Gateway Notebook PC Breaks Battery Life Barrier to Provide All Day Computing
February 10 2005 - 8:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
Gateway Notebook PC Breaks Battery Life Barrier to Provide All Day
Computing New Notebook Supports Professional Needs with
Unprecedented Flexibility, Performance, Investment Protection and
Advance Options IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Gateway today announced the Gateway(R) M460 series notebook PC, a
new highly-scalable, performance- oriented notebook that delivers
battery life up to ten plus hours(1), which is unprecedented in its
class. The notebook is ideal for professional customers, including
businesses, educational institutions and government agencies.
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Gateway M460 notebook was designed to provide maximum battery life
and the widest range of advanced battery options. It provides from
four to seven hours of battery life on a single charge with one of
the primary 6-cell, 8-cell and 12-cell Lithium Ion batteries(1).
Also, the notebook has a modular hot-swap bay, so an optional
modular 6-cell battery can be used with the 12-cell primary battery
to achieve up to ten plus hours of battery life for all-day
computing(1). When combined with the notebook's thin-and-light
design -- starting weight is less than six pounds and it measures
as little as 1.31 inches(2) thin -- the battery life and other
features make the Gateway M460 the obvious choice for professionals
looking for a powerful, portable PC. The Gateway M460 can be
customized with a wide range of features, including displays,
processors, memory, hard drives and optical drives, so each
organization can choose the configurations that best fit their
needs. As a result, it can be configured to meet almost any budget
or performance specification. This flexibility saves IT
departments' time and money by letting them standardize on a single
notebook platform, regardless of the varied end-user requirements.
Further protecting Gateway customers' investment, the Gateway M460
promises image stability and a long managed life cycle like its
predecessors, the Gateway M405 and Gateway 450. "The Gateway M460
addresses professional organizations' needs for a flexible,
powerful notebook," said Greg Memo, Gateway's senior vice
president, products & operations. "This single platform can be
customized for use in a range of environments, making it easier for
IT departments to manage. It also provides investment protection
thanks to its new powerful, industry-standard technology and long
life cycle." Based on the new Intel(R) 915 chipset, and available
with high performance Intel(R) Centrino(R) mobile technology, the
Gateway M460 delivers a multitude of benefits for customers. The
M460 supports the latest Intel Pentium-M and Intel Celeron-M
processors for optimized mobile performance. It also utilizes PCI
Express, which provides faster performance and improved graphics.
DDR2 memory further improves system performance. The Gateway M460
incorporates a range of options that enable it to scale to meet a
range of requirements. The notebook is offered with either a
15.4-inch widescreen display, which is ideal for departments such
as accounting or graphics design, or a 15-inch standard display,
for employees undertaking general computing tasks. The modular
hot-swap bay supports removable optical drives, a second hard
drive, a second battery or floppy drive. Gateway customers can use
the PC's advanced connectivity features to work in the office,
classroom, at home or on the road. The Gateway M460 delivers
improved support for wireless security and the ability to connect
to a variety of standard networks. The notebook offers the latest
in wireless computing technology with Intel Pro Wireless LAN
(802.11b/g and 802.11a/b/g) options. The notebook is also equipped
with Gigabit Ethernet to ensure the fastest possible network
connection. For a convenient connection in the office, an optional
docking solution is available to support the M460. Incorporating
the new thin-and-light industrial design that was unveiled with the
Gateway M210 in late 2004, the new Gateway M460 is stylish and
sleek. In addition to sharing the same look and feel, Gateway
designed the M460 to utilize a new line of common batteries, AC
adapters and docking solutions that will support other Gateway
notebooks for the professional market. As a result, IT departments
can stock fewer replacement parts, since they are used across
multiple notebook platforms. "The new sleek design and
professional-oriented features make this a notebook platform that
many organizations should consider," said Rob Enderle, principal
analyst, The Enderle Group. "Its combination of display options,
docking capabilities, advanced battery options, platform stability
and shared components with other Gateway notebooks makes it a
compelling choice for businesses and institutions." Gateway will
offer several suggested configurations that may then be customized
to meet specific requirements. Sample configurations include the
following: * The Gateway M460XL, offered at a starting price of
$1,399.99, includes an Intel Pentium-M Processor 750 (1.86GHz), a
15.4-inch WXGA TFT Active Matrix Display, 512MB of DDR2 memory, a
80GB hard drive(3), a modular 8x DVD�R/�RW/CD-RW drive, integrated
Intel 802.11g Wireless and a 6-cell battery. * The Gateway 460CS
can be customized to extend battery life up to ten plus hours by
utilizing a 12-cell primary battery and a 6-cell modular battery.
The $1,389.98 price includes these battery options as well as an
Intel Pentium-M Processor 750 (1.86GHz), a 15.0-inch XGA TFT Active
Matrix Display, 512MB of DDR2 memory, a 40GB hard drive(3) and
integrated Intel 802.11g Wireless. * The standard configuration of
the Gateway M460CS is offered at a starting price of $899.99. It
includes an Intel Celeron-M Processor 350 (1.3GHz), a 15.0-inch XGA
TFT Active Matrix Display, 256MB of DDR2 memory, a 40GB hard
drive(3), a modular 24x/10x/24x CD-RW/8x DVD-ROM combo drive,
integrated Intel 802.11g Wireless and a 6-cell battery. Gateway
supports the Gateway M460 notebook with a limited warranty (4). For
more information on Gateway products, customers can visit
http://www.gateway.com/ or call 1-800-GATEWAY. From value-priced
servers to ultra-reliable desktops to a full line of notebooks,
Gateway has served organizations for more than 15 years. Gateway
uses its multi-channel approach to make the purchase, use and
support of technology simple. Gateway customers include many of the
world's leading organizations, such as the U.S. Defense Logistics
Agency, the University of Arizona, Harvard University, California
Highway Patrol and others. For more information on Gateway
Professional solutions, visit http://www.gateway.com/business.
About Gateway Since its founding in 1985, Irvine, Calif.-based
Gateway (NYSE:GTW) has been a technology pioneer, offering
award-winning PCs and related products to consumers, businesses,
government agencies and schools. After acquiring eMachines in early
2004, Gateway is now the third largest PC company in the U.S. and
among the top ten worldwide. The company's value-based eMachines
brand is sold exclusively by leading retailers worldwide, while the
premium Gateway line is available at major retailers, over the web
and phone, and through its direct and indirect sales force. See
http://www.gateway.com/ for more information. All offers valid in
U.S. only and are subject to change without notice or obligation.
May not be available through all sales channels. Prices exclude
shipping and handling. Applicable taxes extra. (1) Battery life
will vary depending on actual use factors. Based on Mobile Mark
2002 battery life test. M460 configuration tested included an Intel
Pentium processor 750 1.86GHz, integrated Intel Graphics Media
Accelerator 900, 15-inch XGA TFT display and 512MB of DDR2 memory.
(2) Thickness ranges from 1.31" to 1.40". Weight varies with
options. (3) Accessible capacity varies; MB = 1 million bytes; GB =
1 billion bytes. (4) Service methods subject to change without
notice or obligation. 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. Phone charges may apply for tech
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