Much like the Iconia Tab A500, the A60 features a 10.1-inch touchscreen display with 1280 x 800 resolution, 1GHz NVIDIA Tegra 2 dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM, 5-megapixel rear-facing auto-focus camera, 2-megapixel front-facing camera, and 16GB of internal storage expandable with built-in SD card slot.

It will come running Android 3.1 Honeycomb out of the box and features your usual WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, and two USB ports. It’s 6520mAh battery is rated for up to 8 hours. All sounds good, but the tablet is set for Canada with a a $400 CAD price tag, equivalent to about $404 USD, and it’s available now at Future Shop.

[via Engadget]

The Gateway ID47H02u has a Core i5-2410M 2.3GHz processor, 4GB of DDR3 memory, a 500GB 5,400rpm hard-drive, DVD burner and Intel HD Graphics 3000 GPU, and is priced at $699.99. If you don’t mind taking a trip to Canada, however, and spending CA$799, you can get the ID47H03h, which has the same CPU but throws in 6GB of DDR3 memory, a 750GB hard-drive and NVIDIA GeForce TG 540M graphics with 1GB of video RAM and Optimus auto-switching. Canadians will also get the CA$899 ID57H03h, with a 15.6-inch display and 8GB of DDR3 memory, along with the same GPU and HDD as the ID47H03h.

In the US, the 15.6-inch segment is catered for by the NV55S05u, a $629.99 notebook with an AMD A8-3500M quadcore 1.5GHz APU (that can overclock to 2.4GHz), AMD Radeon HD 6620G graphics, 6GB of DDR3 RAM, a 640GB hard-drive and DVD burner. All of the models have an HDMI port, a USB 3.0 port, two USB 2.0 ports, a 1.3-megapixel webcam, WiFi b/g/n, stereo speakers and a copy of Windows 7.

Battery life on the 14-inchers is up to 8hrs, while the ID57H03h can also run at up to 8hrs. The AMD-based NV55S05u can go for up to 4hrs, and has a smaller battery as standard. All of the new ID and NV models are on sale now.

Three USB ports, a DVD burner, gigabit ethernet and a 1.3-megapixel webcam are all standard across the line. The NV51B05u has 3GB of RAM and is priced at $469.99, but $449.99 gets you the NV51B02u and the range as a whole starts from $399.99 (for the AMD C-50 powered NV51B08u).

There’s also a “social network” button with quick access to Facebook, Twitter and other sites, along with a memory card reader and one year warranty. The new Gateways are available now.

Press Release:

Gateway Debuts New NV Series Notebooks with Latest AMD Processors

New models deliver enhanced mobile computing for digital media entertainment; large 15.6-inch HD LED-backlit display at an affordable price

IRVINE, Calif., March 21, 2010 – Gateway today unveils new models in its Gateway NV Series line of notebook PCs with the latest AMD processors, including new models in AMD’s Vision Technology line, which deliver enhanced performance capabilities for mobile computing.

The flagship model of the new line is the Gateway NV51B05u, which features an AMD E-Series processor E-350 with Vision Technology and ATI Radeon HD 6310 graphics to deliver heightened performance in a value-based notebook. Customers can experience true cinematic digital media playback, improved video processing for vivid web and video content, as well as accelerated handling of mainstream applications. As a result, customers can enjoy incredibly smooth and clear 1080p HD video, enhanced performance for playing casual games, improved HD browsing, clear DVD viewing, and the ability to handle multiple tasks at once.

The Gateway NV51B05u is available now at technology retailers at a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $469.99.

The new Gateway NV Series notebooks are an affordable option for a range of PC customers such as small businesses, families and students. The new line delivers a true notebook computing experience with a full-sized keyboard, large 15.6-inch HD widescreen Ultrabright™ LED-backlit display, ample memory and a large hard drive, three USB ports, an HDMI port and more great features. The new line starts at a value-priced MSRP of $399.99.

“Mobile computing is something that everyone has embraced – and even those on a tight budget are now able to have a full-featured notebook for computing and staying in touch on-the-go,” said Eric Ackerson, senior product marketing manager for Gateway notebooks. “The new computing capabilities are paired with a full suite of features and extras that give our customers what they need to work, study, connect and have fun. Plus, we’ve reached a new level of affordability with budget-minded price tags, so our customers get an incredible bang for their buck.”

Gateway NV51B05u Delivers Immersive HD Entertainment
Powered by the AMD E-Series Processor E-350 with Vision Technology utilizing the AMD Fusion chipset, the Gateway NV51B05u provides a powerful environment for multi-tasking and entertainment. Running casual games, online video and enjoying movies is a snap thanks to the highly-capable processing powers as well as the ATI Radeon HD 6310 graphics and 3GB of memory. In addition, the notebooks can even handle smooth playback of HD video and audio including 1080p HD video.

The Gateway NV Series builds on its performance capabilities with a 15.6-inch HD Widescreen Ultrabright LED-backlit display to deliver a first-rate viewing experience. Vibrant color and detailed images are crisp and clear thanks to the display’s 1366×768 resolution. Plus, the 16:9 aspect ratio allows consumers or end-users to view multiple windows and applications. Customers who want to share video on the go can use the HDMI port to connect the Gateway NV Series to a home theater or external LCD to deliver crisp high-quality visuals and high-fidelity audio with a single cable.

Additional models in the new line-up also provide enhanced processing power from AMD. The Gateway NV51B02u also has the new AMD E-Series Processor E-350 with Vision Technology and has an MSRP of $449.99. The NV51B08u has an AMD C-Series processor C-50 with HD Internet Technology at the low MSRP of $399.99.

Connectivity on-the-go for Staying-in-Touch
The Gateway NV51B05u and other NV Series models let consumers stay in touch through web conferencing, still photos and video emails via the integrated 1.3MP High Definition webcam. The video is crisp and clear thanks to its 1366×768 resolution, while the supporting voice microphone delivers superb audio quality. All units in the NV Series come with integrated 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi Certified connectivity to provide a convenient connection to hot spots and wireless networks. In addition, Gigabit Ethernet LAN connectivity ensures a fast wired online connection.

Extras and Features Increase Notebook Enjoyment
The Gateway NV51B05u and additional NV Series notebook PCs include a range of features that make them more enjoyable to use. They each come with an integrated DVD super-multi double-layer drive for reading and writing CDs and DVDs. Also, digital media can be downloaded to the notebooks through the media card reader and three USB ports. Gateway’s popular “social networking” button is integrated into these new NV Series notebooks, providing customers with one-touch access to their social networks, including Facebook, YouTube and Flickr. Plus, customers can navigate through websites, move between documents and input characters more efficiently thanks to the notebooks’ multi-gesture touchpad, touchpad lock, and dedicated numeric keypad.

In addition to hardware features, the new Gateway notebooks come with a suite of productivity applications that let customers get the most from their PC the minute they start using it. The systems come with Windows 7 Premium, Microsoft Office Starter 2010, a 60-day trial of Norton Internet Security, as well as Adobe Flash Player 10 and Adobe Reader 9.1. Gateway Power Management preserves battery life while MyBackup functionality gives customers a way to quickly and easily back-up all important files to another location such as a USB drive or another hard drive.

Gateway Limited Warranty, Service and Support
The Gateway NV Series notebook PCs are backed by a one year limited warranty.(2) Gateway’s commitment to quality and reliability is evident in its award-winning line of PCs as well as in its exceptional service and support programs. In addition to the company’s standard limited warranty options,, its extensive online support center helps customers maximize their PC investment; it gives them easy access to customer support representatives and information on important issues such as warranties, technical issues and upgrading.(3)

About Gateway
Since its founding in 1985, Irvine, Calif.-based Gateway has been a technology pioneer, offering stylish, user-friendly products and world-class customer service. Gateway is a wholly owned subsidiary of Acer Inc., the world’s second-largest PC company.(4) Through collaboration with suppliers, the company strives to design environmentally friendly products and establish a green supply chain. See www.gateway.com for more information.

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All offers subject to change without notice or obligation and may not be available through all sales channels. Prices listed are manufacturer suggested retail prices and may vary by retail location. Applicable taxes extra. ©2008 Gateway, Inc. Gateway Terms & Conditions of Sale apply. Trademarks used herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in the United States and other countries. Intel and Core are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. Other product or service names mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners.

1) Accessible capacity varies; MB = 1 million bytes; GB = 1 billion bytes.
2) Limited warranties and service agreements apply; visit gateway.com or call 1-800-846-2000 for a free copy. Service agreements are issued and performed by third parties. May not be available in all locations. Availability varies. Other conditions apply.
3) Service methods subject to change without notice or obligation.
4) Source: Gartner FY2009 data

Up to 8GB of RAM is supported on the new Intel H67 Express Chipset based machines, along with optional Blu-ray and either 1TB or 1.5TB HDDs as standard. The DX PCs get NVIDIA GeForce graphics or Intel HD Graphics 2000, while the FX6850-51 packs NVIDIA’s GeForce GT440 graphics card with 1.5GB of video memory.

Finally, there’s the SX small-form-factor PCs, with a range of new Intel and AMD processors to choose from, a compact chassis with a top-mounted bay for putting your phone while it’s charging, and HDMI connectivity for HTPC duties. It will also launch next week.

Pricing is expected to kick off at $999.99 for the FX6850-51, $599.99 to $749.99 for the new DX models, and from $499.99 to $549.99 for the SX2803-25e, SX2851-09e, SX2851-41 and the SX2851-41e.

Press Release:

GATEWAY UPDATES ITS DESKTOP PCs WITH POWERFUL NEW INTEL TECHNOLOGY, NVIDIA GRAPHICS AND NEW DESIGNS WITH SMART, USER- FRIENDLY FEATURES

IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 6, 2011 – Gateway today announced powerful new models and updated designs across its line of multimedia, high-performance and small-form factor desktop PCs.

Gateway’s line of FX high-performance and DX multimedia PCs now offer the 2nd generation Intel Core processors and Intel H67 Express Chipset, providing all the horsepower needed to fuel the most demanding CPU- and graphic-intensive applications. The FX line also sees the addition of the new NVIDIA GeForce GT440 graphics, providing an adrenaline shot of performance for intense and responsive, visually stunning graphics.

The 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i5 and i7 processors deliver a boost in performance automatically when needed, using Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0. They also include a rich set of new features for a stunning and seamless visual PC experience with no additional hardware required. Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology(2) enables each processor core to work on two tasks at the same time, delivering the smart multitasking performance you need to move between applications quickly and without hesitation.

“The new Intel Core processors deliver approximately a 20 percent overall performance gain, while their graphics subsystems deliver performance comparable to an entry level discrete graphics card. This allows our new models to process video and play Blu-ray better than ever,” said Irene Chan, senior business manager, consumer desktops, Gateway.

Featuring bold new designs, Gateway’s SX small form factor and DX Series of multimedia PCs now boast soft curves, glossy black finishes and internal side lighting, which provides a beautiful ambient glow that adds depth and character to the overall designs. In addition, the top front edge of the PCs are curved at a 45 degree angle, providing easy access to the digital media card reader and frequently used USB ports and headphone and microphone jacks.

In addition, the SX Series now features a “device deck,” a popular feature of the DX line. This small recessed area on top of the chassis is ideal for setting a camera, MP3 player or camcorder while using the USB ports to download media. An integrated rear compartment keeps the top of the PC clean and neat, and provides a way to store and hide excess wires.

“With the latest technologies and stylish new designs, Gateway offers a compelling range of PCs that are not only powerful, but easy and convenient to use,” said Chan.

FX Series – High-Performance Desktops for Intense Computing and Action Packed Entertainment
For anyone who requires killer performance for blazing through digital media applications or PC-based gaming, Gateway’s FX Series delivers exactly what the doctor ordered. The FX Series means the world of extreme gaming and turbo-charged fun isn’t limited to high-priced systems costing thousands of dollars. These high-performance PCs bring gaming into the mainstream price range, delivering the performance, graphics and audio necessary for those who want to experience their digital entertainment full throttle.

The newest model in the FX line is the FX6850-51, which offers the powerful second-generation Intel Core i7 2600 Processor, Intel H67 Express Chipset and NVIDIA’s new GeForce GT440 graphics card with 1.5GB of video memory. This high-performance model also includes 8GB of memory, a 1TB(1) hard drive and 16x DVD+/-R/RW SuperMulti Drive.

Other models in the FX line feature the Intel® Core™ i7-930 processor, up to 9GB of memory, 1TB or 1.5TB variable RPM green hard drives, and a choice of a Blu-ray drive, Blu-ray/DVD combo drive or a 16x DVD+/-R/RW SuperMulti Drive.

The FX6850-51 has an MSRP of $999.99. It will be available next week at select retailers throughout the U.S. Additional information can be found at http://www.gateway.com/systems/category/529598148.php.

DX Series — Compact Mini-Towers Big on Performance and Features
Gateway’s DX Series of multimedia PCs are entertainment powerhouses, delivering extreme performance and incredible system response. They are ideal for digital photography, video editing, graphic/content creation or watching streaming video.

In addition to its eye-catching yet simplified design, new technologies found in the DX line include the high-performance second-generation Intel Core i5 2300 Processor, Intel H67 Express Chipset, wireless capabilities, Blu-ray and an additional easily accessible hard drive expansion bay. Adding to the 1TB or 1.5TB green product SATA drives (depending on model), users can now expand their total storage by another 2TB, allowing for up to 3TB or 3.5TB of massive storage space.

All DX models also include top-of-the-line audio and visual entertainment features. Smooth video playback with extraordinary detail and film-quality game effects are achieved through NVIDIA GeForce graphics or Intel HD Graphics 2000. Theater-like sound is delivered through 5.1-channel high definition audio support.

New models in the DX line include the DX4350-43, DX4850-27e and DX4850-45. MSRPs range from $599.99 to $749.99. They will be available next week at select retailers throughout the U.S. Additional information can be found at http://www.gateway.com/systems/category/529598140.php?cmpid=sectnav_dxseries.

SX Series – Proving Good Things Come in Small Packages
Despite their tiny size, the SX Series packs a powerful punch, delivering the perfect set of features and technologies for use as a home theatre system or for every day use. The SX is unobtrusive when placed in a main living area or small bedroom or dorm room, and is perfect as a primary or secondary PC.

In addition to a new design option, the SX Series includes models with AMD or Intel processors, up to 6GB of memory, Intel or NVIDIA graphics and up to 1TB hard drives. They provide enough performance to handle productivity and entertainment applications with ease, such as playing movies, home video, displaying digital photos, or casual gaming. In addition, an HDMI port delivers highest quality visuals and high-fidelity audio through a single cable to a big screen TV or external LCD.

New models in the SX line include the SX2803-25e, SX2851-09e, SX2851-41 and the SX2851-41e. MSRPs range from $499.99 to $549.99. They will be available next week at select retailers throughout the U.S. Additional information can be found at http://www.gateway.com/systems/category/529598135.php.

The notebook has some high-end parts inside and is designed to be energy efficient as well. The CPU for the notebook is a dual core Intel Core i5-470UM running at 1.33GHz. The CPU has Intel Turbo Boost technology. The machine uses a small 11.6-inch screen with a resolution of 1366 x 768.

Other features include 2GB of RAM, 320GB of storage, and it measures in at 1.14″ x 11.2″ x 8″ and weighs about three pounds. The battery for the machine is a 6-cell unit good for six hours of use per charge. Gateway also crams in HDMI out, VGA, Ethernet, and a 1.3MP webcam among other features.

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Gateway ID49C Review [REVIEW]

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Hardware

Our particular ID49C review unit is the Gateway ID49C13U, with a 2.53GHz Intel Core i5-460M processor, 4GB of DDR3 RAM and a 500GB 5,400rpm hard-drive, along with NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M graphics with 1GB of VRAM. There’s also Intel HD graphics, using NVIDIA’s Optimus automatic switching technology to balance power use and performance.

Ports include HDMI and VGA, along with four USB 2.0, audio in/out (the latter doubling as an S/PDIF digital output), gigabit ethernet and a multi-format memory card reader. A DVD burner is on the right side – though there’s no hardware eject button, only a touch-sensitive key above the keyboard – and there’s a 1.3-megapixel webcam above the 14-inch 1366 x 768 glossy 16:9 aspect display. Inside you get WiFi b/g/n but no Bluetooth as standard. Similar absent is USB 3.0 or eSATA.

Gateway has made no small amount of effort to elevate the ID49C above its mainstream rivals, so you get a real aluminum skin on the lid and some reasonably tactile keyboard and palm-rest materials inside. The company has used a chiclet design for the keyboard itself, but it’s definitely not the best we’ve used. There’s a significant amount of bow in the middle of the ‘board, leaving it feeling spongy and cheap, but more frustrating is Gateway’s odd decision to use the row of keys on the far right for dedicated volume controls and a shortcut to their “Social Networks” app. We’d rather see them get buttons above the keyboard, as usual, and have page up/page down instead (which are relegated to Fn shortcuts with the arrow keys).

The backlit trackpad is another odd decision. Tap its rubber-textured surface and it lights up brightly; unfortunately that’s all it really does. Multitouch gestures are supported, as per usual, but there’s no real justification for the backlighting. Gateway could’ve thrown in some sort of notification app, flashing the trackpad when new emails arrive perhaps, but instead it feels gimmicky and we wish they’d made the keyboard backlit instead.

