Gateway Unveils Next-Generation Widescreen Notebook for Retail; Expands Retail Line to Include Latest Features at Great Values
April 11 2005 - 9:02AM
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Gateway Unveils Next-Generation Widescreen Notebook for Retail;
Expands Retail Line to Include Latest Features at Great Values
Company's Wide Assortment of Retail Models Feature Widescreen
Displays and the Latest Technology at Industry-Competitive Price
Points IRVINE, Calif., April 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Gateway
today launched its new spring line up of notebook PCs, available
for sale at leading technology and electronics retailers, including
the company's new Gateway(R) 6010GZ next-generation widescreen
notebook, which makes its debut in retail at an exceptional price.
The entire new notebook line is offered at new competitive price
points and includes more of the latest technology and premium
features that families, students and professionals want. "Retail PC
shoppers are in for a surprise with this new line of Gateway
notebook PCs," said Dan Stevenson, Gateway's vice president of
product marketing. "The selection and values that we provide with
this new line are absolutely first-rate. The Gateway 6010GZ
combines the most sought-after mobile features like a widescreen
display and sleek form factor at an aggressive price. This is a
direct result of our work to reduce costs and enhance efficiencies,
which is also evident throughout the entire new line of Gateway
retail PCs." Gateway 6010GZ: 15.4-inch Widescreen Display Notebook
for just $999 The next-generation Gateway 6010GZ notebook leaps
ahead of other widescreen displays in retail with a compelling
combination of an Ultrabright 15.4-inch widescreen display,
exceptionably mobile form factor and an unbeatable price. The new
notebook's Ultrabright 15.4-inch widescreen display provides a
visually stunning experience for viewing digital entertainment, web
sites and DVD movies. Plus, the widescreen display provides 30
percent more horizontal space over a standard 15-inch display,
making schoolwork, research on the Internet, and digital
photography more engaging for students and families. Professionals
will find it easier to review multiple information sources
simultaneously and work on two pages or applications side by side.
The large display delivers many benefits without compromising
portability. The Gateway 6010GZ maintains a compact form factor
weighing only six pounds and measuring as thin as 1.31 inches.(1)
Additionally, the system is optimized for computing on the go with
an Intel Celeron M 360 processor and integrated 802.11g wireless.
Providing a robust wireless connection, the Gateway 6010GZ uses
integrated BroadRange(TM) Technology. As a result, the notebook can
roam up to 50 percent further from an access point, and can operate
in high speed mode to experience 40 percent greater throughput. The
latest technology rounds out the Gateway 6010GZ for work and play;
it has an ample 60GB hard drive(2) and a generous 512MB of DDR
memory. Sharing, storing and accessing digital media is a breeze
with the system's 4-in-1 digital media manager(3), and a
CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo drive. All of these features are available at
prices that are affordable for students, families, and small
office/home office users. The Gateway 6010GZ is priced at just
$999.99, making it one of the lowest priced, highest value
15.4-inch widescreen notebooks available on the market. Another
model, the Gateway 6510GZ, features the latest technology in the
same sleek form factor and 15.4-inch widescreen display. For only
$250 more than the Gateway 6010GZ, retail PC customers can get the
6510GZ with an Intel Pentium M processor, Intel Centrino Mobile
Technology(5) and other upgraded features including a DVD+/-R/RW
drive. It has a manufacturer's suggested retail price of only
$1,249.99. Gateway 3522GZ: 14-inch Widescreen Thin-and-Light with
Intel Centrino Technology The Gateway 3522GZ notebook PC unites a
thin-and-light design with a vibrant 14-inch widescreen display
resulting in the compelling combination of maximum viewing in a
highly portable form factor. While the widescreen display is great
for entertainment, web site browsing and reviewing large
spreadsheets, there is another benefit. The wider notebook size
provides room for a full-sized keyboard, so the notebook is easier
and more comfortable to use. Measuring as thin as 1.1-inches and
weighing only 5.25 pounds(4), the notebook's sleek design addresses
the latest computing needs without sacrificing enhanced mobility.
