Gateway M680 Widescreen Mobile Workstation Raises the Bar for Mobile Performance and Graphics
March 31 2005 - 9:01AM
PR Newswire (US)
Gateway M680 Widescreen Mobile Workstation Raises the Bar for
Mobile Performance and Graphics Also Launched Today, the New
Gateway M360 Value Thin and Light Notebook Combines Great Features
and Affordability IRVINE, Calif., March 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/
-- Gateway today takes mobile computing to new highs with the
Gateway(R) M680 notebook PC, the company's new 17-inch widescreen
mobile workstation that provides the ultimate in performance and
dedicated graphics capabilities for professionals and consumers.
(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020930/LAM050LOGO) The
new Gateway M680 provides several significant improvements over its
popular predecessor, the M675, and delivers several advanced
features unavailable from other products in its class. Shipping
with the latest Intel Centrino Mobile technology(1) and ATI
Mobility RADEON X700 PCI Express graphics, the Gateway M680
delivers double the graphics performance of its predecessor. And
despite all of the performance enhancements, the Gateway M680 is a
pound lighter and significantly thinner than its predecessor -- the
new Gateway M680 weighs just 7.7 pounds and measures as thin as
1.24 inches.(2) "With the launch of the new Gateway M680 notebook,
we are once again upping the ante in the notebook market by
delivering one of the most powerful and innovative new 17-inch
widescreen notebooks available today," said Dan Stevenson,
Gateway's vice president, product marketing. "The M680 combines the
performance you expect in a workstation or high-end desktop PC,
with a notebook that doesn't sacrifice size, weight or battery
life." Additionally, with the new Gateway M360, Gateway makes
attractive 15.4-inch widescreen displays more accessible to
consumers. It is one of the industry's lowest-priced 15.4-inch
widescreen notebooks with prices starting at just $849.99. Gateway
M680: Ultimate Mobile Performance for Work, Graphics and Gaming The
new Gateway M680 notebook boasts an impressive 17-inch widescreen
display, the most powerful Intel mobile technologies available,
dedicated PCI Express graphics and other advanced features to
provide the ultimate in mobile performance for work and play. The
Gateway M680 was designed from the ground up to deliver the best
system performance in a truly mobile computer. Based on the
Intel(R) 915 chipset, the M680 features the latest Intel(R)
Pentium(R) M processors with 533MHz front side bus and fast Dual
Channel DDR2 memory expandable to 2GB. Ready for graphic-intense
applications and digital media, the Gateway M680 includes dedicated
ATI Mobility RADEON(R) X700 PCI Express graphics with up to 128MB
of video memory, up to 7200rpm hard drives, and the latest in Dual
Layer Multi-format DVD-RW drive. The M680 also includes all of the
high speed connectivity required by mobile workstation
professionals including 10/100/1000 Ethernet and 802.11b/g or
802.11a/b/g wireless LAN. The M680 is the perfect mobile platform
for enterprise customers supporting Gateway's stable hardware and
image programs. In addition, IT departments will appreciate how the
M680 and other Gateway notebooks for professionals reduce long-term
costs and platform management by sharing the same components and
accessories like the advanced port replicator, batteries and AC
adapters. For example, IT can stock or install one Gateway AC
Adapter in conference rooms and support the entire new family of
Gateway notebooks for professionals. Also, the M680 can be utilized
in a range of environments, since it can be customized with a wide
array of features, including processors, memory, hard drives and
optical drives. One of the most dramatic aspects of the Gateway
M680 is the PC's high-resolution 17-inch widescreen display. It
accommodates large spreadsheets or multiple applications on the
screen simultaneously, allowing professionals to easily review
multiple information sources at once. "Widescreen format notebooks
are increasingly sought after by both businesses and consumers,"
said Roger Kay, vice president, client computing, IDC. "These
generously sized machines let customers take advantage of extra
screen real estate to view more data at once or enjoy a more
compelling digital entertainment experience." Another
differentiating feature is the notebook's dedicated 10-key numeric
key pad that makes it more convenient for finance, engineering and
other professionals to quickly input numerical data. All of the
high-performance features that make Gateway's M680 the ultimate
mobile workstation also enable it to be the premier gaming and
entertainment notebook. With high-end 17-inch widescreen panels,
the latest in Intel chipset and processor technologies, and the
latest ATI RADEON PCI Express graphics, the M680 is ideal for
games, graphics and DVD movies. Premium features like the latest
multi-format DVD/CD burner and a four-in-one memory card reader
give computer users a convenient way to access, store and share
digital media. Gateway will offer several suggested configurations