Software

OS is Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit, on top of which Gateway unfortunately borrow ideas from parent company Acer and install a fair amount of bloatware. In addition to the Gateway MyBackup app, power management app, recovery management app and Social Networks app, there’s Cyberlink PowerDVD and Nero 9 Essentials and Microsoft Office Starter 2010. The latter is an ad-supported bundle of Word and Excel, which have had some of their more advanced functionality stripped out and get a permanent help/upgrade/advert bar running down the right hand side of the display.

Performance

As usual, we turned to Geekbench to benchmark the ID49C, a synthetic test of processor and memory performance. The ID49C scored 5,042 overall, with expectedly strong processor scores. That puts it ahead of the 2.4GHz HP ENVY 14, which scored 4,830 with its Core i5-450M processor, and the 2.4GHz Lenovo IdeaPad Y460, which managed 4,930 with its Core i5-520M.

Real-world use, however, can hit a couple of snags. Gateway’s choice of a 5,400rpm hard-drive rather than a 7,200rpm model means we encountered some slow-down during drive-intensive applications; that made gaming bumpy at times, as well as introducing some stalling into video processing. The GT 330M GPU is certainly stronger than Intel’s HD graphics chipset, but while games like Mass Effect 2 will run, that’s only at their very basic settings. This really isn’t a gaming machine, and it’s not helped by an underwhelming display with noticeable shortcomings in color saturation and lackluster blacks.

Gateway estimate up to 5.5hrs of runtime from the ID49C’s standard 4,400 mAh 6-cell battery, aided by the judicious intervention of NVIDIA’s Optimus system and the company’s own power management software. The latter consists of a number of apps that individually allow you to shut off the DVD burner or leave screen brightness/power to the whims of the ID49C. Browsing over WiFi, we managed a little over three hours before the Gateway expired; playing a 720p video (from the hard-drive, not a DVD), meanwhile, the ID49C lasted around 2.5hrs.

Wrap-Up

The Gateway ID49C’s core hardware is decent, but we’re left confused by the company’s decisions in how they wrapped it up. The ID49C is certainly a good looking notebook, but in real-world conditions the attention seems to have been paid to the wrong components: a pointless backlit trackpad instead of a more useful backlit keyboard, and money spent on an aluminum lid rather than a better quality LCD display. At $849.99 it’s $150 more affordable than the IdeaPad Y460 and benchmarks faster, but we’d rather have the Lenovo’s battery life, Blu-ray drive and eSATA, not to mention its more usable keyboard and screen.

Some neat styling decisions has left the ZX6951 resembling a slightly chunky standalone TV or LCD display, making this Gateway a $999.99 machine you could comfortably put on a kitchen counter without it looking like a cubicle. The chassis is predominantly black plastic, with a silver surround and a chromed metal stand to prop the unit up at various angles. There’s also a standard VESA mount of the back, for attaching the Gateway One to your wall, though it’s worth noting that there’s a significant bulge around the back that the thinner edges belie.

Inside, this is no mere nettop. Intel’s 3.2GHz Core i3-550 processor takes center stage, paired with 4GB of DDR 1333 memory and a 640GB 7,200rpm hard-drive. There’s also a Blu-ray drive which will burn DVDs, Intel HD graphics and a 2-megapixel webcam. Connectivity includes WiFi b/g/n, gigabit ethernet and eight USB 2.0 ports, along with two PS/2 ports, a VGA output, and a multi-format memory card reader. No USB 3.0 or eSATA, nor an HDMI output either.

Unlike some all-in-ones we’ve seen of late, there’s no HDMI input for using the PC as a display. What you do get is a 23-inch 1920 x 1080 LCD display with a multitouch-capable touchscreen, together with an integrated ATSC TV Tuner. Gateway throw a wireless keyboard and mouse into the box, together with a remote control which positions the ZX6951 as a straight TV replacement. You also get fancy lighting underneath the all-in-one’s bottom edge, which isn’t as useful as, say, Philips’ Ambilight system but does at least look pretty slick.

The touch experience in Windows 7 is a subject of no small number of arguments, but the OS lends itself better to all-in-ones than it does tablets. Freed from the battery constraints of mobile devices – and their generally lightweight CPUs – the platform’s abilities are more obvious. The touch widgets (of which there are both Microsoft and Gateway examples) and other UI enhancements all work slickly and smoothly now, though whether touch actually adds to the regular desktop experience is still debatable.

What it does lend itself to is using the ZX6951 as a media PC, with Windows 7′s native Media Center functionality. Thanks to the TV tuner you can record or pause live TV, schedule recordings using an OSG, and the system will also play streaming content from the internet and access media shared across networked drives. We’d like to have seen a larger hard-drive option from Gateway, considering the HD-capable display and the size of HD-resolution files; unfortunately 640GB is the largest on offer.

We ran Geekbench, a synthetic test of processor and memory performance, to put the Core i3 through its paces. The Gateway scored 5822, unsurprisingly higher than the 2.93GHz Core i3-530 Gateway ZX6900, at 5313, but which actually puts it ahead of Lenovo’s ThinkCentre M90z, with its 3.2GHz Core i5-650 and 3GB of memory. In the real world, that means no problem whatsoever with multitasking between browser, email, media playback and other apps, with only the Intel GMA HD graphics limiting GPU-intensive gaming or video processing. That’s not to say you can’t do the latter, only that it’ll inevitably monopolize the CPU. We had no problem with fan noise during testing, the ZX6951 staying both cool and quiet.

While the touchscreen is a nice gimmick, you could make a strong argument for a version of the Gateway One ZX6951 with a regular display and a $100 or so off the price. Touch is nice, for those few moments it makes sense, but the remote control is more useful for media-center functionality (it saves sticky kitchen fingers from smearing the screen). The absence of a video input is another bug-bear, though it’s unlikely to upset too many would-be buyers; similarly, a slot-loading Blu-ray drive would’ve been more in-keeping with the slick design than the tray-load ODD Gateway has fitted.

In the end, then, this is a handsome all-in-one with power that punches above its station. We’d happily swap the touchscreen for a discrete GPU, and perhaps either USB 3.0 or eSATA for hooking up a capacious external hard-drive full of HD media, but the target audience looking for a kitchen, home-office or kids’ PC probably won’t be too bothered by the omissions. Considering Apple’s non-touch, smaller iMac starts at $200 more, with a slower processor, less storage and no TV tuner, the $999.99 Gateway One ZX6951 is something of a bargain.

Connectivity includes VGA and DVI on all three, while the two larger screens get an HDMI input, too.  There’s also LED backlighting, which Gateway reckons will save owners up to 68-percent of the energy used by a standard screen.

Pricing is $249.99 for the Gateway FHD2303L, $249.99 for the Gateway FHX2402L and $189.99 for the Gateway FHX2152L.  All three will go on sale in the US later this month.

Press Release:

NEW GATEWAY HIGH-DEFINITION, ULTRA-SLIM LED MONITORS DELIVER CRISP VISUAL QUALITY, POWER EFFICIENCY AND STYLISH DESIGNS

IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 5, 2010 — Gateway today introduced three new high-definition LED monitors that combine leading-edge technology and superb functionality in a sleek, ultra-slim design. The new displays also offer eco-friendly features and power-efficient performance, making them ideal for consumers who want to conserve energy and the environment.

The Gateway displays are available in three sizes – the Gateway FHX models are available in 21.5-inch (Gateway FHX2152L) and 24-inch (Gateway FHX2402L) sizes, and the Gateway FHD model is available in a 23-inch (Gateway FHD2303L) size. All three displays deliver excellent visual quality for enjoying high-definition movies, games and productivity applications.

“These new Gateway monitors give consumers a choice in style and functionality when choosing a monitor for their home or office,” said Irene Chan, senior product marketing manager for peripherals, Acer America. “All three models offer advanced display technology that meets a wide variety of viewing needs combined with the power-saving features and an eco-friendly design that are important to today’s consumers.”

Cutting-Edge Features and Sleek Design
The new Gateway monitors provide consumers with a premium viewing experience with a 12,000,000:1 contrast ratio and a 1920×1080 resolution. An excellent high-definition picture quality is obtained through the 16:9 aspect ratio, allowing users to view high-definition digital content without the image distortion that arises from incompatible aspect ratios such as 4:3 (800×600 resolution).

Additionally, the Gateway FHX models feature a rapid 2ms response times and the Gateway FHD model has a fast 5ms response time for viewing high quality moving images. All three models deliver 250 cd/m2 brightness and 16.7M colors, further improving the visual performance.

Each of the new displays ensure easy connectivity to home entertainment devices and office peripherals via a VGA or DVI port with HDCP protection. The 23-inch FHD2303L and the 24-inch FHX2402L also come with an all-digital HDMI interface, delivering exceptional high-definition viewing and top-quality uncompressed video when connected to a DVD player or gaming console.

Combining style and functionality, the Gateway FHD2303L display was designed with a transparent frame that creates the illusion of a floating panel. This is coupled with an asymmetrical stand and ultra-slim base that offers stable support while also providing a beautiful contrast to the dark panel, making this monitor look elegant from any angle. The Gateway FHX242L and FHX2152L models feature glossy black bezels combined with a stand that is finished in aluminum and black, which contrasts nicely with the slim base and panel.

Earth-Friendly and Energy-Saving Technologies
The Gateway monitors leverage many key eco-friendly, energy-saving technologies. The monitors all feature white LED backlighting, which does not contain hazardous substances such as mercury or halogen gases, making it safer for the environment. Additionally, white LED technology consumes less power, providing up to 68% power savings to users.(1)

All of the new displays are RoHS and ENERGY STAR® qualified, the latest and most widely used energy-conservation qualification, helping consumers streamline costs and preserve power while providing higher efficiency. To further decrease the environmental impact of the displays, they incorporate stringent energy consumption and power management requirements while in the “On” mode.

For consumers with community recycling programs, the monitors all come in highly recyclable packaging materials, with all major plastic components properly labeled with the composition code and recycling symbols to facilitate future recycling based on ISO 1043/11469 standards.

Pricing and Availability
All three Gateway displays will be available this month at leading U.S. retailers for an MSRP of $249.99 for the Gateway FHD2303L bid, $249.99 for the Gateway FHX2402L bid and $189.99 for the Gateway FHX2152L bd.

There’s also HDMI connectivity, a multitouch trackpad, and Gateway’s “social networking” button that pulls up recent Facebook, YouTube and Flickr updates.  Storage across the new range spans 320GB to 500GB, while memory is up to 4GB factory-fitted and up to 8GB supported.

Prices for the NV series overall kick off at $479.99.  However the WiMAX-equipped Gateway NV59C66u is $699.99.

Press Release:

GATEWAY LAUNCHES NV59C66U NOTEBOOK WITH INTEGRATED WIMAX, NEW PREMIUM DESIGN

New model available now with WiMAX wireless connectivity and a deluxe look and feel; Entire line updated with latest performance technology at affordable prices

IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 29, 2010 – Gateway today unveils the Gateway NV59C66u notebook, the newest model in its Gateway NV Series line of notebooks, which features integrated WiMAX capabilities, a premium chassis design and a robust configuration.

Customers can pair the Gateway NV59C66u with integrated WiMAX hardware, and then choose a WiMAX service provider to connect to networks in a growing number of cities and metropolitan areas around the United States for a fast and reliable connection to the Internet. WiMAX is the next-generation of wireless technology designed to enable pervasive, high-speed mobile Internet access at an affordabe cost, and is the first all-IP mobile Internet solution enabling efficient and scalable networks for data, video, and voice..
The WiMAX card in the Gateway NV59C66u is the Intel® 6250 wireless card, which provides a reliable connection to both WiMAX and Wi–Fi networks. As a result, customers using WiMAX on the Gateway NV59C66u will be able to connect while moving around their coverage area, making the notebook ideal for small business owners that move about a specific urban area, such as realtors and salespeople, as well as students and other tech-savvy individuals that want to remain connected.
“The availability of the Gateway NV59C66u comes at an opportune time for customers who want a consistently reliable and fast connection to the Internet through either WiMAX service, which is rolling out this year in more metropolitan areas or 802.11 b/g/n WiFi connections to hot spots and WiFi networks,” said Ray Sawall, senior product marketing manager for Gateway notebooks. “In addition, the performance, feature-set and affordability of notebooks have increased dramatically to make them an even more appealing option to customers who want an all-purpose PC – and that’s incredibly evident here in the entire Gateway NV Series and with the new Gateway NV59C66u with integrated WiMAX.”

Complementing the new WiMAX capabilities, the Gateway NV59C66u features a new design with an attractive tone-on tone patterned espresso chassis that is visually interesting and stylish. The metal chassis and palm rest both appear to be dramatically textured, but feel subtle and comfortable to the touch.
The Gateway NV59C66u will soon be followed by additional new models in the Gateway NV Series line that come in a range of configurations and prices to meet the needs of a different types of PC customers such as small businesses, families and students.
Latest Technology for Staying Productive and In Touch
With reliable and fast processing technology, the Gateway NV Series notebooks deliver tangible benefits to customers, including the ability to handle multiple applications at once. The Gateway NV Series feature Intel Core i3 and Core i5 as well as AMD Athlon and AMD Turion, processors, supported by up to 4GB of DDR3 memory that is upgradeable to 8GB. Ample storage space is available for with high-capacity hard drives ranging from 320GB to 500GB(1).

In addition to featuring an Intel Centrino Advanced-N+WiMAX 6250 WiMAX Wireless Card for a connection to WiMAX networks, the Gateway NV59C66u also has integrated 802.11b/g/n WiFi Certified connectivity for a convenient connection to hot spots and wireless networks, as do other models in the Gateway NV Series line. The integrated High Definition webcam allows web chats and video emails in incredible clarity thanks to its 1280×1024 resolution. Also, Gigabit Ethernet LAN connectivity ensures a fast wired online connection.

Visually complementing the performance technology in the Gateway NV Series’ is the High Definition LED-backlit TFT Widescreen display. Delivering crisp and clear video with vibrant color and detailed images, the Gateway NV Series have models in two sizes: The Gateway NV Series with a 15.6-inch display deliver 1366×768 resolution, while the Gateway NV Series with a large 17.1-inch display provide even more clarity with 1600×900 resolution. Customers who want to share video on the go can use the HDMI port to connect the Gateway NV Series to a home theater or external LCD to deliver crisp high-quality visuals and high-fidelity audio with a single cable.

Extra Features Make Life Easier
The Gateway NV59C66u and Gateway NV Series are complemented by extra features in the line that make it incredibly enjoyable and useful. Navigating websites, moving between documents and even inputting characters is incredibly enjoyable thanks to the notebooks’ multi-gesture touchpad, touchpad lock, and dedicated numeric keypad.

The Gateway NV Series comes with either DVD or Blu-Ray drives, giving customers a way to view the latest movies. Also, digital media can be downloaded to the notebooks through the media card reader and USB ports. Protecting media and other files on the PC is easy, since the Gateway NV Series includes MyBackup functionality that gives customers a way to quickly and easily back-up all important files to another location such as a USB drive or another hard drive.

Gateway’s popular “social networking” button is integrated into the NV Series, so customers can access their social networks, including Facebook, YouTube and Flickr, with a single touch of a button.

Gateway NV Series Availability, Price and Configuration
The Gateway NV Series will be available at retailers nationwide over the coming weeks at prices starting at $479.99. The Gateway NV59C66u with integrated WiMAX is priced at $699.99 and is available now.

Processors from Intel’s Pentium and Core i3 ranges are on offer, along with optional Blu-ray, and the ZX6951 also gets an integrated TV tuner for HTPC duties.  RAM is 4G – 16GB is max – and storage is either 500GB or 640GB.  There’s also 5.1-channel sound, a webcam and integrated wireless.

Gateway are preloading their Touch Gadgets package on top of Windows 7, which apparently makes for easier access of the web, social media, music playlists, photos and videos, though we’ll have to wait for our review unit to drop to see if that’s really the case.  Both the new Gateway One AIOs are available today, priced between $899.99 and $999.99 depending on configuration.

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GATEWAY EXPANDS ITS SLEEK AND POPULAR LINE OF ALL-IN-ONE PCs, ADDING MORE MODELS AND A NEW INDUSTRIAL DESIGN

IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 29, 2010 – Responding to the success of its ZX One Series and the growing popularity of all-in-one desktop PCs among consumers, Gateway today expanded its line with additional models featuring an all new industrial design. The new AIO PCs join Gateway’s existing ZX One Series, adding more design choices, configurations and price points.

With MSRPs beginning at $899.99, the Gateway One ZX4951 Series and One ZX6951 Series feature 21.5- or 23-inch full high definition displays, powerful Intel® Pentium® or Core™ i3 processors and Blu-ray drives. Their compact size makes them perfect for small rooms, such as a dorm, home office or kitchen. In addition, the ZX6951 includes a TV tuner, so it can easily double as a TV and/or home entertainment center.

