Gateway 14-Inch Widescreen Notebook Weighs Only 4.8 Pounds, Yet Delivers Big on Mobile Performance
June 02 2005 - 9:01AM
PR Newswire (US)
Gateway 14-Inch Widescreen Notebook Weighs Only 4.8 Pounds, Yet
Delivers Big on Mobile Performance The Gateway M250's New Options
Include Port Replicator and Battery Choices to Extend Life Beyond
Seven Hours IRVINE, Calif., June 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Gateway today
introduced the Gateway M250(R), the next generation of its popular
14-inch widescreen notebook. The Gateway M250 blends a lighter
design and visually striking 14-inch widescreen display with
increased performance, extended battery life and a new optional
port replicator. All of these features combined make it the ideal
notebook for professional customers, including Gateway's K-12
education customers. The Gateway M250's 1.1-inch thin design and a
low starting weight of just 4.8 pounds is the perfect size and
shape for on-the-go PC users.(1) The product's width gives
customers the ergonomics and usability of a 15-inch notebook, and
its depth gives it the portability of a 12-inch notebook. This
sleek design makes it fit neatly into a backpack or briefcase,
while the widescreen form factor accommodates a full-sized
keyboard, so the notebook is easier and more comfortable to use.
"We spent a lot of time talking with our customers about what they
wanted in a 14-inch widescreen notebook and the Gateway M250 is the
direct result of that feedback," said William Diehl, Gateway's
senior director of notebook products. "It effortlessly blends a
vibrant widescreen display, light compact design, optional port
replicator and advanced battery options that can provide more than
seven hours of battery life. We designed the Gateway M250 to take
on the demands of businesses and schools, particularly in the K-12
segment where the right balance of weight and performance is
crucial." The attention-grabbing 14-inch widescreen WXGA display
provides 25 percent more viewing space than standard 15-inch XGA
displays, making it ideal for both business and home users who want
the most out of web site browsing, reviewing documents side-by-side
and enjoying the latest DVD movies in widescreen format. In
addition to the standard display, Gateway offers an Ultrabright
display option for the most vivid and crisp visuals. Like the
Gateway M460 and M680 E Series notebooks for professionals, the E
Series version of the M250 is easy for professional users to manage
and maintain. Protecting Gateway customers' investment, the Gateway
M250 E Series promises stability with consistent software images
and hardware platforms as well as a long managed life cycle. It
also shares common accessories, including the port replicator and
AC adapters with other current and future Gateway notebooks. The
Gateway M250 E Series scales to meet varied needs; organizations
can choose from a wide range of features that best fit their needs
and budget. This flexibility saves IT departments' time and money
by letting them standardize on a single notebook platform,
regardless of the many end-user requirements in their organization.
Additionally, custom hardware and software integration services are
available to meet specific technology requirements. Ample battery
options give Gateway customers the flexibility to configure the
M250 for lightweight mobility or long battery life. The system's
standard battery provides nearly four hours of life while the
optional high-capacity battery provides more than seven hours of
battery life.(2) The Gateway M250's Intel Centrino Mobile
technology(3) enables families, students and professionals to take
advantage of the system's long battery life to connect to wireless
networks at home, school, work, hotels and wireless Hot Spots.
Ensuring communications in a variety of settings, the Gateway M250
also includes Gigabit Ethernet and a 56K V.92 modem. The Gateway
M250 features the Intel 915 family of chipsets, the latest
generation notebook technology which provides a wide range of
advanced capabilities, performance enhancements and improved
graphics. The Gateway M250 supports the latest Intel Pentium M and
Intel Celeron M processors, dual channel DDR2 memory and the Intel
Graphics Media Accelerator 900 for optimized mobile performance.
Available in several configurations, the M250 series notebook
starts at $849.99 with the M250S, which delivers the essential
technology needed by students and families on a budget. The M250S
features an Intel 910GML chipset and an Intel Celeron M 360
processor (1.40 GHz, 1MB L2 cache and 400MHz FSB), 256MB of dual
channel DDR2 533MHz memory, a 40GB hard drive(4) and a
CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo drive. The ideal system for Gateway's
professional and institutional customers, the Gateway M250E model
incorporates all the benefits of the E Series line of notebooks.
Priced at $1,269.00, the Gateway M250E includes an Intel 915GM
chipset and Intel Centrino technology with an Intel Pentium M 730
processor (1.60GHz, 2MB L2 cache and 533MHz FSB), 256MB of dual
channel DDR2 533MHz memory and a 40GB hard drive(4). Delivering
premium technology for power users who need maximum performance
coupled with a thin-and-light design, the Gateway M250XL boasts an
Intel 915GM chipset and Intel Centrino technology with an Intel
Pentium M 750 processor (1.87GHz, 2MB L2 cache and 533MHz FSB),
512MB of dual channel DDR2 533MHz memory and an 80GB hard drive(4).
The notebook also provides power users with the technology extras
that make the system an on-the-go powerhouse, such as the systems'
8X multi-format double-layer DVD+/- R/RW drive that reads and
records DVDs and CDs. The M250XL is priced at $1,299.99. All
Gateway M250 products come with Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Home or
Windows XP Pro operating system. Gateway supports its Gateway line
of notebook PCs with a limited warranty. Additionally, Gateway
provides a comprehensive array of services specifically designed to
meet the needs of businesses and institutions including
Next-Business-Day replacement parts and Next-Business-Day On-Site
service available.(5) For more information on Gateway products,
customers can visit http://www.gateway.com/ or call (800) 846-2000.
From high-end servers to notebooks with long battery life, Gateway
has served leading organizations for 20 years. Gateway
Professional's customers include many of the world's leading
governmental organizations and educational institutions, including
the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency, Harvard University, California
Highway Patrol and others. For more information on Gateway
Professional solutions, visit http://www.gateway.com/business.
Gateway's commitment to quality and reliability is evident in its
award-winning line of PCs as well as in its top-notch 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. Additionally, Gateway offers a proactive service tool
called BigFix(R) at no charge on all its PCs for consumers.(6) With
the customer's permission, BigFix identifies and sends messages
offering upgrades to enhance the performance or capabilities of the
PC. 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 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.
Product or service names mentioned herein are the trademarks of
their respective owners. 1. Thickness ranges from 1.10" to 1.24.
Weight varies with options. 2. Battery life will vary depending
upon use and configuration Based on Mobile Mark 2002 battery life
test. 3. Performance may vary. See http://www.intel.com/ for
additional information. 4. Accessible capacity varies; MB = 1
million bytes; GB = 1 billion bytes. 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. Phone charges
may apply for tech support. On-site service technician will be sent
if necessary, following phone-based troubleshooting. Availability
varies. Other conditions apply. 6. Internet connection required.
DATASOURCE: Gateway, Inc. CONTACT: Lisa Emard of Gateway, Inc.,
+1-949-471-7705, Web site: http://www.gateway.com/business Web
site: http://www.intel.com/ Web site: http://www.gateway.com/
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