Gateway Makes It Easier for Consumers to Order Their Perfect PC; New Line Supports Intel Pentium 4 600 Series 64-Bit Processors
February 24 2005 - 2:36PM
PR Newswire (US)
Gateway Makes It Easier for Consumers to Order Their Perfect PC;
New Line Supports Intel Pentium 4 600 Series 64-Bit Processors
Consumers Can Choose From Wide Selection of Features on New PCs;
Gateway Expands Line of Quiet, Reliable BTX Desktop PCs IRVINE,
Calif., Feb. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Gateway today introduced
through its direct sales channel a complete new line of desktop PCs
that can be customized with the widest selection of options the
company has ever offered, including new Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 600
series 64-bit processors. (Logo:
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customers who visit http://www.gateway.com/ or call 1-800-GATEWAY
will be able to select the features that best fit their needs,
including a choice of up to six options per category, including
processors, displays, memory, hard drives, optical drives,
speakers, audio cards, graphics cards, digital media readers,
keyboards and software. "Most consumers and professionals are
pretty savvy about what they need in a PC -- and this new line will
let them be even more discerning," said Marc Demars, Gateway's
senior director of product marketing. "Thanks to the company's
efficient business model and flexibility, Gateway customers can
personalize their PC systems with the upgrades they want and
eliminate the extras they don't need. As a result, our customers
can decide to integrate an advanced double-layer DVD+/-R/RW multi
format drive into an entry level PC. Or, they may want to customize
their PC with the latest 64-bit Intel 600 Series Processors, the
highest performance graphics and audio cards to optimize their game
playing experience." Gateway 9310: Performance-Driven, Cool and
Quiet The Gateway(R) 9310 Series PCs deliver the latest technology
and premium features for consumers who want a system that provides
cutting-edge technology for games, digital video editing and other
demanding applications. All of the 9310 Series PCs are based on the
unique patent-pending design that optimizes Intel's BTX (Balanced
Technology Extended) architecture, resulting in a quieter and more
reliable PC. Gateway's BTX PCs circulate up to three times more air
than traditional PCs, so internal components like processors, hard
drives and graphics cards are cooled more efficiently -- resulting
in improved system reliability. The Gateway 9310 Series PCs build
on Intel's BTX design to incorporate large, slow-speed fans which
provide whisper-quiet operation. Also, the overall performance is
improved by the design, which better cools PCI Express video cards
that face into the wind tunnel. This design also allows the highest
end video cards to occupy only one slot, instead of two, leaving an
additional slot for gamers and power users to fill. Gateway's
innovative BTX case is ready for expansion with seven bays and five
PCI slots (one PCI Express x16, three PCI and one PCI Express x1
slot.) The Gateway 9310 Series incorporates the latest technology,
including the new Intel Pentium 4 600 series processors that are
ready to support 64-bit software using Intel(R) Extended Memory 64
Technology. Hyper Threading Technology(1) makes it easier and
faster to take on several tasks, such as burning a music CD while
viewing digital photos or working on a spreadsheet. Also, the new
9310 Series PCs using the new Intel processors have twice the cache
for improved performance, enhanced power management and improved
virus protection. These new PCs can be customized with the latest
high-end features for optimum performance and functionality.
Customers can choose several options of LCD flat panel and CRT
displays, SATA hard drives, up to 4GB of DDR2 memory, and up to
500GB of storage(2). The systems also feature the latest in
networking technology -- integrated Gigabit (10/100/1000) Ethernet
-- to ensure a fast network connection. Digital media and gaming
are enhanced by all the choices offered in the Gateway 9310 Series.
