"The new notebooks have been updated with Intel's Core Duo processor. In addition, they will be available with a choice of wide-area network connection options through Cingular or Verizon in the U.S., or Vodafone in Europe, the sources said.

Notebooks with built-in connections to cellular networks have been launched by several vendors as business travelers--or their bosses--increasingly demand a constant connection to the Internet.

Wide-screen displays have been a prominent feature on consumer notebooks for several quarters, but they are starting to find their way into business notebooks such as the D620 and D820. The 4.4-pound D620 comes with a 14.1-inch wide-screen display, while the 5.6-pound D820 features a 15.4-inch-wide display."

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