“The demand for all-in-one desktop PCs took off last year with the introduction of Windows 7 and its touch screen capabilities, and as the technology became more powerful and less expensive,” said Steve Smith, senior business manager of consumer desktops, Acer America. “The newest additions to our ZX One Series of PCs expand the choices available, making these highly stylized PCs more accessible to a wider range of customers.”

Unlike most “square” all-in-one PCs on the market today, the new Gateway ZX One Series features a unique curved bottom edge, adding some flair to the traditional box-shaped PC design. A glossy black bezel and chrome and silver accents keep it modern and elegant. Lighting along the bottom edge of the PC can be set to four different brightness levels, adding ambiance to the room and lighting up the wireless keyboard.

A chrome backstand can be adjusted for different heights and viewing positions, while a back door covers the various ports and cables keeping the back of the PC clean and steamlined.

The new Gateway One ZX4951 and ZX6951 models can easily function as a TV and/or home entertainment center, making them ideal for small rooms, such as a dorm or home office. VESA mountable, this design can be attached to a kitchen wall, freeing up limited counter space.

Full high-definition widescreen LCDs, powerful components, 4GB of RAM (upgradeable to 16GB via 4 slots), 500 or 640GB(1) SATA hard drives, high-definition audio with 5.1 channel support, integrated wireless capabilities, and an integrated webcam make these great computers for PC-based entertainment, social networking and media sharing.

The new models also include Gateway Touch Gadgets, a fun and useful way to use the PC’s touch screen technology to interact easily with the Internet, social media, music playlists, photos, videos and more.

Availability and Pricing
Both models are available today at leading retailers nationwide. MSRPs range from $899.99 to $999.99, depending on configuration.

For your CAD350 (which is about $337 around these parts), you can get your hands on a 10.1-inch display, with a resolution of 1024 x 600. You’ll get a chance to find your way around Microsoft’s Windows 7 Starter Edition, all while the 1.7GHz AMD Athlon II NEO K125 processor ticks away under the hood. You get a 6-cell battery, and a 250GB hard drive will have to do for all your storage needs. It features integrated 802.11b/g/n WiFi, has a built-in webcam, and it will come with the industry standard 1-year warranty. If you’re interested, you should be able to find it in an electronics store near you right now.

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The NV series machines are designed to be all around notebooks for students and other folks shopping for a decent machine at a budget price. The screen has a resolution of 1366 x 768 and is LED backlit for better battery life.

The features of the line include 802.11b/g/n WiFi, HD webcams, and more. CPUs in the rigs come from AMD, up to 8GB of RAM is supported, and up to 500GB of storage. The NV series will start at CAD $499.99.

The new ID series that has landed in Canada includes the Gateway ID49, a 14-inch HD resolution Ultrabright LED backlit notebook weighing in at 5.07 pounds. The Gateway ID59 is a 15.6-inch HD Ultrabright LED backlit machine that weighs 5.5 pounds.

The final machine is the Gateway ID79 with a 17.3-inch screen and weighing 7.17 pounds. The 49 and 59 machines are only an inch thick while the larger 79 is 1.5-inches thick. Some of the machines feature NVIDIA Optimus technology and more. Pricing is CAD $609.99 to CAD $1049.99 for the notebooks.

The Samsung Knack U310, Smooth U350, Intensity U450 and Saga I770 are also tipped for the chip, as well as the Gateway LT2016U.  No word on what stock Verizon have left of any of the handsets; we’ve checked the two Motorola phones on the carrier’s site, and both seem to still be in stock, but we’d recommend calling ahead if you’re planning on making the trip out to your nearest Verizon store.

Motorola’s newest Android handset, the DROID X, was released on Verizon yesterday and has already sold out; new shipments aren’t expected to go out until July 23rd.  Meanwhile the DROID 2 – which will, like the first DROID, have hardware QWERTY keyboard – is expected to debut imminently.

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The CPU used in the line is the AMD Athlon II Neo processor and ATI graphics power the HD festivities. The line will weigh in at 2.76 pounds and offer battery life of 5.5 hours with a 6-cell battery.

The specific processor used will be the Neo K125 and the notebook will pack 2GB of RAM. The GPU is the ATI HD 4225 with 384MB of dedicated VRAM. Storage is to a 250GB HDD and the screen has a resolution of 1366 x 768. WiFi is featured on all models and some models will have 3G connectivity as well. The LT32 series will start at $449.99.

Features

Under the hood is an Intel Core i3-330M 2.13GHz processor paired with 4GB of RAM and a 320GB hard-drive. The 15.6-inch display runs at 1,366 x 768 and uses integrated Intel HD graphics, while connectivity includes WiFi b/g/n, three USB 2.0, HDMI, VGA, ethernet, audio in/out and a 5-in-1 memory card reader. There’s also a Blu-ray drive, 1.3-megapixel webcam and integrated microphone, but no Bluetooth (even as an option).

Multimedia is certainly Gateway’s intent with the NV59C09u – the Blu-ray drive and HDMI output are testament to that – but the notebook’s display disappoints. Picture quality is fair, with no noticeable ghosting, good color balance and high brightness when notched all the way up, but the 1,366 x 768 resolution is underwhelming when you consider the rest of the hardware is capable of Full HD. Meanwhile audio performance is loud but lacks definition. Better to plug in your HDTV via HDMI, and enjoy the very quiet Blu-ray drive. The NV59C09u is one of the quieter multimedia notebooks we’ve used, something you’ll appreciate if you’re watching a more subdued film.

Design

Design-wise, the NV59C09u is inoffensive but hardly inspiring. The shiny aluminum-effect lid and matching palm-rest contrast nicely with the chiclet keyboard, and Gateway has managed to squeeze in a separate numeric keypad despite the notebook measuring 15.0 x 10.0 x 1.3 inches and tipping the scales at 5.4 pounds. Key feel is reasonable, and the trackpad – which supports multitouch gestures and is slickly integrated into the palm-rest – is responsive, though the buttons underneath could do with a little more tactile feel. The top row of keys double up as multimedia shortcuts.

Performance

We used Geekbench to test the NV59C09u’s performance, a synthetic test that measures processor and memory. Overall, the Gateway scored 3,925, held back primarily by its memory bandwidth. In the real-world, that translates to strong abilities in everyday tasks, such as browsing with multiple tabs open while simultaneously playing music or even a Blu-ray disc in the background, though the integrated graphics mean gaming or heavy-duty media processing aren’t the NV59C09u’s forte. Expect significantly lowered framerates and a generally poor experience.

Battery Life

Gateway reckon you’ll see up to 4.5hrs runtime from the standard six-cell battery, but you’d need to be doing very little with the NV59C09u in order to get near that. Playing video constantly took it from 100-percent to shutdown in around 2.5hrs, while a mixture of media playback, browsing over WiFi and word processing stretched that out by a further hour.

Applications

Preloaded applications are often little more than an excuse for unwanted bloat, though Gateway do at least show some imagination with the NV59C09u. A dedicated shortcut button loads their Social Networking Service, an aggregator app that pulls in Facebook, Flickr and YouTube updates from your friends and contacts. It’s also possible to add new updates of your own via the same UI, though there’s no Twitter integration which seems an obvious omission. Elsewhere it’s the usual batch of trial Office 2007 Home and Student, Norton Internet Security and various DVD and backup tools, while the webcam app – which pops into view annoyingly every time you move the mouse near the top of the screen – allows you to capture stills and video. Unfortunately, despite the 1.3-megapixel resolution, the webcam falls short in comparison to rivals; video in particular proved prone to blur and graininess.

Verdict

With an MRSP of $799.99 (NV59C09u) – including a two-year warranty rather than the usual one-year – the Gateway NV59C09u is a solid if uninspiring choice. We’d like to see a higher resolution display to match the Blu-ray drive, and for a multimedia notebook the 320GB hard-drive is miserly and, at 5,400rpm, slow. Performance, meanwhile, is sufficient for everyday tasks but gamers should look elsewhere. The HD-capable optical drive is the NV59C09u’s biggest draw, though we’d suggest shopping around since mainstream notebooks often see significant discounts and could well offer better storage than the Gateway manages. NV59C series starts at $579.

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There’s also the usual 250GB HDD, trio of USB 2.0 ports, ethernet, VGA and a memory card reader, along with WiFi b/g/n.  Gateway have added in a “social network” button which basically sounds like programmable shortcuts to call up Facebook, YouTube and other sites you may be checking regularly.

So, nothing outlandish or stand-out, but a solid range with a reasonable price tag.  The Gateway LT23 netbook series is available now in champagne, pearl or black.

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Gateway Updates LT Netbook Line with New Trend-Setting Design

Stylish and portable netbooks are primed for mobility with 10.1-inch display, up to 8 hours of battery life for on-the-go performance

IRVINE, Calif., June 23, 2010 – Gateway Inc. today introduces the new Gateway LT23 Series netbook, which features a sophisticated all-new upscale design that elevates its status to “must-have” for every fashion-conscious mobile PC customer.
The new design features an organic woven pattern that appears to be mosaic, making it a chic fusion of classical design with a modern twist. The color-on-color pattern appears on the matte cover as well as the palm-rest, bringing a cohesive feel to the design of the Gateway LT23 Series, and ensuring that it looks incredibly stylish from any angle. The Gateway LT23 Series design is available in champagne, pearl and black.
The stylish chassis isn’t the only thing that’s impressive about its look. The Gateway LT23 Series netbook line has a 10.1-inch LCD LED back-lit display with a 1024×600 resolution that gives customers the ideal visibility for mobile use, yet it’s small enough to ensure that the Gateway LT23 is incredibly portable; it measures only about an inch thin and weighs only 2.76 pounds.
“The Gateway LT23 netbook line is as beautiful as it is easy and fun to use,” said Pete Dailey, senior product marketing manager for Gateway notebooks and netbooks. “Netbooks are so popular for their ability to keep people in touch nearly anywhere in a form factor that is incredibly portable, as well as easy-to-use and familiar to customers. The Gateway LT23 delivers the on-the-go mobile performance customers want while also taking fashion seriously.”
Excellent Mobile Performance and Enhanced Battery Life
Gateway’s LT23 netbook line is powered by Intel® Atom™ N450, so it delivers long battery life paired with the ability to handle multiple tasks such as web-browsing and reviewing documents. While delivering excellent mobile performance, the Gateway LT23 provides up to 8 hours of battery life with the 6-cell, 4400mAh battery(1).
Helps Customers Stay in Touch On-the-Go
The Gateway LT23 brings a new feature to netbook customers – an integrated “social networking” feature that can be easily accessed through the function keys. Customers can use it to quickly access their social networks on Facebook, YouTube and Flickr to enjoy real-time network updates on their status feeds, as well as provide updates to their own sites with information, images and video.

Gateway LT23 users can also stay in touch with friends, family and colleagues in other ways. The line is equipped with an integrated HD webcam, so customers can capture memories on the go with still photos and live video that can then be posted using the social networking button. Also, video emails and video conferencing calls offer a more personal way to stay in touch. In addition, the line is ready to help people provide easy access to the Internet via Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n wireless, so customers can browse websites, make VOIP calls, and stay in touch with friends and colleagues via email.

Well-Equipped for Mobile Performance
The new Gateway LT23 netbooks are well-equipped with features and capabilities that let customers integrate the netbook into their lives. Revved with up to 1GB of memory and up to a 250GB hard drive space(2), customers will have plenty of room for their files, music, photos and software. Plus, the Gateway LT23 netbooks have three USB 2.0 ports, Ethernet and VGA as well as a multi-in-one digital card reader, so they can be connected to a variety of devices such as cameras, camcorders, MP3 players and printers. The netbooks also feature a numeric keyboard that can be set with a function key for dedicated data input.

The Gateway LT23 netbooks feature a productivity-enhancing multi-gesture touch-pad that lets users move around websites, documents and digital media in an incredibly intuitive way. For example, customers can swirl their fingers in a circular motion to scroll through web pages, long lists of files and music playlists. In addition, customers can move two fingers to flip through photos, web pages and PDF documents as well as make an inward or outward pinching motion to zoom in and out on photos and documents.

Pricing and Availability
The new Gateway LT23 is available now in several configurations at a starting manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $329.99.

Gateway Limited Warranty, Service and Support
The Gateway LT23 netbook line is backed by a one year warranty(3). Gateway’s commitment to quality and reliability is evident in its award-winning line of PCs as well as in its exceptional service and support programs. In addition to the company’s standard limited warranty options,(4) its extensive online support center helps customers maximize their PC investment; it gives them easy access to customer support representatives and information on important issues such as warranties, technical issues and upgrading.

Connectivity includes WiFi b/g/n and HDMI, and there’s up to 500GB of storage and up to 8GB of DDR4 memory.  Meanwhile Gateway thrown an NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M GPU into select ID49 models, automatically switching between that and the regular Intel HD graphics.

There are also programmable keys – which can be used to call up social networking sites – and a 1.3-megapixel webcam with twin digital microphones, plus a multi-format memory card reader.  The Gateway ID49 kicks off from $679.99 while the Gateway ID59 starts from $799.99.

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Gateway Launches Uber-Chic New Gateway ID Series Notebook

Modern, streamlined design features glowing aqua-blue touchpad; Select models have NVIDIA Optimus technology for ideal balance of graphics performance and battery life

IRVINE, Calif., June 23, 2010 – Gateway today brings unique style elements to a new notebook PC line – the Gateway ID Series – which is designed to deliver the latest in mobile technology in a thin and lightweight design that is modern, chic and eye-catching.

The Gateway ID Series comes in a sleek silver casing that is punctuated by a unique aqua-blue touchpad that glows when touched, acting as a beacon for accessing entertainment and information. The Gateway ID Series will be available in two sizes: the Gateway ID49 has a 14-inch HD Ultrabright LED-backlit display and weighs 5.07 pounds, while the Gateway ID59 has a 15.6-inch HD Ultrabright LED-backlit display and weighs 5.5 pounds. The Gateway ID Series is protected by an aluminium alloy lid and measures only a slim 1-inch thin, so the notebooks are comfortable to carry and easily slide into a briefcase or book bag.

In addition, select models of the new Gateway ID49 Series feature NVIDIA Optimus graphics technology, which intelligently regulates the notebook’s use of dedicated NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M graphics or integrated Intel HD graphics, depending on the task its performing. The notebook will use NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M dedicated graphics while running video, games and multimedia applications to ensure the visuals are incredibly crisp and clear. Alternately, the notebook will switch to integrated Intel HD graphics when less demanding programs are being used, such as browsing websites, or working on documents and spreadsheets. As a result, the NVIDIA Optimus technology ensures that battery life is extended for longer enjoyment(1)

“Notebooks are more than ever an expression of who we are and what’s important to us,” said Ray Sawall, senior product marketing manager for Gateway notebooks. “The look and feel of the Gateway ID Series notebooks is so unique that anyone will be drawn to them – especially to the touchpad that resembles a swimming pool inviting customers to ‘dive in’ and enjoy the notebooks’ advanced capabilities and entertainment features. And with NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M graphics with Optimus technology, consumers can experience improved graphics performance when it matters, backed by battery life preservation for longer use.”

Touchpad and Keyboard Comfortable, Enjoyable to Use
The most striking element of the new Gateway ID Series notebooks is the aqua-blue touchpad that resembles matte glass when not lit, and then glows when touched. The effect is enhanced as customers use the notebook’s multi-gesture capabilities to more intuitively scroll through documents, rotate photos, and pinch to zoom in on websites.

The Gateway ID Series was designed to be comfortable and easy to use. The keyboard is smooth with well-defined keys that provide the right response for smooth typing and blend seamlessly with the rest of the unit to further promote a streamlined feel. Additional features, such as the touchpad lock and programmable key, promote productivity. Plus, the larger screen size of the Gateway ID59 makes room for a dedicated numeric keypad for fast and easy number input.

Stylish Mobile Performance and Entertainment On-the-Go
Ready for on-the-go mobile performance with the latest in technology and features, the Gateway ID Series includes Intel Core i3 and Core i5 processing technology boosted by up to 8GB of DDR3 memory. Both the Gateway ID59 and ID49 feature widescreen LED-backlit displays with a 1366×768 resolution, so visuals are crisp and clear. Images are enhanced on select models with the aforementioned NVIDIA Optimus graphics (as found on the Gateway ID49), which switches between graphics solutions for an optimized balance of performance and battery life.

Entertainment can be easily enjoyed with the many features in the ID Series. The capacitive touch multimedia keys provide easy control of features such as play, forward, pause and volume control. Customers can feel like part of the entertainment when enjoying video on the Super-DVD player and listening to high-fidelity Dolby Home Theater v3 audio. The new notebooks can be taken anywhere for use as a mobile home theater thanks to their HDMI port, which lets customers use a single, convenient cable connection to deliver crisp high-quality visuals and high-fidelity audio to a home theater or external LCD.

The Gateway ID Series is ready for entertainment and productivity with all the ports customers need to connect to their devices such as camcorders and digital cameras, printers and a network connection. Also, the notebooks feature media card readers that accept popular media cards (Secure Digital, MultimediaCard, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO and xD Picture Card) as well as hard drives up to 500GB in capacity(2), so customers will be able to easily and quickly access, download, store and share their digital media content.