Customers can choose from dedicated graphics cards from both ATI
and nVidia to get realistic gaming images and enhanced graphics
playback. Also, customers can choose between Intel High Definition
Audio for high-fidelity 7.1 surround sound or a 24-bit SoundBlaster
Audigy2 ZS sound card. Customers can select from multiple optical
drives, including a 16X double-layer DVD+/-RW multi-format drive
that can burn up to 8.5GB of data on double-layer DVD media, as
well as an 8-in-1 memory card reader. The Gateway 9310 Series is
offered in several recommended configurations that are priced
starting at only $1,099.99. Other New Gateway PCs Range from Value
to Performance Systems Customers looking for a PC that can deliver
the right features and performance at competitive prices have the
choice of several new Gateway PCs, all of which can be customized
to meet the user's specific requirements. Like the Gateway 9310
Series, the entire line of Gateway PCs can be customized with a
wide selection of hardware options including processor, display,
memory, hard drive, digital media manager, optical drive, audio
solution, speakers, keyboard and mouse. * Gateway 3310S: Starting
at just $499.99, this PC features several choices of Intel(R)
Celeron(R) processors. It also includes integrated Intel Extreme
Graphics 2 with graphics performance that is up to 45 percent
higher than systems using Intel's previous generation graphics
engine. The PC delivers excellent performance for email, web
browsing, word processing and other productivity functions. *
Gateway 5310S: Delivering added performance at a very competitive
price, the Gateway 5310S features Intel Pentium 4 processors and
the latest Intel integrated graphics, which provides up to 10 times
the graphics performance of the Gateway 3310S. In addition to the
choice of several Pentium 4 processors, the PC includes up to 2GB
of DDR SDRAM, as well as premium technology, such as SATA hard
drives, Intel 5.1 surround sound audio, and Intel Graphics Media
Accelerator 900 with up to 128MB of shared DDR memory. The PC is
priced starting at only $599.99. * Gateway 7310S: The Gateway 7310S
is ideal for consumers who want additional power and performance
for high-end gaming and multitasking. The PC includes Intel Pentium
4 processors with Hyper Threading(1) technology, PCI Express, SATA
hard drives running at 7200 RPM, and supports up to 2GB of DDR
SDRAM. High-definition Intel 5.1 surround sound audio further
enhances the entertainment experience. Plus, the PC can also be
expanded with high performance PCI Express graphics. The PC is
priced starting at just $799.99. The Gateway 9310 series, 7310S,
5310S and 3310S PCs come standard with Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP
Home Edition. Windows XP Professional and Microsoft Office can be
selected as an upgrade if desired. The new PCs are supported by the
company's standard limited warranty options(3). Additional service
and support options are available. 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. The company's
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. Gateway offers a
pro-active service tool called BigFix(R) at no charge on all its
PCs. With the customer's permission, BigFix identifies and sends
messages offering updates and general PC maintenance. Additionally,
the Gateway System Recovery solution offers all customers the
ability to easily recover drivers, applications or the full factory
image. The Gateway System Recovery solution provides advanced
recovery capabilities that are always available, so consumers
experience less down time in the event of a system issue. Unlike
other recovery systems, Gateway's solution lets customers restore
the factory software image while maintaining all data files stored
on the PC. Back-up options and restore procedures are simple,
thanks to Gateway's easy-to-understand recovery guide and system
recovery interface. Gateway PCs also come with the Gateway Internet
Security Shield. It protects the computer from viruses and other
unwanted issues with Norton Internet Security(4) 2005 (Anti-Virus,
Anti-Spam, Firewall and Parental Control) and McAfee
Anti-Spyware(4). 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 subject to change without notice or
obligation and may not be available through all sales channels.
Prices exclude shipping and handling. Applicable taxes extra.
Gateway Terms and Conditions of Sale apply. Intel, Pentium and
Centrino 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) Performance may vary.
See http://www.intel.com/ for additional information. (2)
Accessible capacity varies; MB = 1 million bytes; GB = 1 billion
bytes. (3) Limited warranties and service agreements apply; visit
gateway.com or call 1-800-846-2000 for a free copy. May not be
available in all locations. Phone charges may apply for tech
support. (4) 90 days of LiveUpdate feature included. Internet
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