that may be customized, ranging from an entry level model priced at
only $1,399.99 up to the ultimate mobile workstation. Sample
suggested configurations include the following: The Gateway M680S,
priced at just $1,399.99, includes Intel Centrino Mobile
technology(1) with an Intel Pentium M processor 730 (1.6GHz, 2MB
cache, 533MHz front side bus), 512MB 400MHz DDR2 dual channel
memory, 40GB hard disk drive(3), a CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo drive, and
ATI Mobility RADEON x700 graphics with 64MB video memory. The
Gateway M680S notebook comes standard with Microsoft Windows XP
Home Edition and Microsoft Works 8.0. The Gateway M680XL can be
maximized with the most advanced technology to make it the ultimate
mobile workstation. It includes Intel Centrino Mobile technology(1)
with an Intel Pentium M processor 770 (2.13GHz, 2MB, 533MHz front
side bus), 2GB DDR2 dual channel memory, 60GB 7200RPM hard disk
drive(3), an 8x DVD+/-R/RW/CD-RW recorder and ATI Mobility RADEON
x700 PCI Express graphics with 128MB video memory. The Gateway
M680XL notebook comes standard with Microsoft Windows XP
Professional Edition and Microsoft Works 8.0. The Gateway M680XL is
priced at $2,864.99. Gateway M360: Thin and Light with a Widescreen
Display at a Great Low Price The new Gateway M360 notebook
illustrates Gateway's commitment to providing customers with the
most value for their money. The M360 offers the most popular,
mainstream features such as 15.4-inch widescreen display, choice of
Intel Celeron and Pentium M Processors, Intel 802.11 b/g wireless
LAN, and a full selection of hard drives, memory configurations and
optical drive formats. It features a thin and light design at
prices that are affordable for students, families, and small
office/home office users. The system's starting price of just
$849.99 makes the M360 one of the lowest priced, highest value
15.4-inch widescreen notebooks available on the market. The new
system's 15.4-inch widescreen display is optimized for DVD
playback, providing 30 percent more horizontal display space over a
standard 15-inch display. In addition to a great entertainment
platform, the widescreen format makes schoolwork, research on the
internet, and digital photography more engaging, while business
users will find it easier to work on large spreadsheets and word
processing documents with the widescreen notebook. Even with the
wide display, the notebook maintains a compact form factor weighing
only six pounds and measuring as thin as 1.3 inches.(4) Unlike most
entry-priced notebook PCs, the Gateway M360 provides enhanced
battery life and extended battery options. Making it easier to
remain productive on the road, at school or in the office, the
notebook line offers up to 6.75 hours using the high capacity
12-cell battery, up to 5.5 hours using the extended 8-cell battery,
or up to 3.5 hours of battery life using the standard 6-cell
Lithium Ion battery.(5) Like all of Gateway's notebook and desktop
PCs sold direct, the Gateway M360 can be customized with a wide
range of features, processors, memory, hard drives and optical
drives, so customers can get the features that they really want.
Gateway will offer several suggested configurations of the Gateway
M360, including the following: The Gateway M360S, offered at a
starting price of only $849.99, includes an Intel Celeron M
Processor 350 (1.3GHz, 1MB cache and 400MHz front side bus), a
15.4-inch widescreen WXGA TFT Active Matrix Display, 256MB of DDR
memory, a 40GB hard drive(3), a 24x-max CD-ROM drive, integrated
Broadcom 802.11g Wireless and a 6-cell battery. It comes standard
with Microsoft Windows XP Home edition and Microsoft Works 8.0. The
Gateway M360X, offered at a starting price of $1,149.99, includes
Intel Centrino Mobile technology(1) with an Intel Pentium M
processor 715 (1.5GHz, 2MB cache and 400MHz front side bus). It
also has a 15.4-inch widescreen WXGA TFT Active Matrix Display,
512MB of DDR2 memory, a 60GB hard drive(3), a CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo
drive, integrated Intel PRO 802.11g Wireless and a 6-cell battery.
The Gateway M360X notebook comes standard with Microsoft Windows XP
Home edition and Microsoft Works 8.0. Gateway supports its complete
line of notebooks with a limited warranty(6). For more information
on Gateway products, customers can visit http://www.gateway.com/ or
call 1-800-GATEWAY. About Gateway Since its founding in 1985,
Irvine, Calif.-based Gateway (NYSE:GTW) has been offering
award-winning PCs and related products to consumers, businesses,
government agencies and schools with highest quality and service
and best overall value. 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. 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.
Thickness ranges from 1.24" to 1.42". Weight varies with options.
3. Accessible capacity varies; MB = 1 million bytes; GB = 1 billion
bytes. 4. Thickness ranges from 1.31" to 1.40". Weight varies with
options. 5. Battery life varies depending upon use and
configuration. Weight varies with options. 6. 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 support.
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