Staying in Touch with Social Networking Key, Lots of Connectivity
Gateway has featured a new integrated “social networking” button on its newest notebook and netbook lines, and that includes the new Gateway ID Series. The dedicated key gives customers quick access to their social networks on Facebook, YouTube and Flickr. Pushing the button launches an integrated widget that lets customers easily make updates to their own sites by posting information, images and video, while also enjoying updated status feeds of friends, family and colleagues.

Gateway customers can use the ID Series to stay in touch via email and websites. The devices come with integrated 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi Certified for a reliable connection to hotspots and wireless networks. Plus, the integrated 1.3MP webcam enables a crisp and clear high-resolution image for real-time video streaming, online chatting and video conferences. The Gateway ID Series features two integrated digital microphones for improved sound recording via the webcam.

Back-up with a Single Touch
Since today’s mobile-savvy customers want to take their video, photos and other files with them, the Gateway ID Series notebooks feature MyBackup functionality that gives them a way to quickly and easily back-up all their important files.

Price and Availability
The Gateway ID Series will be available in a variety of configurations to meet a range of budgets. The Gateway ID59 with a 15.6-inch display starts at a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $799.99 while the Gateway ID49 with a 14-inch display starts at an MSRP of $679.99.

In this latest iteration, Gateway have certainly made the ZX6900-01e reasonably living room friendly. You could almost mistake the black and silver plastic chassis for one of a regular TV, though annoyingly there’s no integrated TV tuner to actually use it as such; for that you’ll have to wait for a new model, due sometime this month, which also bumps the CPU to a Core i5 650 chip.

Instead, here there’s an Intel Core i3 530 processor running at 2.93GHz (from Intel’s desktop range, rather than their notebook line-up), paired with GMA HD graphics, 4GB of DDR3 memory and a 640GB 7,200rpm HDD. In the side of the casing is a slot-loading Blu-ray player (that doubles as a DVD burner), while up front is a 1920 x 1080 23-inch widescreen display. Gateway are quoting 300 cd/m2 brightness, a 5ms response time and 1,000:1 contrast ratio. It’s certainly bright and reasonably crisp; meanwhile the touch system is very responsive and accurate, though Windows 7 Home Premium remains a less than finger-friendly OS. We wish Gateway had developed some sort of touch-pack customization that ran on top, at least for multimedia and internet access.

Connectivity, meanwhile, includes WiFi b/g/n, gigabit ethernet, six USB 2.0 ports – two on the side, four on the back – eSATA and HDMI, along with a multi-format memory card reader. We’re a little disappointed not to see an HDMI input – which would allow you to easily use the ZX6900-01e as a display with your games console – though the native 5.1-channel audio support is handy. Obviously you’ll need a suitable speaker system, though, since alone the ZX6900-01e only has a pair of average-performing 5W speakers for basic stereo. Happily the Blu-ray drive is pretty quiet in use, and so even the integrated speakers are enough to listen to movie soundtracks without straining your ears.

We used Geekbench to put the ZX6900-01e’s hardware through its paces, an artificial benchmark that gauges processor and memory performance. The all-in-one scored a very respectable 5313 altogether, surprising us in fact. That score also holds true for day-to-day use, with the Gateway proving responsive in pretty much everything we threw at it. With the integrated Intel graphics this probably isn’t the machine you’d turn to for video processing, but internet access – including playing 1080p HD YouTube content – together with local HD video playback and multitasking turned out to be a walk in the park for the ZX6900-01e.

At $1,019.99, the ZX6900-01e is larger and cheaper than Apple’s entry-level iMac, as well as packing touch and Blu-ray which aren’t even options on the OS X machine. Still, their respective target audiences seem very different, with the Gateway One feeling more at home in a family, multi-user environment. The addition of a TV tuner would make this one of the best choices for kitchen PC around, though of course there’s always a USB tuner if you can’t wait for Gateway’s updated model (or don’t want to pay more for a Core i5 CPU you might not use).

Frankly, with the surprising level of performance the Core i3 CPU delivered, we reckon most people would be better off adding that cheap USB tuner and opting for the ZX6900-01e. Multitouch works well – despite us wishing there was an operating system that made better use of it – and everything you’d expect from a family PC was delivered in spades. As a package, the Gateway One ZX6900-01e surprised us with its completeness; you can’t really ask for more than that.

Just roll right off the tongue. The first of the batch, the ZX4300-01e, features an AMD Athlon II X2 235e processor, ATI Radeon HD 4270 graphics, and a 640GB SATA 7200 RPM hard drive. The first thing you’ll notice is the large, 20-inch touchscreen UltraBright LCD with 1600×900 resolution. It’s offered with Windows 7 Home Premium Edition, 64-bit, and it has 4GB of DDR3 dual-channel memory at 133MHz. It has a wireless mouse and keyboard, and has integrated WiFi 802.11b/g/n. The ZX4300-01e will be available at a major electronics retailer starting the first week of June, and will start at $749.99. Additional models, with faster AMD processors and TV Tuners will be available starting in July.

As for the ZX6900-01e, here’s what you get in the all-in-one package: an Intel Core i3 530 processor, a slot-loaded Blu-Ray/DVD drive, and high-definition audio with 5.1-channel surround sound support. It also comes with Windows 7 Home Premium Edition, 64-bit, but you can enjoy it a little bit more on your 23-inch touchscreen, UltraBright LCD, with full HD quality. It also has Intel Graphics Media Accelerator to take advantage of those HD graphics. You’re looking at 4GB of DDR3 dual channel memory (133MHz), a 640GB 7200 RPM SATA hard drive, and wireless keyboard and mouse. It’s also featuring built-in 802.11b/g/n WiFi, and it also has 6 USB ports. The ZX6900-01e is available right now in major electronic retailers nationwide, and you can pick it up starting at $1,019.99. There will be another model available in June, and will include the faster Intel Core i5 650 processor and a TV Tuner.

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GATEWAY REFRESHES ITS STYLISH ALL-IN-ONE TOUCH-SCREEN ZX SERIES PCs, BRINGING MORE VALUE THAN EVER TO STUDENTS, SENIORS AND FAMILIES

ZX4300 Series features high-performance desktop components;
ZX6900 Series adds powerful Intel Core i3 and i5 processors and a Blu-ray drive

IRVINE, Calif., May 19, 2009 – Today Gateway introduced new models in its line of sleek, modern touch-screen all-in-one ZX Series desktop computers. The ZX4300 line sees the addition of AMD Athlon II X2 processors and other powerful desktop components, making it one of the best performing all-in-ones in its price range. The larger and higher-performing ZX6900 Series also gets a boost from Intel’s powerful Core i3 and i5 processors and the addition of a Blu-ray drive, making it ideal for home entertainment.

The ideal solution for cost-conscious consumers, Gateway’s all-in-one PCs easily double as a TV and/or home entertainment center, making them perfect for small rooms, such as a dorm, home office or kitchen. High-definition widescreen LCDs, powerful components and integrated wireless capabilities make it easy to play online content from a Hulu or Netflix account or connect to other online entertainment portals.

“Because all-in-ones integrate a desktop tower into the back of a flat-panel display, they typically use smaller, less powerful notebook components that don’t require a lot of space,” said Steve Smith, senior business manager of consumer desktops, Acer America. “However, Gateway was able to leverage the latest desktop components to give consumers the best of both worlds – powerful performance and lower cost, all in a stylish, space-saving design.”

The stunning Gateway One ZX Series resembles a sleek, glossy flat-panel TV with its ultra modern luxurious industrial design, and enhances the look of any room in the home. Ideally suited for a kitchen, den, bedroom or a home office, its touch screen display, wireless keyboard and mouse, webcam and integrated high-definition stereo speaker system eliminates extra components and clutter, for a clean and streamlined look.

With its snazzy touch screen capabilities, the One ZX Series delivers a fun, exciting way to interact with music, videos, photos, social media networks and more. By simply touching icons on the PC’s screen, consumers can launch applications, movies, music, zoom in and out on photos and websites, resize windows and handwrite notes.

Gateway One ZX4300 Series
The new ZX4300 Series now includes powerful desktop components, bringing increased performance and no-compromise computing to this elegant design. Students and families will find it ideal for movies, games and general computing.

The ZX4300-01e includes an AMD Athlon II X2 235e processor, 640GB 7200 RPM SATA hard drive and ATI Radeon HD 4270 graphics, and possesses enough horsepower to rival most mainstream desktops, and look better while doing it.

The Gateway One ZX4300-01e will be available the first week of June at a leading retailer nationwide. Additional models will be available in July and will include TV tuners and faster AMD processors.

Gateway One ZX4300-01e
• MSRP: $749.99
• Windows® 7 Home, Premium Edition, 64-bit
• Touch screen / 20-inch HD widescreen Ultrabright™ LCD / 1600 x 900 resolution
o Resolution: 1600 x 900 resolution
o Brightness: 250 cd/m2
o Response time: 5 ms
o Contrast ratio: 1000:1
• AMD Athlon™ II X2 Dual-Core Processor 235e (2.7GHz, 2MB L2 cache)
• Integrated ATI Radeon™ HD 4270 graphics
• 4GB DDR3 dual channel memory (1333MHz)
• 640GB 7200 RPM SATA hard drive (1)
• 8x DVD+/-R/RW SuperMulti optical drive (slot load)
• Multi-in-one digital media card reader
• Wireless keyboard and mouse
• Integrated 802.11 b/g/n WiFi CERTIFIED®
• 10/100/1000 (Gigabit) LAN
• 6 USB 2.0 ports (2 side / 4 rear)
• Embedded high-definition audio with 2.1 channel support
• Built-in 5W stereo speakers

Gateway One ZX6900 Series
Featuring a large 23-inch touch screen with high-definition widescreen capabilities, the high-performance ZX6900 Series is ideal for enhanced entertainment and other productivity applications.

The ZX6900-01e comes loaded with an Intel Core i3 530 processor, a slot load Blu-ray/DVD drive and high-def audio with 5.1-channel surround sound support, so consumers can immerse themselves in online and high-def entertainment.

The Gateway One ZX6900-01e is available now at leading retailers nationwide. An additional model will be available in June and will include a TV tuner and the faster Intel Core i5 650 processor.

Gateway One ZX6900-01e
• MSRP: $1,019.99
• Windows® 7 Home, Premium Edition, 64-bit
• Touch screen / 23-inch full HD widescreen Ultrabright™ LCD
o Resolution: 1920 x 1080 resolution
o Brightness: 300 cd/m2
o Response time: 5 ms
o Contrast ratio: 1000:1
• Intel® Core™ i3 530 Processor (2.93GHz, 4MB cache)
• Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator HD Graphics
• 4GB DDR3 dual channel memory (133MHz)
• 640GB 7200 RPM SATA hard drive (1)
• Slot-load 4X Blu-ray player & Blu-ray Combo DVD burner
• Multi-in-one digital media card reader
• Wireless keyboard and mouse
• Integrated 802.11 b/g/n WiFi CERTIFIED®
• 10/100/1000 (Gigabit) LAN
• 6 USB 2.0 ports (2 side / 4 rear)
• 1 eSATA port
• 1 HDMI port
• Embedded high-definition audio with 5.1 channel audio support
• Built-in 5W stereo speakers

The NV59C09u is a 15.6-inch machine with a HD Ultrabright LCD, Blu-ray, and it runs an Intel Core i3 CPU. The new NV also has a HD webcam and all those new features are crammed into the machine at a reasonable price of $799.99.

The specific processor making its home in the updated notebook is the Core i3-330M. The notebook also has a 320GB HDD, 802.11b/g/n WiFi, a 6-cell battery, and the screen resolution is 1366 x 768. Other new models will be debuted in the next few weeks according to Gateway. The image above is an older NV notebook, the new one is silver.

The machine will ship later this month for $579 CAD and uses an Intel Pentium ULV SU4100 processor at 1.3GHz. The OS for the little notebook is Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit and the notebook has 4GB of RAM. The 11.6-inch screen is LED backlit and has a resolution of 1366 x 768.

Other features include Intel GMA 4500MHD graphics, 320GB HDD, integrated 8x DVD drive, WiFi, three USB 2.0 ports, HDMI out, and a 6-cell battery. The notebook also has a memory card reader and a multi-gesture track pad.

A 1.5GB HDD is standard, as is a DVD burner, though more expensive models get a Blu ray drive as well.  Connectivity includes a USB top panel with ports and a niche for you to store your PMP or cellphone while it’s charging.

As for the other models, the SX Series kicks off at $559.99 with an Intel Core i3 2.93GHz processor, 6GB of DDR3 memory, Intel GMA X4500HD graphics and a 1TB HDD, with connectivity including HDMI for easy hook-up to your HDTV.  Finally the DX Series starts at $849.99 with a 3.2GHz Core i5 CPU, NVIDIA GeForce GT220 1GB graphics, 8GB of DDR3 memory and a 1TB HDD, together with both DVD and Blu ray drives.

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GATEWAY BRINGS ENHANCED DESIGN, BLU-RAY DRIVES, USER FRIENDLY FEATURES AND FASTER PERFORMANCE TO ITS FX, DX AND SX DESKTOP PCs

IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 3, 2010 – Gateway today announced the addition of new models and features across its line of gaming, multimedia and small form factor PCs.

The FX Series of affordable gaming PCs gets a redesign that includes a modernized chassis and new lighting accents. The DX line of multimedia PCs and SX small form factor PCs both now include eco-friendly 1TB drives and powerful Intel Core i5 and i3 Processors, respectively. In addition, the FX and DX now include models with Blu-ray drives.

FX Series Desktops – Continuing to Redefine the Mainstream Gaming PC
With a newly designed chassis, Gateway’s value line of gaming PCs continues to break all the rules, managing to pack more performance and features than ever before into a powerful PC that blows the doors off competitively priced systems. The new design maximizes usability and includes numerous additions that enhance the computing experience.

“When it comes to online entertainment, PC gaming and value, Gateway’s FX Series can’t be beat,” said Steve Smith, Gateway desktop product marketing. “While maintaining our price/performance leadership position, the new FX models boast a race car-like design with red accents and lighting, and include several new features that enhance the convenience and use of the PC.”

The new FX design makes it easy to access and use key features, providing simple and quick access to ports and peripherals. The top front of the PC includes high-def headphone and microphone jacks, while an angled media card reader makes it easy to insert, remove and transfer data from cameras and other devices. This can be especially helpful when the PC is placed under a desk.

A handy recessed storage tray on the top of the chassis makes it easy to place cameras, smartphones and MP3 players when downloading files. At the back of this tray, users will find two additional USB ports, which provide convenient connectivity for miscellaneous peripherals. Just behind this recessed area is an enclosed rear compartment which provides a place to store and hide the excess cables from any peripherals placed on the tray.

The control dial for the system’s adjustable lighting effects can also be found on the top front of the unit, as well as the Photo Frame, stand by and backup buttons.

Boasting a 1.5TB drive, FX users will have plenty of room for photos, movies, music libraries and more. Tool-less expansion bays provide additional storage room for growth and backup. A convenient access door on the front of the PC conceals two external hard drive bays, and glides down effortlessly with a slight push on the front latch. Eject buttons for the optical disk drives are also conveniently and seamlessly integrated into the front sides of the PC.

Not to be outdone by its user friendly features, both new models in the FX line feature ATI Radeon HD5850 graphics and the Intel® Core™ i7-860 processor with Turbo Boost Technology for killer performance. The FX6831-03 also boasts a Blu-ray drive and 16GB of DDR3 memory, making it a true gaming solution.

Gateway® FX6831-03
• MSRP: $1,699.99
• Intel® Core i7™ 860, 2.8GHz w/Turbo Boost Technology up to 3.46GHz
• ATI Radeon HD5850 w/1GB discrete video memory
• 16GB memory (DDR3 dual channel 1333MHz)
• 1.5TB SATA hard drive (1) (7200RPM)
• 16X DVD+/-R/RW SuperMulti
• Blu-ray disc 4X BD-ROM / DVD-SuperMulti Drive
• Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit

Gateway® FX6831-01
• MSRP: $1,299.99
• Intel® Core i7™ 860, 2.8GHz w/Turbo Boost Technology up to 3.46GHz
• ATI Radeon HD5850 w/1GB discrete video memory
• 8GB memory (DDR3 dual channel 1333MHz)
• 1.5TB SATA hard drive (1) (7200RPM)
• 16X DVD+/-R/RW SuperMulti Drive
• Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit

SX Series Desktops – Tiny Desktops Big on Performance
Gateway has also enhanced its award winning SX Series small form factor desktop.

The SX2840-01 features the powerful Intel Core i3 530 processor, 6GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. This tiny little PC offers capabilities that rival those of many full-size tower desktops providing enough muscle to be used as a primary PC, while fitting nicely in a dorm room, kitchen or home office.

In addition to its top-notch horsepower, its small size and HDMI port makes it ideally suited for use in a main living area, where it can easily be used to power a home theatre system.

The new SX also features a handy device holder and front accessible multi-in-one card reader for ease-of-use. The Photo Frame button turns an attached monitor into a slide show of favorite photos, another nice feature when used in a main living area. Consumers will also appreciate the eco-friendly 1TB Green Product Hard Drive, which uses a variable RPM, consuming less energy while staying cool and quiet.