Families, students and professionals can take advantage of wireless
networks at home, school, work, hotels and WiFi Hot Spots, as the
3522GZ comes with integrated Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG 802.11b/g
wireless. Further enhancing the mobile computing experience, the
new notebook features an Intel Pentium M processor 725 and Intel
Centrino Mobile technology(5) which contributes to a reliable
wireless connection and enhanced battery life. Even though it's
extremely thin and light, the Gateway 3522GZ boasts the features of
much larger notebooks, including 512MB of DDR memory and a large
60GB hard drive.(2) The system's multi-format DVD+/-R/RW drive and
integrated 4-in-1 digital media reader(3) let customers enjoy
digital media on the go. The Gateway 3522GZ has a manufacturer's
suggested retail price of $1,199.99. Gateway 7426GX: Desktop-Class
Performance for Gaming and Graphics The 7426GX fuses 64-bit
computing, dedicated graphics and an ultrabright display to provide
desktop-class performance in a mobile form factor. The system
features AMD's fastest mobile processor available on the market --
the AMD Athlon 64 3700+ -- to provide 64-bit processing for the
hottest game titles, graphics-intense applications and digital
media hobbies such video editing. Also, the Gateway 7426GX is ready
to handle future generations of 64-bit capable software. Dedicated
graphics and a widescreen Ultrabright 15.4-inch display further
establish the system as the one to beat for high performance and
gaming. The notebook comes with dedicated ATI(R) Mobility Radeon(R)
9550 graphics with 64MB of video memory, making games and other
graphics-intense applications come to life. The Ultrabright
15.4-inch widescreen displays digital photography and video, web
sites and the latest game titles in vibrant, cinematic color.
"Gaming is going mobile," said Gateway's Stevenson. "More gamers
are looking for a PC that they can take with them that includes a
high-performing widescreen display -- and the Gateway 7426GX has
everything they need and more. Also, this is the ultimate system
for anyone who wants to have fun with their PC, in addition to
those who need the cutting-edge of power and performance in a
mobile computer that that can handle productivity applications with
ease. The 64-bit processor means that the notebook will actually
increase in power and speed in the future as it begins to take
advantage of upcoming 64-bit applications being rolled out." The
new Gateway notebook PC boasts other high-end technology to
complement the system's processor, dedicated graphics and
Ultrabright widescreen display. The system has a huge 1GB of DDR
memory and an enormous 100GB hard drive(2). Connecting peripherals
such as digital camcorders and printers is easy with the notebook's
6-in-1 digital media reader, IEEE 1394 port and four USB 2.0 ports.
The Gateway 7426GX also leads the way with the latest optical
technology: a double-layer DVD+/-R/RW multi-format drive that can
store up to 8.5GB of data on double layer DVD media. After game
time is over, the new notebook is also ready to tackle demanding
studies and productivity applications. Ideal for students taking
advantage of a wireless network on a college campus, the Gateway
7426GX comes with integrated 802.11g wireless. The system is also
broadband- and network- ready with 10/100 Ethernet. The Gateway
7426GX has a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $1,549.99.
Other New Models Round out Gateway Retail Line Gateway is also
offering several new models in its popular line of Gateway 4000
series retail notebooks. The ultra-sleek notebook, which weighs
only 5.5 pounds and is just one inch thin(6), features a 15-inch
TFT active matrix display and either an Intel Celeron M or Intel
Pentium M processor. The Gateway 4025GZ is the entry-level product
in the line and has a manufacturer's suggested retail price of only
$859.99. Top-Rated Service and Support 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 limited
warranties, technical issues and upgrading.(7) 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(8) 2005 (Anti-Virus,
Anti-Spam, Firewall and Parental Control) and McAfee
Anti-Spyware(9). Always-There Recovery software restores the system
to its original configuration. 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 listed are manufacturer suggested retail prices and may vary
by retail location. Applicable taxes extra. Intel, Centrino and
Pentium 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) Thickness ranges from
1.31" to 1.40". Weight varies with options. (2) Accessible capacity
varies; MB = 1 million bytes; GB = 1 billion bytes. (3) Accepts
Multimedia Card, Secure Digital, Memory Stick and Memory Stick Pro
(4) Thickness ranges from 1.1" to 1.24". Weight varies with
options. (5) Performance may vary. See http://www.intel.com/ for
additional information. (6) Thickness ranges from 0.98" to 1.23".
Weight varies with options. (7) 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. (8) 90 days of LiveUpdate feature included.
Internet connection required. (9) 30 days of LiveUpdate feature
included. Internet connection required. DATASOURCE: Gateway, Inc.
CONTACT: Lisa Emard of Gateway, Inc., +1-949-471-7705, Web site:
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