AI experiences, enhancing our customer's productivity and creativity like never before,” he adds. “Our deep engineering collaboration has been crucial in delivering productive and secure PCs for commercial, consumer and gaming customers for decades. With Dell’s launch of their Copilot+ PCs spanning Inspiron, XPS, and Latitude series, we will bring new AI experiences to life for consumers and businesses alike, taking advantage of on- device and cloud AI to empower individuals and organisations to achieve more.” Availability and pricing The XPS 13 and Inspiron 14 Plus are now available for pre-order, starting at $1,299 and $1,099, respectively. However, the Latitude 7455, Inspiron 14 and Latitude 5455 will be available in the coming months. Meanwhile the Dell Silent Mouse (MS355) and Dell Silent Keyboard and Mouse Combo (KM555) will be available worldwide in the third quarter of 2024 for $37.49 and $62.49 respectively. The Dell Wired Collaboration Keyboard (KB525C) will be available worldwide in the third quarter for $39.99.

of working across the entire organisation, reducing risk and preparing the right users to fully adopt Copilot technologies. New AI experiences Dell’s Copilot+ PCs include new exclusive AI experiences powered by Snapdragon X Series platforms, which allow users to take back time in their day and focus on the tasks that matter most. For example, Recall remembers everything the user has done on the device and stores it securely on the PC, not in the cloud, making it quick and easy for users to pick up where they left off. Users can easily search for files and applications they were working on weeks ago using natural and descriptive language of what they remember to quickly get back to work. Using Cocreator, users can create AI generated images using a combination of descriptive words and brushstrokes. Users can iterate the image in real time to make it exactly as they like. Live Captions adds the ability to translate any live or pre-recorded audio from 44 languages to English, making it even more seamless to connect with friends and colleagues on video calls. New Windows Studio effects adjust lighting and offer new creative filters to enhance call collaboration. Auto Super Resolution uses AI to upscale videos and games in real-time for smooth streaming and gameplay. AI connected ecosystem Users can complete their AI ecosystem with one of two new keyboards, featuring a dedicated Copilot key for quick access to it. The Dell Silent Keyboard and Mouse (KM555) – ideal for open office environments – provide silent typing, clicking, scrolling and gliding, in a space-saving compact design and offers up to 36 months of battery life. The Dell Wired Collaboration Keyboard (KB525C), the world’s first wired collaboration keyboard for Zoom and Microsoft Teams, features dedicated keys designed for

Mark Linton VP device partner sales

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With Dell’s launch of their Copilot+ PCs “

spanning Inspiron, XPS, and Latitude series, we will bring new AI experiences to life for consumers and businesses alike.

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Dell Silent Keyboard and Mouse Combo