Gateway® SX2840-01
• MSRP: $559.99
• Intel Core i3 530 (2.93GHz) processor
• Integrated Intel GMA X4500HD graphics
• 6GB memory (DDR3 dual channel 1333MHz)
• 1TB SATA (green product – variable RPM)
• 16X DVD+/-R/RW SuperMulti Drive
• Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit

DX Series Desktops – Multimedia Workhorses now Offer Blu-Ray Drives
Gateway’s multimedia powerhouse line, the DX Series, now includes a model configured with the powerful Intel Core i5 650 processor and a Blu-ray drive. Combined with NVIDIA GeForce graphics and 6GB of memory, the DX4831-03 is ideal for running demanding applications, casual game playing and graphic-intensive content creation.

DX models also include features that add value to the overall computing experience, such as:
• USB ports, audio jacks and a card reader positioned at the top of the system for maximum visibility and easy access.
• A digital device holder, providing a convenient place to rest phones, cameras and MP3 players.
• A Photo Frame button for displaying a slide show of favorite photos.
• An eco-friendly 1TB Green Product Hard Drive, which consumes less energy and runs cooler and quieter.

Gateway DX4831-03
• MSRP: $849.99
• Intel Core i5 650, 3.2GHz w/Turbo Boost Technology up to 3.46GHz
• NVIDIA GeForce GT220 w/1GB discrete video memory
• 8GB DDR3 dual channel 1333MHz
• 1TB SATA (green product – variable RPM)
• 16X DVD+/-R/RW SuperMulti Drive
• Blu-ray disc 4X BD-ROM / DVD-SuperMulti Drive
• Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit

The notebook has an 11.6-inch 1366 x 768 HD resolution screen and uses an Intel Pentium SU4100 ULV processor. The machine has 4GB of RAM, 320GB of storage and the optical drive is an 8X super multi drive. The machine has a memory card reader and three USB ports as well.

Other features include 802.11b/g/n WiFi, an integrated webcam, multi touch track pad with gesture support, and HDMI out. Power comes from a standard 6-cell 5600mAh battery. The EC14D will ship later this month for $629.99.

To make that 10hrs you’ll need the 5,600mAh extended battery, while other models only get the regular 4,400mAh pack that’s apparently good for up to 8hrs runtime.  Ports include three USB 2.0, a multiformat memory card reader, audio in/out and ethernet, and there’s also a multitouch trackpad, speakers and a digital microphone along with the webcam.

The Gateway LT2118u will arrive later in January with the extended battery, 250GB hard-drive and WiFi b/g/n, priced at $349.99.  Other SKUs will also be available, priced from $299.99.  The LT21 series will be available in black, white and red.

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Gateway LT21 Series Netbooks Deliver Ten Hours of Battery Life to Stay Better Connected, Productive

New 6-cell battery options, powerful Wifi 802.11N long-range wireless for enhanced connectivity; Latest Intel tech and keyboard design deliver improved overall usability

IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 6, 2010 – Gateway Inc. today introduces the Gateway LT21 Series netbook, which helps customers stay productive and connected for longer than ever with up to 10 hours(1) of battery life, as well as models with 802.11N Wifi and the latest technologies for mobile computing.

The Gateway LT21 netbook models with the 6-cell Li-ion Extended (5600mAh) battery achieve unparalleled battery uptime. When combined with the new faster and more reliable 802.11b/g/N Wifi wireless connection, Gateway customers can use their on-the-go time to be productive and have fun.

Additional Gateway LT21 models are available with the standard 6-cell Li-Ion battery (4400mAh) and 802.11b/g Wifi and provide up to eight hours of battery life and a reliable wireless connection.

“Netbooks have been firmly embraced by consumers as an incredibly convenient, easy-to-use way to stay connected, be more productive and stay in touch,” said John Nguyen, product marketing manager for Gateway. “Gateway LT21 Series netbooks are designed to go anywhere for use by anyone, as their sleek form factor and intuitive design naturally fit into how people live and connect today.”

Offering the latest in technology, this ultimate mobile computing companion features the latest technology including an Intel® Atom™ N450 processor and an integrated webcam. Plus, its new sleek design has been updated so that it is more comfortable to use and transport. Weighing only 2.76 pounds and measuring only about an inch thin, the Gateway LT21 netbook is easy to carry by hand or in a book bag or purse, so customers will have it handy to connect to the Internet, stay in touch, and access social networks like Facebook and YouTube.

Performance and Connectivity a Step Ahead

The new line of Gateway LT21 Series netbooks uses the latest Intel N450 Atom processor to deliver enhanced speed and responsiveness. In addition, the new Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 3150 graphics with 64MB of dedicated video memory and support for Microsoft DirectX® 9 provides excellent graphics performance for crisp and clear visuals.

In addition to boosting performance, the new Intel Atom N450 processor requires less power, further contributing to the long battery life. So no matter which battery customers choose – the 6-cell Extended battery that delivers up to 10 hours of battery life, or the Standard 6-cell Li-ion Standard battery that delivers up to eight hours – they can be assured they’re getting long battery life.(1)

Designed to keep customers connected on-the-go, Gateway LT21 netbooks are equipped with either 802.11b/g/N or 802.11b/g Wifi wireless to for a secure and fast wireless connection. For personal visual communications, the netbooks are equipped with a built-in webcam that can be used to record video emails, video chat as well as capture memories with still photos and live video that can be posted to personal blogs and websites. Also, the netbooks’ built-in digital microphone keeps background noise levels low for better voice quality. The Gateway LT21 netbooks feature Fast Ethernet for a speedy wired connection.

Designed to be the Ultimate On-the-Go Companion

The new design of the Gateway LT21 netbook was designed with the on-the-go customer in mind. The Gateway LT Series netbook line now comes with an 10.1-inch LED-backlit TFT display that delivers a 22.2 percent power savings compared to traditional netbook displays.(2) The 10.1-inch widescreen display has a 1024×600 resolution for crisp visuals while providing plenty of room to view digital media, web pages, email and more.

The netbooks’ new design includes a new larger keyboard that is 93 percent of the size of a full-sized keyboard with an enhanced design and layout that has resulted in larger keys and key pitch for an improved typing experience, especially for touch typists. Also, the 6-cell-batteries were designed to prop the netbook up slightly for a more convenient typing experience.

The unique Multi-Gesture Touchpad on the new Gateway LT21 netbooks lets customers intuitively navigate websites, documents and digital media with finger motions that are replicated on the screen. For example, customers can swirl their fingers in a circular motion to scroll through web pages, long lists of files and music playlists. Or, customers can use a pinching motion to zoom in and out on photos and documents.

Full-featured with all the latest technology features, the Gateway LT21 netbook line is ready to use for storing, sharing and enjoying digital media. They come with a full 1GB of memory and either 160GB or 250GB of hard drive space(3), so customers will have plenty of room for photos, music and other files. They can be easily connected to the latest peripherals thanks to its integrated ports; they have three USB 2.0, Ethernet and VGA as well as a multi-in-one digital card reader.
Available in Cherry Red, NightSky Black and Glacier White, the Gateway LT21 Series netbook line has a subtle wave pattern in the lid of the chassis, enhancing its appeal. Models are available with either Windows® 7 Starter or Genuine Windows XP Home.

Available Configurations Pricing and Availability

The new Gateway LT21 Series will be available later this month at many retailers in several configurations at a starting manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $299.99. One of the configurations follows:

Gateway LT2118u

• Intel® Atom™ Processor N450 (1.66GHz, 667MHz FSB, 512KB L2 Cache)
• Windows® 7 Starter
• 10.1-inch WSVGA 16:9 ratio TFT LCD (1024×600 resolution)
• Mobile Intel® NM10 Express Chipset
• 1024MB DDR2 667 MHz SDRAM
• 250GB SATA 5400RPM Hard Drive(3)
• Integrated Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 3150
• Multi-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader
• 802.11b/g/N Wi-Fi CERTIFIED®
• Built-in Web Camera
• Multi-Gesture Touchpad?
• Two Built-in Stereo Speakers
• Dolby Headphone Technology
• Digital Microphone
• Three USB 2.0 Ports
• 6-cell (5600mAH) Extended Li-ion Battery
• Chassis: Cherry Red
• Energy Star
• One-Year Standard Warranty
• 2.62 lbs.
• 10.17 (w) x 7.28 (D) x 0.99 inches (H)
• Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price: $349.99

*Note: Also available in the same configuration and price as the above-listed Gateway LT2118u: Gateway LT2119u in NightSkyBlack and the Gateway LT2120u in Glacier White.

The Gateway LT21 netbook line comes with additional preinstalled software including Microsoft Works with Office Home and Student 2007 Trial, Gateway Recovery Management, Adobe® Reader®, and Norton Internet Security™ 2009 Trial(4).

Gateway Limited Warranty, Service and Support

The Gateway LT21 Series netbook line is backed by a one year limited warranty(5). Gateway’s commitment to quality and reliability is evident in its award-winning line of PCs as well as in its exceptional service and support programs(6). In addition to the company’s standard limited warranty options, its extensive online support center helps customers maximize their PC investment; it gives them easy access to customer support representatives and information on important issues such as limited warranties, technical issues and upgrading.

According to the FCC listing, the notebook will be branded not only as a Gateway and an Acer but – as some of the photos show – as a Packard Bell.  The company’s various brands are sold in different regions, so it’s unlikely that all three will appear on the same shelves at the same time.

Ports include HDMI, VGA, three USB 2.0, audio in/out and power, and the tablet is believed to boast up to 8hrs of battery life.  A large port on the bottom gives easy access [pdf link] to the hard-drive, RAM slots and wireless card; no word on when they’ll go on sale.

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The netbook is the Gateway LT that normally sells for $99. On Black Friday Verizon Wireless will offer the netbook for only $29. The machine has a 10.1-inch screen, 160GB HDD, and 1GB of RAM. Naturally, you will have to agree to a new contract and pay for service each month.

Verizon will also be offering the HTC Ozone for $9.99 and the LG Versa for $29.99, both are buy one get one free deals. The Mifi 2200 will sell for $49.99 after a $50 mail-n rebate on Black Friday. The specials are good from Friday the 27 through November 30.

Rumors tipped up early in the week that Samsung might be considering moving heavily into Android as an OS for its smartphones and away from Windows Mobile. One analyst claims that in 2010 Samsung will decrease the use of Windows Mobile to 50% from 80% of its smartphones today. Moxi pulled the wraps off its slick new three tuner HD DVR this week and slashed the price on some of its other gear. If you have wanted to record three shows at once while watching a fourth, this is the DVR for you.

The Nokia N900 shipped Tuesday and we offered up a video demo of the device. The phone even ships with a video out cable ready for watching content on your big screen right out of the box. Bang & Olufsen offered up a new BeoVision 7-55 HDTV mid-week that carries a MSRP of $18,000. You could get an entire home theater setup for that much money and way less if you shop right.

Withings added an update for its WiFi Body Scale that adds the ability to automatically Tweet your weight if you want. The feature if off by default so you don’t have to worry about accidentally showing your weight online. Details of the number of DROID handsets Motorola sold the first weekend the device was available tipped up this week. According to unofficial numbers Verizon sold 100,000 of the handsets the first weekend.

Netflix streaming went live on the PS3 Tuesday and we found out the reason for the Blu-ray disc was that Netflix uses BD-Live on the PS3. That is a slick way to get around any streaming agreements with Microsoft. Details on the launch of the motion capturing Project Natal camera for the Xbox 360 leaked Wednesday. Project Natal is said to be hitting store shelves in November 2010.

Strategy Analytics reported this week that Apple was the most profitable handset vendor with $1.6 billion in operating profits. Nokia was second with $1.1 billion. The Amazon Kindle app for the PC launched this week. The app allows readers to access the digital bookstore and their previous purchases on their notebook.

Intel released its Reader for users with learning disabilities like dyslexia this week. The thing has a camera built in that snaps a pic of the text and the Reader then converts the text to speech. Axitron announced Thursday that it was lowering the price of its Modbooks. Both new machines and conversions of your notebook have seen prices slashed with new systems for $1,599 and conversions for $649.99.

An Apple patent app turned up this week that was for some new tablet input tech. the patent app has thrown new fuel on the fires of rumor speculation that an Apple tablet is coming. Intel and AMD settled their long running litigation against each other this week. The results were Intel giving AMD $1.2 billion and a new 5-year licensing agreement between the two firms.

We got hands on with the Nokia Booklet 3G this week with a video unboxing and first impression of the netbook. The screen is incredibly glossy raising concerns for comfort in bright rooms, the final verdict remains to be seen in our full review. The PS3 has an update inbound that will add support for Facebook. PS3 owners can get their social networking fix soon.

Lenovo and Qualcomm have unveiled a new smartbook that will hit the AT&T network eventually. Exact specifications for the machine are unknown at this time. Dell unveiled the Zino HD in America this week. The little machine can be optioned with Blu-ray and will make one heck of a nice HTPC. Dell is also set to launch its Mini 3i Android phone in China soon and in Brazil before the end of the year. We still expect the handset to hit AT&T early next year in America.

Panasonic introduced its new MW-10 digital photo frame this week with a full audio system inside compete with AM/FM tuner and CD player. The screen is 9-inches and it has a USB port and internal memory for photos. ICD showed off its cool looking 15-inch Vega Android 2.0 tablet this week. The big 15.6-inch screen has a resolution of 1366 x 768 and uses NVIDIA Tegra chipset. It should hit in the first half of 2010.

Friday we reviewed the Gateway EC54 15.6-inch notebook. The verdict is if you want power over long battery life shop elsewhere. However, if you want a moderately powerful machine with all day run time this is the rig for you. The $80 Menq EasyPC E790 Android netbook was spied on video Friday. As you expect for $80, the machine is no powerhouse.

We heard on Friday that Google’s Chrome OS might be set to release in the next week. The new OS should find its way onto notebooks, netbooks, and desktop machines that are designed for low cost. That’s it for this edition, thanks for reading!

Given that Acer acquired Gateway back in 2007, it comes as little surprise that the EC54′s hardware design and build quality are pretty much on a par with Acer’s recent Aspire consumer notebooks. It’s a reasonably stylish, if not especially eye-catching notebook, with a glossy lid that’s guaranteed to pick up fingerprints. While the majority of the chassis is solid, the keyboard does feels a little flimsy; happily the trackpad is pleasantly smooth and responsive.

Inside, Intel’s CULV processors make an appearance, in this case the 1.3GHz Pentium SU4100, paired here with 4GB of DDR3 memory and a 320GB 5,400rpm hard-drive; it comes with Windows 7 Home Premium. While we’re used to seeing the CULV chips show up in 11- to 13-inch ultraportables, it’s a little unusual for them to crop up in a 15.6-inch machine which might more regularly have a mainstream CPU. As a result, the Geekbench benchmarking results aren’t especially impressive: with an overall score of 2105 the EC54 lags slightly behind the 1.4GHz Acer Aspire Timeline 3810T we reviewed four months ago.

In use, however, the SU4100 manages to keep things moving at a reasonable pace, and while we wouldn’t want to tote the EC54 as our video crunching machine it’s nonetheless capable of simultaneous web browsing, media playback and email. Gateway have squeezed in a reasonable amount of connectivity, too, with three USB 2.0 ports, an HDMI port, multiformat memory card reader and audio in/out, along with a DVD drive. Still, we’d like to have seen eSATA, either as a dedicated port or a combo option with one of the USB 2.0. Wireless is standard WiFi b/g/n, but Bluetooth is an option.

The EC54′s 15.6-inch LED-backlit display runs at 1,366 x 768, and while you would be wise not to expect dramatic things from the GMA 4500MHD graphics chipset, we were at least impressed by the brightness of the panel. While it’s not specifically an “outdoor” screen, we were able – at the higher end of the brightness scale, at least – to use the Gateway outside with no visibility problems. Speakers are reasonably loud and crisp, but as you might expect lack bass.

Gateway rate the EC54 at up to eight hours runtime from the 6-cell 5,600mAh Li-Ion battery. In practice we managed around seven hours of mixed usage, made up of around two hours internet surfing, an hour’s worth of online flash video playback and four hours of Xvid video playback. That’s a decent showing for a 15.6-inch machine, and with more cautious use – or a diet of simple typing rather than video playback, along with shutting the WiFi off and dimming screen brightness – we don’t doubt that you could hit and potentially exceed Gateway’s predictions.

Overall, the Gateway EC54 squeezes into a reasonable niche among CULV notebooks, offering the extended runtime we’d expect from a smaller machine with the larger display from a regular laptop. If you’ve found yourself squinting at 14-inch or smaller models then the 15.6-inches on offer from the Gateway – while not exactly overspilling with pixels – should give your eyes a rest. With an MRSP of $649.99, meanwhile, the impact on your wallet should be pretty painless, too; however, if you err toward performance versus prolonged time away from an outlet, we’d suggest shopping around for more powerful machines that sacrifice a little battery life.

The EC14 can be specified with a choice of Pentium dual-core, Celeron dual-core or Celeron single-core CPUs, and comes in Cherry Red and NightSky Black.  It has a dual microphone array, webcam, multiformat memory card reader and tips the scales at 3.79lbs; ports include HDMI, gigabit ethernet and three USB 2.0.

