Dell Computer floated a trio of new Pentium M models into its notebook armada on Thursday.

The Round Rock, Texas, PC maker launched the new Inspiron 500m and Inspiron 600m notebooks, aimed at consumers and small businesses, and the new Latitude D500 for corporations.

The new notebook models are part of an effort by Dell to overhaul its entire notebook product line. The company has now replaced or refreshed all of its notebook models, except for the Latitude X200 and Precision M50 mobile workstation.

As previously reported, the pair of Inspirons are based on the same 5.5-pound chassis and will broaden the Dell notebook line by offering relatively low prices on Pentium M systems with built-in wireless networking.

Prices for the Inspiron 500m begin at about $1,200 before rebates and special offers, the company said. At that price, the machine includes a 1.3GHz Pentium M and a 14.1-inch display, along with 128MB of RAM, a 20GB hard drive, a CD-ROM drive, built-in graphics from Intel and a one-year warranty.

Most Pentium M models have launched in the range of $1,400 to $1,800.

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