As for the EC54/EC58 models, they come in Arctic Silver and Pacific Blue, and can be outfitted with Core 2 Duo or Pentium dual-core CPUs.  They, too, have the same microphone array and webcam, together with a one-touch PowerSave button, HDMI port, multitouch trackpad and a DVD drive.

Pricing for the Gateway EC14 range starts from $549.99, while the EC54/EC58 range starts from $649.99.  All models will launch from October 22nd with Windows 7 preinstalled.

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Thin-and-Light Gateway EC Series Notebooks Deliver Long Battery Life and Distinctive Style

All-day productivity, fun, communication with up to eight hours of battery life in head-turning lightweight and thin designs

SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 19, 2009 – The new Gateway EC Series notebook PCs debut today in two of the most popular sizes for today’s busy computer users – 15.6-inch mainstream size for productivity maximizers and the 11.6-inch ultraportable size for road warriors – both delivering up to eight hours of battery life(1).

The new Gateway EC Series models will both be available this week in retail stores nationwide with the launch of Windows 7.

The new Gateway EC58, EC54 and EC14 notebook PC lines deliver all-day productivity, reliable wireless connectivity and 6-8 hours(1) of battery life, so customers can get more done while away from their home or office. Plus, the Gateway EC models let customers go longer without having to recharge, reducing energy consumption and making them very environmentally friendly.

The upscale and distinctive design of the new Gateway EC58 and EC54 lines is the ideal complement to its advanced battery life and thin-and-lightweight form factor. Both models start at only 5.29 pounds and are merely an inch thin, so they can be comfortably transported by hand or in a briefcase or backpack. The sleek form factor still has room for a large 15.6-inch LED-backlit HD widescreen display that delivers video in stunning detail, for excellent mobile cinematic entertainment. Plus, the EC58 and EC54 notebook PCs come in a sophisticated and understated design featuring a brushed aluminium alloy chassis available in Arctic Silver and Pacific Blue.

Mobile enthusiasts who want to remain connected and productive on-the-go will find the Gateway EC14 ultraportable notebook the ideal choice for them. With its 11.6-inch HD LED-backlit display, notebook-standard Intel processors and a full-size keyboard, customers can use it to enjoy web browsing, video chats and running all their usual applications. Plus, it’s designed for mobility — its integrated 802.11b/g/Draft N Wifi, compact form factor and low weight of only 3.79 pounds make it ready to take on the road. Flashy and fun in an eye-catching glossy chassis, the Gateway EC14 series comes in Cherry Red and NightSky Black.

“The new Gateway EC Series product lines were designed for the many PC users that have embraced the fun and productivity of being able to compute and stay in touch while away from their home or office,” said Ray Sawall, senior manager of product marketing for Acer America. “We’re delivering exactly what they need – incredibly long and reliable battery life, vibrant widescreen displays, and wireless connectivity – all in uniquely stylish thin and lightweight designs.”

Full Productivity and Entertainment in a Sleek, Lightweight Size
Elegantly crafted, the Gateway EC58 and EC54 Series notebooks are thin and light enough to take anywhere, and so stylish that customers will want to show them off. The slim one-inch profile simplifies mobility, since it’s easy to grip and handle on the go. The ultra-durable aluminium alloy design delivers excellent protection for the display, while the brushed silky smooth cover is upscale in its minimalist approach.

The high-capacity 6-cell Li-ion battery gives users up to eight hours of battery life(1) for all-day productivity, fun and communications. Integrated 802.11b/g Draft-N wireless provides a reliable untethered connection to hotspots and wireless networks. Plus, the integrated webcam and digital microphone delivers smooth video and voice quality for real-time video streaming, online chatting, and video conferences. In addition, Gateway customers can enjoy even more uptime with the Gateway PowerSave one-touch key, which puts the notebook into energy conservation mode with a single touch. The Gateway EC58 and EC54 lines feature the Gateway MyBackup Manager for backing-up important files and information, as well as the PowerSave solution for maximizing battery life.

Designed to readily handle everyday computing tasks, the EC58 and EC54 notebooks use ultra-low voltage Intel Core 2 Duo and Pentium Dual-Core processors. The notebooks deliver excellent computing performance and generate low heat output, since they use Intel’s Laminar Wall Jet technology to cool internal components and the case. As a result, the Gateway EC58 and EC54 notebooks are incredibly comfortable in customers’ hands as well as on their laps.

On-the-go entertainment is dynamic and exciting with the large 15.6-inch LED-backlit display that features a 16:9 aspect ratio and 1366 x 768 (WXGA) pixel resolution. Images are incredibly clear and crisp, while the cinematic-quality video is realistic and smooth. Dolby Sound Room audio enhancement and two built-in speakers deliver crisp, natural surround sound to complement the stunning video.

Compact, Packed with Features
They eye-catching design of the Gateway EC14 Series lets everyone know it’s the ultimate notebook for on-the-go computing. Available with a 6-cell battery, the Gateway EC14 notebook line provides battery life of up to eight hours, so customers can use it nearly all day to stay in touch.(1) This long battery life is the perfect complement to the ultraportable notebooks’ sleek size that measures only about an inch thick and weighs only 3.79 pounds.

Updating social networking sites and exploring web pages is easy with the EC14′s integrated Wifi 802.11b/g/Draft N. Plus, customers can capture video and photos and stay in touch via video chat with the integrated webcam and built-in digital microphone that provides excellent voice quality. Consumers will enjoy listening to audio with the Dolby Headphones and two built-in stereo speakers.

To ensure customers have all the horsepower they need to drive applications, the Gateway EC14 line is well-appointed with Intel Ultra Low Voltage Pentium Dual Core, Celeron Dual Core and Celeron (single core) processors, a hard drive up to 500GB in capacity, a multi-in-1 media card reader and 4GB of memory that may be upgraded to 8GB.

The attention-grabbing design of the Gateway EC14 models is fun and youthful, while details such as rounded edges, engraved logo and silver trim make the design even more compelling. The textured palm rest provides a comfortable hand rest for consumers.

Gateway Extras Maximize Mobile Capabilities
The Gateway EC Series notebooks enhance productivity with a Multi-Gesture Touchpad that can be used with unique movements so customers can intuitively move through Internet sites and digital media. For example, customers can make an inward or outward pinching motion to naturally zoom in and out on photos. They can move two fingers horizontally to flip through photos and web pages. Also, customers can swirl their fingers in a circular motion to scroll through web pages, long lists of files and music playlists. The TouchPad can also be disabled with a one-touch button, eliminating accidental cursor movement with palms and wrists when using an external mouse.

Additionally, these new models come with Windows 7 Home Premium, which makes mobile computing more reliable and responsive, enhancing the user experience. In addition, the Gateway EC notebook lines are Energy Star qualified.

Configurations, Pricing and Availability
The new Gateway EC Series will be available beginning Oct 22, each with Windows 7. Sample configurations and pricing are listed below.

Gateway EC1430u – MSRP $549.99
• Intel® Pentium Dual Core Processor SU4100 (1.3GHz, 2MB L2 cache, 800MHz FSB)
• Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
• 11.6-inch HD Widescreen Ultrabright LED-backlit TFT LCD (1366 x 768 resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio)
• Mobile Intel®GS45 Express Chipset
• Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
• 4096MB DDR2 Dual-Channel 667MHz memory upgradeable to 8GB
• 320GB(2) 5400RPM SATA hard drive
• Integrated webcam
• Multi-in-1 digital media card reader
• Intel® WiFi Link 1000 802.11b/g/Draft-N WiFi CERTIFIED® featuring MIMO technology
• Gigabit Ehternet LAN
• Three USB 2.0 ports
• HDMI port
• Multi-Gesture Touchpad with Keypad lock
• Standard 6-cell Li-ion (5600 mAh) Battery
• Gateway MyBackup Button
• 3.93 lbs.
• 11.2” (W) x 0.87-1.18” to 1.18” (H) x 8.03” (D)

Gateway EC5409u MSRP $649.99
• Intel Pentium® Dual-Core Processor SU4100 (1.30GHz, 2MB L2 cache, 800MHz FSB)
• Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
• 15.6-inch HD Widescreen Ultrabright LED-backlit TFT LCD (1366 x 768 resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio)
• Mobile Intel®GS45 Express Chipset
• Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
• 4096MB DDR3 Dual-Channel 1066MHz memory upgradeable to 8GB
• 320GB(2) 5400RPM SATA hard drive
• 8x DVD-SuperMulti Double-Layer Drive
• Integrated HD webcam
• Multi-in-1 digital media card reader
• 2nd Generation Dolby Sound Room® Audio Enhancement
• Intel® WiFi Link 1000 802.11b/g/Draft-N WiFi CERTIFIED® featuring MIMO technology
• Gigabit Ehternet LAN
• Three USB 2.0 ports
• HDMI port
• Multi-Gesture Touchpad with Keypad lock
• Dedicated numeric keypad
• Standard 6-cell Li-ion (5600 mAh) Battery
• 5.29 lbs.
• 14.85” (W) x 1.01-1.08” (H) x 10.0” (D)

Gateway Limited Warranty, Service and Support
The Gateway EC Series notebook PCs are backed by a one year warranty.(3) Gateway’s commitment to quality and reliability is evident in its award-winning line of PCs as well as in its exceptional service and support programs. In addition to the company’s standard limited warranty options, its extensive online support center helps customers maximize their PC investment; it gives them easy access to customer support representatives and information on important issues such as warranties, technical issues and upgrading.(4)

About Gateway
Since its founding in 1985, Irvine, Calif.-based Gateway has been a technology pioneer, offering award-winning products and world-class service to customers worldwide. Gateway is a wholly owned subsidiary of Acer Inc., the world’s third-largest PC company. See www.gateway.com for more information.

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(1) Your computer’s battery life may vary depending on product specifications, computer settings, and applications or features launched. Gateway Power Save button must be enabled to achieve the 8+ hours. All batteries’ maximum capacity diminishes with time and use.
(2) Accessible capacity varies; MB = 1 million bytes; GB = 1 billion bytes.
(3) Service methods subject to change without notice or obligation.
(4) Limited warranties and service agreements apply; visit gateway.com or call 1-800-846-2000 for a free copy. Service agreements are issued and performed by third parties. May not be available in all locations. Availability varies. Other conditions apply.

The ZX6800 runs an Intel Core 2 Quad 2.33GHz CPU with 8GB of RAM, ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4670 1GB graphics, a 1TB hard-drive and 64GB SSD (for apps and OS); there’s also WiFi b/g/n, gigabit ethernet, a DVD burner and eSATA port.  A hybrid TV tuner and 5.1 surround sound outputs take care of entertainment.

Meanwhile the cheaper ZX4800 uses a Pentium dual core 2.1GHz CPU with 4GB of RAM, Intel GMA X4500HD graphics, a 750GB hard-drive and the same connectivity of its faster sibling. However it doesn’t have the SSD or TV tuner options.

The Gateway One ZX6800 and ZX4800 will land in late October/early November priced at $1,399.99 and $749.99 respectively.  Meanwhile the FX6810-01, a performance version, will follow on later in 2009.

Press Release:

GATEWAY INTRODUCES NEW GATEWAY ONE ZX SERIES ALL-IN-ONE PCs FEATURING ADVANCED MULTI-TOUCH TECHNOLOGY AND WINDOWS 7

From an entry-level model to a high-performance configuration, Gateway brings elegance, simplicity and advanced features to its new line of multi-touch all-in-ones

IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 7, 2009 – Ushering in the next generation of desktop computing and leveraging the advanced multi-touch capabilities of Microsoft Windows 7, Gateway today introduced the Gateway One ZX Series, all-in-one (AIO) desktop PCs with multi-touch displays.

“While touch PCs to date have been cost-prohibitive and somewhat limited in their capabilities, Gateway is making this new technology more accessible to average consumers, while using an industry-standard solution that isn’t challenging to learn,” said Ray Sawall, senior manager of product marketing for Gateway. “The functionality of Windows 7 and multi-touch brings an entirely new computing experience to consumers, and our affordable all-in-one PCs are the perfect vehicle for showcasing this technology.”

Resembling a sleek flat-panel TV, the glossy jet black Gateway One ZX Series offers an ultra modern, luxurious industrial design, which enhances the look of any room in the home. Small touches add to the system’s clean streamlined design, including an adjustable back stand, integrated speakers, silver and clear acrylic accents and illuminated feet and keyboard – which provide a beautiful ambient glow – and make this PC stand out from the rest.

Integrating both a traditional desktop tower and flat-panel display into one, the Gateway One Series gives consumers the best of both worlds; powerful performance in a stylish, space-saving design, so it can be proudly displayed in any location. In addition to a wireless keyboard and mouse, the One ZX Series includes a seamlessly integrated HD web cam and microphone, keeping the PC’s look and feel clean and elegant. In addition, the integrated high-definition stereo speaker system eliminates extra components and clutter.

The innovative industrial design is offered at a variety of price points and configurations. Both of the Gateway One ZX Series PCs offer a superior multi-touch screen experience and world class performance without the price premium typically associated with all-in-one PCs. The affordable 20-inch ZX4800 Series is ideal for students, while the powerful One ZX6800 Series is a no-compromise, high-performance configuration entirely suitable for serious gaming.

“The advanced functionality, ease-of-use and fun that Windows 7 and multi-touch technology brings to the all-in-one PC category makes it a great time to consider a One ZX Series desktop,” said Sawall. “Combined with the no-compromise performance, advanced features and affordability of our new line, it’s an ideal solution for students, families and media enthusiasts.”

Advanced Touch Screen Technology Ushers in Next Generation Computing
Leveraging the advanced touch capabilities of Windows 7 and multi-touch, the next generation of touch screen technology, the One ZX Series gives consumers a whole new way to interact with their digital data. Delivering a superior touch screen experience, multi-touch offers more gesture combinations than single touch screens; a finer, more accurate way to interface with the PC, and an experience that is fast, intuitive and fun to use. And for those needing to save even more space, the keyboard is now optional.

With multi-touch, consumers simply touch icons on the PC’s screen with just one or two fingertips to launch applications, movies, music, zoom in and out on photos and websites, resize windows and handwrite notes.

In addition, the unique Gateway TouchPortal, an intuitive interface that lies on the top of Windows 7, serves as the starting point for managing a suite of Gateway one-touch “gadgets” and Microsoft touch applications. Gateway’s TouchGadgets provide quick access to music, videos, photos, social media networks and more, and include:

• TouchMusic – create and move music, albums and playlists between multiple devices and applications to enjoy music when and where consumers want it.
• TouchPhoto – view, enjoy and share digital photos simply.
• TouchMediaShare – enjoy and share digital media such as video, create slideshows and easily store, share and upload it with a single touch.
• TouchFriends – make social networks easier to access and more intimate with one-touch access to Facebook and Flikr.
• TouchMemo – handy notepad lets customers jot down quick notes for themselves and others and leave on the “desktop” as a reminder.

In addition, the TouchPortal includes several third party applications optimized for Windows 7 multi-touch, including:

• Cyberlink YouCam 3.0 – enhances web chats; add flames to the background, put on funny hats, or change yourself into an Avatar
• WildTangent games – a suite of games that are operated by touch
• WIN 7 Touch Pack – a set of six multi-touch optimized casual games and applications. Games include: Microsoft Blackboard, Microsoft Garden Pond and Microsoft Rebound. Applications include: Microsoft Surface Globe – lets users browse the world and zoom in on any location on a virtual 3D earth; Microsoft Painter – a touch-based drawing tool; Microsoft Surface Collage – a touch-enabled background; and Microsoft Surface Lagoon – a touch interactive screensaver.

When users want to return to the familiar Windows 7 environment, they merely peel back the Gateway TouchPortal interface with a quick swipe of a finger.

Gateway One ZX6800 Series
The One ZX6800 Series is ideal for enhanced entertainment, graphic design, productivity applications, gaming, web surfing, digital TV and more.

Featuring a large 23-inch full high-definition widescreen display, powerful Intel processors, massive hard drive, wireless connectivity and high-def audio with 5.1-channel surround sound support, consumers can enjoy the most demanding applications and experience the ultimate in digital media, immersing themselves in online and HD entertainment.

The super-charged One ZX6810-01 comes loaded with an Intel Core 2 Quad processor and ATI HD4670 graphics, making it ideal for power-hungry media applications and graphic intensive games – Call of Duty®, World of Warcraft® – play them full-resolution with all the eye candy turned on. In addition, Gateway included a 1TB hard drive and 64GB solid state drive (SSD), so consumers can save data on the standard drive and the operating system and applications on the SSD, significantly improving overall performance. Gamers will be surprised by the impressive gaming capabilities offered in this lightning fast all-in-one PC.

Some models in the One ZX6800 Series offer a hybrid TV tuner and media center remote control, so families can also use the PC as a TV, watching and recording live television from any room in the house. When used in a cramped dorm room or kitchen, eliminating a TV from a desk or countertop can be a tremendous benefit. The wireless keyboard and mouse and a plug-n-boot single power cord further streamline the PC’s work area, keeping it neat and clutter free.

Gateway One ZX6810-01
• MSRP: $1,399.99
• Windows® 7 Home, Premium Edition, 64-bit
• 23-inch full HD widescreen Ultrabright™ LCD
o Resolution: 1920 x 1080 resolution
o Brightness: 300 cd/m2
o Response time: 5 ms
o Contrast ratio: 1000:1
• Intel® Core™ 2 Quad Processor Q8200S (2.33GHz, 4MB L2 cache, 1333MHz FSB)
• Intel® GM45 Express Chipset
• ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4670 Graphics with 1GB DDR3 memory
• 8GB DDR3 SDRAM (1333MHz)
• 1TB SATA hard drive (1) (for data)
• 64GB SSD (Solid State Drive) (for OS and apps)
• 8x DVD+/-R/RW SuperMulti optical drive (slot load)
• Multi-in-one digital media card reader
• Integrated 802.11 b/g/DRAFT-N Wi-Fi CERTIFIED®
• 10/100/1000 (Gigabit) LAN
• 6 USB 2.0 ports (2 side / 4 rear)
• 1 eSATA port
• Wireless keyboard and mouse
• Integrated HD webcam
• Embedded high-definition audio with 5.1 channel audio support
• Built-in 5 watt stereo speakers
• Hybrid TV tuner with remote control

Gateway One ZX4800 Series
Featuring the same design but on a reduced scale, the ZX4800 Series is ideal for smaller environments, such as a dorm, home office or kitchen. Priced unbelievably low for an all-in-one with multi-touch, these models deliver all the power and technology needed for general productivity applications, watching movies and home videos, viewing digital photos, or casual game playing.

Models include a 20-inch high-definition widescreen display, an Intel Pentium processor, roomy hard drives, integrated graphics, webcam, wireless networking and wireless keyboard and mouse.

Gateway One ZX4800-02
• MSRP: $749.99
• Windows® 7 Home, Premium Edition, 64-bit
• 20-inch HD widescreen Ultrabright™ LCD / 1600 x 900 resolution
o Resolution: 1600 x 900 resolution
o Brightness: 250 cd/m2
o Response time: 5 ms
o Contrast ratio: 1000:1
• Intel® Pentium® Dual Core Processor T4300 (2.1GHz, 1MB L2 cache, 800MHz FSB)
• Intel® GL40 Express Chipset
• Intel® GMA X4500HD Graphics
• 4GB DDR2 dual channel memory (800MHz)
• 750GB SATA hard drive (1)
• 8x DVD+/-R/RW SuperMulti optical drive (slot load)
• Multi-in-one digital media card reader
• Integrated 802.11 b/g/DRAFT-N Wi-Fi CERTIFIED®
• 10/100/1000 (Gigabit) LAN
• 6 USB 2.0 ports (2 side / 4 rear)
• Wireless keyboard and mouse
• Integrated HD webcam
• Embedded high-definition audio with 5.1 channel audio support
• Built-in 5 watt stereo speakers

The Gateway One ZX6800 and ZX4800 all-in-one PCs will be available late October/early November at leading online retailers nationwide. The high-performance FX6810-01 will be available later in Q4.

About Gateway
Since its founding in 1985, Irvine, Calif.-based Gateway has been a technology pioneer, offering award-winning products and world-class service to customers worldwide. Gateway is a wholly owned subsidiary of Acer Inc., the world’s third-largest PC company. See www.gateway.com for more information.

Gateway LT2016u Netbook Available In Verizon Wireless Communications Stores Nationwide On Oct. 4

BASKING RIDGE, N.J. – Verizon Wireless and Gateway announced today that the Gateway LT2016u netbook now comes with Verizon Wireless’ Mobile Broadband service built into the device. With Mobile Broadband, Verizon Wireless customers can stay in touch and remain productive in more places using Verizon Wireless’ 3G network, the nation’s largest and most reliable. Available Oct. 4, the Gateway LT2016u provides continuous access to the Internet so Verizon Wireless customers can check e-mail, update their social networking sites and blogs, browse Web sites, and post video to the Web using the integrated webcam.

Available color: Chassis color is Night Sky Black

Gateway LT2016u Lifestyle features:
• 10.1-inch high-definition WSVGA LED backlit display that is large enough to easily view multiple windows and Web sites
• Comfortable to hold and easy to transport, the Gateway LT2016u fits neatly into a purse or backpack and is fashionable with its modern silver trim accents
• Comes with an extended 6-cell battery that provides battery life of up to six hours
• Uses the Intel® Atom™ N270 processor that promotes power efficiency to deliver excellent mobile performance and wireless connectivity on the go
• Well-equipped with a full 1 GB of memory, 160 GB of hard drive space, and a digital media card reader

Gateway LT2016u Key specifications:
• 10.1-inch SD 1024 x 600 resolution TFT LCD
• Intel Atom N270 processor (1.60 GHz, 512 KB L2 cache, 533 MHz FSB)
• 1 GB DDR2 533 MHz SDRAM
• 160 GB hard disk drive
• Multi-in-one card reader: SD, MMC, RS-MMC, Memory Stick, MS Pro, and XD
• Optimized Dolby Headphone technology and two built-in stereo speakers
• Built-in digital microphone
• Integrated 0.3 megapixel webcam
• Wireless broadband connectivity: 3G
• Wi-Fi: 802.11 b/g
• Ports: USB 2.0, headphone out, microphone in, Ethernet, and VGA
• Dimension/Weight: 10.17” (l) x 7.24” (d) x 1.03” (h); 2.95 lbs.
• 6-cell battery
• Windows XP Home Edition

Gateway LT2016u Price and availability:
• The Gateway LT2016u will be available online at www.verizonwireless.com and in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores beginning Oct. 4 for $149.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement. Customers will receive the rebate in the form of a debit card; upon receipt, customers may use the card as cash anywhere debit cards are accepted.
• Customers can select from various price plans for Mobile Broadband access:
o $39.99 monthly access for 250 MB monthly allowance and 10 cents per megabyte overage
o $59.99 monthly access for 5 GB monthly allowance and 5 cents per megabyte overage
• For additional information on Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to www.verizonwireless.com.

VERIZON WIRELESS RAZZLE WILL DAZZLE AVID TEXTERS AND MUSIC LOVERS

BASKING RIDGE, N.J. – Verizon Wireless today introduced the Verizon Wireless Razzle™, a fashionable phone developed by Personal Communications Devices, LLC, that boasts a unique tilt-and-swivel design for more comfortable text messaging and quicker access to the built-in music player. Music can be downloaded from Verizon Wireless’ V CAST Music with Rhapsody service (subscription and PC downloads) and stored on the pre-installed 1 GB microSD™ card. The Razzle will be available online at www.verizonwireless.com beginning Oct. 6. It will be available in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores later this month.
Color: Sleek and shiny black case with lime green highlights

Razzle Key features:
• QWERTY keypad and music controls on tilt-and-swivel bar
• Large 2.2” 262K color TFT display
• Built-in 1.3 megapixel camera
• 1X, Dual-band CDMA (1800/1900 MHz)
• Bluetooth®-capable with support for the following profiles: headset, hands-free, stereo, phonebook access, and object push for vCard and vCalendar

Razzle Lifestyle features:
• Access to Mobile Web
• Media Center-capable for easy downloading of games, ringtones and more
• VZ NavigatorSM-capable – Customers get audible turn-by-turn directions to more than 15 million points of interest and can share the directions with others
• Text, picture and voice messaging
• Task bar for shortcuts to menus
• T9 predictive text
• Voice commands
• Up to 1,000-entry phone book
• Speakerphone
• Bilingual Interface – English and Spanish languages

Razzle Price and availability:
• The Verizon Wireless Razzle will be available online for $69.99 with a new two-year customer agreement. The Razzle will be available in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores later this month.
• For additional information on Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to www.verizonwireless.com.

VERIZON WIRELESS AND MOTOROLA ANNOUNCE MOTOROLA BARRAGE

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., and SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – Verizon Wireless and Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) today announced the Motorola Barrage™. This rugged device sports a tough-as-nails exterior. Designed to be submersible for up to 30 minutes in one meter of water, it is constructed from chrome, glass, mesh and rubber – protecting it against blowing rain, humidity, solar radiation, high and low temperatures, blowing dust, salt fog, altitude, shock, vibration and transit drop. The Motorola Barrage also features a best-in-class Push to Talk capability for quick conversations as well as exclusive Verizon Wireless multimedia and entertainment services so customers never have to rough it, even when they’re using the device in rough environments.

Motorola Barrage Key features:
• Mil Spec certified for extra strength and protection from blowing rain, humidity, solar radiation, high and low temperatures, blowing dust, salt fog, altitude, shock, vibration and transit drop
• Waterproof when submerged in up to one meter of water for up to 30 minutes
• Push to Talk features for fast, clear and reliable calls and chirps
• Large battery that packs 1170 mAH for extended talk time
• 2.0 megapixel camera and camcorder
• Dual speakers for high quality audio to cut through noise
Motorola Barrage Lifestyle features:
• Premium services from Verizon Wireless, including VZ NavigatorSM, V CAST Music with Rhapsody and V CAST Video on Demand

• Access to Verizon Wireless’ Push to Talk service that leverages the company’s Evolution-Data Optimized (EV-DO) Revision A (Rev. A) network to provide customers with fast two-way communication to get their jobs done quickly and efficiently

Motorola Barrage Price and availability:
• The Motorola Barrage will be available online at www.verizonwireless.com and in business sales channels beginning Oct.1 for $129.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement. It will be in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores beginning Nov. 16. A non-camera version of the phone will be available on Oct. 21. Customers will receive the mail-in rebate in the form of a debit card; upon receipt, customers may use the card as cash anywhere debit cards are accepted.
• Verizon Wireless customers can add Unlimited Push to Talk for $5 per month per line to any qualifying Nationwide voice plan.

CONNECT IN COLOR WITH THE NOKIA 2705 SHADE

The Nokia Shade – Light-Weight, Compact and Colorful

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., and WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. – Verizon Wireless and Nokia introduce the Nokia 2705 Shade™, a compact flip phone that fits in a pocket or purse for stylish connectivity. Available initially as an online exclusive, customers will have the option of purchasing the phone with or without a camera. The Nokia Shade also allows the customer to have the ability to choose the color of their choice with Xpress-onTM covers, sold separately.
Nokia 2705 Shade Key features:
• Large display on one of the smallest devices available at Verizon Wireless
• VZ NavigatorSM-capable to give customers access to more than 15 million points of interest
• Connect in color with Xpress-on changeable covers (sold separately)

Nokia 2705 Shade Lifestyle features:
• Stylish and sleek with interchangeable covers for added personalization
• Stores up to 1,000 contacts
• Light-weight and easily fits into a pocket or purse
• Text, picture and voice messaging capabilities
• Up to 300 minutes of usage time or up to 360 hours of standby time
• 1.3 megapixel camera
• Bluetooth® compatible with support for the following Bluetooth profiles: headset, hands-free, phonebook access, basic printing, and object push (for vCard and vCalendar)
• Micro USB 2.0 compatible
• Access to Mobile Web

Nokia 2705 Shade Price and availability:
• The Nokia Shade with camera will be available online beginning Oct. 6 at www.verizonwireless.com for $29.99 with a new two-year customer agreement.
• Customers can purchase Xpress-on changeable covers in blue, red and purple for $19.99 by visiting www.verizonwireless.com.

Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Because purple is the awareness color for domestic violence, those who purchase the Nokia Shade with a camera online during Domestic Violence Awareness Month will receive a free picture frame phone lanyard and a purple Nokia Xpress-on Cover while supplies last. Additionally, the Nokia Shade features pre-loaded wallpapers that highlight HopeLine®, Verizon Wireless’ phone recycling and reuse program, and it is the first Verizon Wireless phone to have #HOPE pre-programmed into the contact list. When customers dial #HOPE, they are connected to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, where they can receive information or help with domestic violence situations or questions. To learn more about Verizon Wireless’ efforts around Domestic Violence Awareness Month, visit www.verizonwireless.com/HopeLineDVAM.

First impressions are fair. To judge solely by appearance, Gateway have thrown some decent design at the NV5214u: the chassis and trim is obviously plastic, given the price, but they’re nicely patterned and cleanly molded. Hands on and most of the common touch-points are solid, with the lid showing some flex but the keyboard being generally firm and the trackpad mildly textured. The single mouse button bar hides two keys, with a Gateway logo in the middle, and the pad itself recognizes various multitouch gestures including chiral-scroll and pinch-zoom. Since the 15.6-inch 16:9 aspect LCD display is pretty broad, Gateway have squeezed a separate numeric keypad to the right of the keyboard, which means you end up with a slightly smaller ‘board overall compared to a normal desktop unit. It’s still usable, though, even with the flat rather than dished key-caps.

The screen itself is a 720p-capable 1,366 x 768 panel with LED backlighting, and it’s bright enough that we could use it comfortable outside, albeit not in direct sunlight. That’s paired with an AMD Athlon 64 X2 QL64 2.1GHz processor, 4GB of DDR3 memory, ATI Radeon HD 3200 graphics and a 320GB SATA Hard-drive, and running Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit as its OS. Ports include a 5-in-1 memory card reader, three USB 2.0, both HDMI and VGA output, but no eSATA; wireless connectivity is limited to WiFi a/g/n, and does not include Bluetooth. All of that, plus the 6-cell Li-Ion battery, adds up to a hefty weight of 6.82lbs, which means the NV5214u is not really something we’d like to be carrying every day.

Performance is neither great nor bad, and certainly snappy enough for everyday use. We put it through its paces with Geekbench, and the NV5214u scored 2389 overall; decent processor scores were dragged down by middling memory performance. Still, it’s comfortably ahead of Atom-based netbooks which can retail for around the same figure. If your primary uses are to be browsing, watching some video, messaging and running Office apps, you’ll have no problems doing that on the NV5214u, and we were comfortably able to multitask with a few browser windows, IM and music in the background.

That music sounds fair through the NV5214u’s stereo speakers, though quality takes a big dip as the volume rises. There’s also no separate subwoofer as you sometimes see in desktop replacement machines, so we’d be more likely to plug in an external speaker set. What you do get is easy access to the RAM, hard-drive and miniPCI wireless card, thanks to a dog-leg hatch on the bottom. When we plugged in large display via HDMI the NV5214u held its own, both with DVD playback and downloaded HD files.

As for battery life, you’ll get enough juice for a film and some left over. We switched brightness to full, left WiFi turned on and started playing an HD video file (on the NV5214u’s own display, rather than via the HDMI port) and saw 2.5hrs of runtime. That’s reasonable for a budget notebook of this size, though pales in comparison to similarly priced netbooks and CULV machines.

In the end, then, it comes down to portability versus performance. If you’re planning to carry around your notebook between classes (or indeed regularly between rooms at home) then you may want to look at a lighter, more power-independent model than the Gateway. If, though, you’re content with just occasional lifting then the greater performance of the NV5214u’s grown-up components easily oust the netbook competition. The design is fair and construction reasonable, but it’s the budget price that really tips the scales in the Gateway NV5214u’s favor.

There’s also WiFi b/g, a webcam, multi-format memory card reader, three USB 2.0 ports and a VGA output, together with audio in/out and stereo speakers.  The netbook weighs 2.62lbs and measures in at 10.17 x 7.24 x 1.03 inches with its 3-cell Li-Ion battery, which Gateway tip for up to 3hrs of runtime.

Both black and cherry-red versions are available, each running Windows XP and priced at $299.99.  All well and good, but this is basically a reworking of Acer’s Aspire One D250 (Acer own the Gateway brand), which the briefest of searches on Amazon shows is available in black, white or red for $295.99 with free shipping.

Press Release:

Gateway Expands LT Netbook Line to Maximize Mobility, Communications

Svelte 10.1-inch Model Ideal for On-the-Go Mobility; Delivers Convenient Wireless Connectivity

SAN JOSE, Calif., July 20, 2009 – Gateway Inc. today introduces the Gateway LT2000, a new sleek and compact netbook with a 10.1-inch TFT LED-backlit display that will let mobile customers maximize their time on the go to stay connected and productive. At the core of the Gateway netbook line is excellent mobility and wireless communications, so customers can shop online, browse websites, make VOIP(1) calls, and stay in touch with friends and colleagues via email and social networks. The Gateway LT2000 netbook line is powered by Intel Atom processors and can provide easy access to the Internet via Wi-Fi 802.11b/g.
Incredibly portable, the new Gateway LT2000 netbook line measures only about an inch thin and weighs only 2.62 pounds so it is comfortable to hold, easy to transport and fits neatly into a purse or backpack. Boasting the same fashionable design seen in the Gateway LT3100 netbooks launched last month, the new Gateway LT2000 netbooks come in NightSky Black and Cherry Red with an engraved Gateway logo and modern silver trim accents.

“The new sleek Gateway LT2000 netbooks let customers do more with their time on the go – from enjoying the Internet to video chatting and staying in touch via email and social networks,” said Ray Sawall, senior product marketing manager for Gateway. “The expressive design is modern and stylish, looking perfect whether it’s used for work or play.”

Its 10.1-inch TFT LED-backlit LCD display gives today’s mobile-savvy customer the room they need to view web pages, documents, email, digital media and more. The Gateway LT2000′s petite form factor features all the ports for connecting to the latest peripherals. It has three USB 2.0, Ethernet and VGA as well as a multi-in-one digital card reader.

Additional Features Make it Incredibly Functional
The new Gateway LT2000 netbooks are well-equipped with features that make them highly useful for enjoying life on the go. They come with a full 1GB of memory and 160GB of hard drive space(2), so customers have ample room for music, photos and other files. The integrated webcam is ready to go with a simple software click. Customers can capture memories with still photos and live video that can be posted to personal blogs and sites like YouTube and Facebook. Also, video emails and video conferencing calls offer a more personal way to stay in touch.

The unique Multi-Gesture Touchpad on the new Gateway LT2000 netbooks lets users move around websites, documents and digital media in an incredibly intuitive way. For example, customers can swirl their fingers in a circular motion to scroll through web pages, long lists of files and music playlists. In addition, customers can move two fingers to flip through photos, web pages and PDF documents as well as make an inward or outward pinching motion to zoom in and out on photos and documents.

The new Gateway LT2000 netbooks use the latest Intel® Atom(TM) processors to deliver excellent mobile performance while promoting extended battery life and power efficiency. The line provides up to 3 hours of battery life (3).

Available Configurations Pricing and Availability
The new Gateway LT2000 is available now in several configurations at a starting manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $299.99. One of the configurations follows:

Gateway LT2001u
• Intel® Atom(TM) Processor N270 (1.60GHz, 533MHz FSB, 512KB L2 Cache)
• Genuine Microsoft Windows XP® Home (Service Pack 3)
• 10.1-inch WSVGA 16:9 ratio TFT LCD (1024×600 resolution)
• Mobile Intel® 945GSE Express Chipset
• 1024MB DDR2 533 MHz SDRAM
• 160GB SATA 5400RPM Hard Drive(2)
• Integrated Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950
• Multi-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader
• 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED®
• Web Camera
• Two Built-in Stereo Speakers
• Dolby Headphone Technology
• Three USB 2.0 Ports
• 3-cell Li-ion Battery
• Chassis: NightSky Black
• One-Year Standard Warranty
• 2.62 lbs.
• 10.17 (w) x 7.24 (D) x 1.03 inches (H)
• Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price: $299.99

*Note: Cherry Red Version is available in the same configuration at the same price as model number Gateway LT2021u.

The Gateway LT2000 netbook line comes with additional preinstalled software including Microsoft Works with Office Home and Student 2007 Trial, Gateway Recovery Management, Adobe® Reader®, and Norton Internet Security(TM) 2009 Trial(4).

Gateway Limited Warranty, Service and Support
The Gateway LT2000 netbook line is backed by a one year limited warranty (5). Gateway’s commitment to quality and reliability is evident in its award-winning line of PCs as well as in its exceptional service and support programs (6). In addition to the company’s standard limited warranty options, its extensive online support center helps customers maximize their PC investment; it gives them easy access to customer support representatives and information on important issues such as limited warranties, technical issues and upgrading.

About Gateway
Since its founding in 1985, Irvine, Calif.-based Gateway has been a technology pioneer, offering award-winning products and world-class service to customers worldwide. Gateway is a wholly owned subsidiary of Acer Inc., the world’s third-largest PC company. See www.gateway.com for more information.

# # #

All offers subject to change without notice or obligation and may not be available through all sales channels. Prices listed are manufacturer suggested retail prices and may vary by retail location. Applicable taxes extra. ©2008 Gateway, Inc. Gateway Terms & Conditions of Sale apply. Trademarks used herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in the United States and other countries. Intel and Core are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. Other product or service names mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners.

(1) Requires an internet connection and telephone adapter.
(2) Accessible capacity varies; MB = 1 million bytes; GB = 1 billion bytes.
(3) Battery life measured under MobileMark2007. Battery life varies depending on product specifications, computer settings, and applications or features launched, and may be reduced if Windows Aero(TM) is enabled. All batteries’ maximum capacity diminishes with time and use.
(4) Trial periods vary depending on the geographic region and specifications.
(5) Limited warranties and service agreements apply; visit gateway.com or call 1-800-846-2000 for a free copy. Service agreements are issued and performed by third parties. May not be available in all locations. Availability varies. Other conditions apply.
(6) Service methods subject to change without notice or obligation.

First up is the P-7809u, a 17-inch notebook with a Montevina 2.53GHz Core 2 Duo processor, a 500GB hard drive and 4GB of RAM. Pricing is expected to be around $1,250 though a release date is not yet known.

Also receiving an update was the P-7807u, which possesses a 2.4GHz Core 2 Duo processor, a 320GB hard drive and 4GB of RAM. We don’t have a release date for this one, either, but the price is expected to be $1,100.

Meanwhile the two first DX Series models are the DX3400-03 and the DX4820-02.  The former has an AMD Phenom X4 9750 2.4GHz processor with 8GB of DDR2 RAM, a 1TB hard-drive, ATI Radeon HD 4650 graphics (with 1GB of memory) and integrated WiFi b/g.  The later uses Intel’s Core 2 Quad Q8400 2.66GHz processor, with 8GB of DDR3 RAM, a 750GB hard-drive, and NVIDIA GeForce G210 graphics (with 512MB of memory). 

All three systems have gigabit ethernet, a multiformat card reader, at least eight USB ports, VGA or DVI as well as HDMI outputs, and HD audio support.  The two Intel-based systems also have Firewire and eSATA ports, while the AMD-based DX model has an integrated TV tuner.  Gateway are also hawking their FHD monitor series, the 21.5-inch FHD2101 and 24-inch FHD2402, which both support 1920 x 1080 Full-HD resolution.

The new PCs will be available in the last week of June, priced at $499.99 for the SX2800-01, $749.99 for the DX4300-03, and $899.99 for the DX4820-02 (which also comes with a 23-inch 1920 x 1080 LCD monitor).  The FHD2101 LCD display is $199.99 while the FHD2402 is $269.99; both are available now. 

Press Release:

Gateway’s Back-to-School Desktop PCs Include Smaller, More Compact Designs That Are Big on Value and Capabilities

New Gateway Monitors Offer Edge-to-Edge Glass and Premium Features

IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today Gateway introduced smaller, more powerful back-to-school desktop PCs featuring leading technologies ideal for productivity, entertainment and digital photography. From the tiny small form factor SX Series to the compact DX Series mini-tower line, Gateway’s new desktops are big on value, power and features. Complementing these desktops are Gateway’s FHD Series of monitors featuring a new edge-to-edge glass design.

“Bigger isn’t necessarily better when it comes to desktop size, especially in a cramped dorm room,” said Glenn Jystad, senior manager, desktop products, Gateway. “Our smaller models include more than enough capabilities and leading technologies for the vast majority of students and general consumers, and help save costs and space.”

Lifestyle Enhancing Features

Big on user-friendly features, both SX Series and DX Series PCs include several unique design elements that address how people use computers today, making the overall computing experience more convenient and intuitive.

Families and photo buffs managing large amounts of digital images will find Gateway’s unique “digital photo frame” button one of their favorite features on both of the new PCs. With a single touch, it delivers a slide show of favorite photos, perfect for displaying and enjoying new baby pictures, wedding or vacation photos.

To make transferring photos and other data to the PCs easier, Gateway included a handy “device deck” on the new systems. This small recessed area on top of the chassis is the perfect spot to set a camera, MP3 player or camcorder while connecting to USB ports and downloading media.

In addition, the front access digital media card reader can be tilted upward, so it can be easily seen and accessed if the chassis is placed under a desk; a rear cable management hook makes it easy to organize cables running from the rear ports; and a grip on the backside of the chassis makes it easy to pick up and move the systems from location to location.

SX Series Desktops

Gateway’s first small form factor desktop line, the SX Series, delivers all the power and technology needed for general productivity use and casual gaming, in a tiny size. Small enough to fit nicely in a small dorm room or placed inconspicuously in a kitchen or the family den, it’s an ideal solution as a primary or secondary PC.

The first model available in the series is the $499.99 Gateway SX2800-01, which offers a powerful Intel® C2Q 8200 processor coupled with 4GB of memory for quick system response and powering through productivity and multimedia applications with ease.

Integrated Intel® Graphics delivers vibrant video, making it perfectly suited for watching movies, home video, viewing digital photos, or casual game playing. Home theater enthusiasts will appreciate the HDMI port, which delivers the highest quality visuals and high-fidelity audio to a big screen TV or external LCD through a single cable.

The new Gateway SX2800-01 will be available the last week of June at select retailers throughout the U.S. Additional models in this line will be available soon.

Models / Specs / Pricing

SX2800-01 (small form factor)

MSRP: $499.99
Intel® Core™ 2 Quad Q8200 (2.33GHz, 4MB L2 cache, 1333MHz)
Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X4500
Intel® G43 Express Chipset + ICH10
4GB DDR3 SDRAM
640GB SATA hard drive (1)
18x DVD+/-R/RW SuperMulti Drive featuring Labelflash™ Technology (2)
Multi-in-one digital media card reader
Windows® Vista Home Premium 64 bit
10/100/1000 (Gigabit) LAN
9 USB 2.0 ports (5 front / 4 rear)
1 IEEE 1394a port (front, mini)
1 eSATA port (rear)
1 HDMI port (rear)
1 VGA port (rear)
High-definition audio with 6-channel (5.1) audio support
USB powered stereo speakers
DX Series Desktops

Gateway’s new DX Series models are multimedia and entertainment powerhouses. Offering a choice of AMD or Intel Dual- or Quad-Core processors, massive amounts of memory and gigantic hard drives, these compact mini-towers deliver extreme performance and incredible system response to power users’ intense demands.

Whether students are dominating the latest games, watching streaming video or editing data for school assignments, the DX line provides all the power needed to handle processor-hungry multimedia applications.

Cutting edge audio and visual entertainment features make the new DX models the ideal desktops for all types of digital entertainment and serious graphic applications. Smooth video playback with extraordinarily detailed environments and film-quality game effects are achieved through NVIDIA GeForce graphics. Theater-like sound is delivered through 8-channel high definition audio support.

The DX Series also offers expansion capabilities, including two external 5.25”, three internal 3.5” bays and numerous expansion slots for full size video cards, wireless LAN or advanced audio cards (two PCI, one PCIE x1 and one PCI-E x16).

The new Gateway DX Series of mini-tower PCs includes several models which will be available the last week of June at select retailers throughout the U.S. Two sample configurations follow.

Models / Specs / Pricing

DX4300-03 (mini-tower)

MSRP: $749.99
AMD Phenom™ X4 9750 (2.4GHz, 512KBx4 L2 cache, 2400MHz)
ATI Radeon™ HD 4650 graphics card (1GB video memory)
AMD® RS780 chipset
8GB DDR2 SDRAM
1TB SATA hard drive (1)
18x DVD+/-R/RW SuperMulti Drive featuring Labelflash™ Technology (2)
Multi-in-one digital media card reader
Windows® Vista Home Premium 64-bit
802.11 b/g wireless
10/100/1000 (Gigabit) LAN
8 USB 2.0 ports (4 front / 4 rear)
1 HDMI port (rear / mini)
1 DVI port
High-definition audio with 8-channel (7.1) audio support
USB powered stereo speakers
TV Tuner
DX4820-02 (mini-tower)

MSRP: $899.99
Intel® Core™ 2 Quad Q8400 (2.66GHz, 4MB L2 cache)
NVIDIA® GeForce® G210 graphics card (512MB video memory)
Intel G43 Express chipset
8GB DDR3 SDRAM
750GB SATA hard drive (1)
18x DVD+/-R/RW SuperMulti Drive featuring Labelflash™ Technology (2)
Multi-in-one digital media card reader
Windows® Vista Home Premium 64 bit
10/100/1000 (Gigabit) LAN
8 USB 2.0 ports (4 front / 4 rear)
1 1394 (rear / miniport)
1 HDMI port (rear)
1 VGA port (rear)
High-definition audio with 8-channel (7.1) audio support
Gateway FHX2300 bmid 23” HD Widescreen LCD
1920 x 1080 resolution
75Hz (maximum) refresh rate
5ms response rate
40000:1 max (dynamic) contrast ratio
300cd/m2 brightness
160° (H)/160° (V) viewing angles
16.7 million colors
6 + Hi-FRC bits
Inputs: 1x HDMI, 1x DVI-D (HDCP), 1x VGA
(2) 2 W speakers
Energy Star Compliant
Gateway FHD Series of Monitors Provide Rich Features and Elegant Edge-to-Edge Design

The Gateway FHD Series of high-definition LCD monitors offer consumers the best in performance and design. The stylish new line features an edge-to-edge screen, elegant black bezel, metallic-silver highlights and an L-shaped stand with a brushed-aluminum finish. Discreet touch-sensitive controls add to the clean streamlined design, while automatically sensing contact with the lightest touch.

All of the FHD monitors offer the maximum level of HD support with a 16:9 aspect ratio, increasing multitasking possibilities to enhance productivity and deliver an exceptional multimedia experience. Additionally, the 1920×1080 resolution makes the monitors ideal for 1080p full HD gaming, movies, multimedia content and productivity applications.

To further enhance the visual performance of the monitors, the Gateway FHD Series features high contrast ratios, fast response times and 300 cd/m2 brightness. They also offer a versatile card reader, making it easy to display content from a PDA, mobile phone, digital camera or other portable device.

The monitors also provide 170-degree horizontal and 160-degree vertical viewing angles for an improved viewing experience. The displays also support VGA and HDMI as well as DVI (with High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) for viewing digital movies, digital photos, PC files and copy protected content.

The flagship monitor of the series, the Gateway FHD2402 offers a high-quality built-in webcam, so having face-to-face contact with friends, family and colleagues is easy and convenient. The webcam features Gateway’s ClearLite technology that enhances image capture in low light for clear images in all lighting conditions, and improves frame rate for smooth motion recording.

To boost the visual experience of movies and games, the Gateway FHD monitors also come with two premium built-in speakers for high-performance sound.

The Gateway FHD Series of monitors come in a range of sizes including 21.5-inch, 23-inch and 24-inch. They are available now at select retailers throughout the U.S. Two sample configurations follow:

Models / Specs / Pricing

Gateway FHD2102 bmidgz

MSRP: $199.99
21.5-inch Widescreen
1920×1080 Maximum Resolution
60Hz (Maximum) Refresh Rate
5ms Response Time
20000:1 Max (Dynamic) Contrast Ratio
300cd/m2 Brightness
170° (H)/160° (V) Viewing Angles
16.7 Million Colors
6 + Hi-FRC Bits
Inputs: 1x HDMI, 1x DVI-D (HDCP), 1x VGA, 1 USB hub
(2) 2 W Speakers
Energy Star Compliant
Gateway FHD2402 bmidgz

MSRP: $269.99
24-inch Widescreen
1920×1080 Maximum Resolution
60Hz (Maximum) Refresh Rate
2ms Response Time
40000:1 Max (Dynamic) Contrast Ratio
300cd/m2 Brightness
170° (H)/160° (V) Viewing Angles
16.7 Million Colors
6 + Hi-FRC Bits
Inputs: 1x HDMI, 1x DVI-D (HDCP), 1x VGA, 1 USB hub
(2) 2 W Speakers
Energy Star Compliant
About Gateway

Since its founding in 1985, Irvine, Calif.-based Gateway has been a technology pioneer, offering award-winning products and world-class service to customers worldwide. Gateway is a wholly owned subsidiary of Acer Inc., the world’s third-largest PC company. See www.gateway.com for more information.

All offers subject to change without notice or obligation and may not be available through all sales channels. Prices listed are manufacturer suggested retail prices and may vary by retail location. Applicable taxes extra. ©2008 Gateway, Inc. Gateway Terms & Conditions of Sale apply. Trademarks used herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in the United States and other countries. Intel and Core are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. Other product or service names mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners.

(1) Accessible capacity varies; MB = 1 million bytes; GB = 1 billion bytes.

(2) LabelFlashTM is a trademark of Yamaha Corporation

Other specs include a 1.2GHz Athlon 64 processor and a Radeon X1270 graphics card. It also features 2GB of RAM and Windows Vista Home Basic. It actually has the specs to support the Aero Glass interface.

This new netbook has a 6-cell battery, a 250GB hard drive, a card reader, a webcam and a touchpad with multi-touch features. You can get the LT3100 netbook starting today in red or black for $400.

Storage is courtesy of a 3.5-inch SATA-II hard-drive, with capacities varying according to model, plus there’s a discrete graphics card (unspecified), hybrid TV tuner and integrated speakers.  Connectivity includes WiFi a/b/g/n, gigabit ethernet and what looks to be an ExpressCard slot.

No word on where we’ll be seeing the Gateway ZX6800 released, though it’s likely to be a European product.  Pricing, too, is unconfirmed, but we wouldn’t expect it to come cheaply.

So, what’s the big deal here? It seems the big design element Pininfarina brought to the package is that swooped cut out toward the bottom of the display. Yeah. That’s about it. I can’t really spot much else than that.

Sure, it looks nice and is pretty sleek, but it’s not earth-shattering, that’s for certain. The ID series sports a 15.6-inch display that’s LED backlit and has a 16:9 aspect ratio. Other features include multi-touch gesture support and Dolby speakers.

[via Gizmodo]