Gateway Debuts First 17-Inch Widescreen Notebook for Retail; Back-to-School Line-Up Available Now
July 20 2005 - 9:00AM
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Gateway Debuts First 17-Inch Widescreen Notebook for Retail;
Back-to-School Line-Up Available Now Company Delivers Impressive
Values, Hottest Features Throughout New Retail Line IRVINE, Calif.,
July 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Gateway today introduced its new
line of back-to-school notebook PCs including the first 17-inch
widescreen Gateway notebook to be offered through the company's
retail sales channel. Designed for families, students and small
business professionals, the Gateway(R) 8510GZ is ideal for
productivity, entertainment, studies and work. In addition to its
visually stunning 17-inch Cinematic Widescreen WXGA display, the
Gateway 8510GX provides the ultimate in mobile performance with
ample battery life and the latest Intel(R) Pentium(R) M processor.
The Gateway 8510GZ and the entire new line of notebook PCs for the
back-to-school buying season are also available at major retailers
now. Gateway sells its Gateway- and eMachines-branded PCs in more
than 7,000 retail stores throughout the United States and Canada.
"The Gateway 8510GZ's 17-inch Cinematic Widescreen display will be
a head-turner in retail," said Chad McDonald, Gateway's director of
mobile products. "And when performance-oriented customers take a
closer look, they'll see the product provides the ideal combination
of features and technology at a very competitive price. In fact,
the entire new line illustrates our dedication to continuing to
deliver the best values in retail." In addition to the 17-inch
widescreen Gateway 8510GZ, the new line of Gateway notebooks will
impress back-to-school shoppers. Delivering desktop-class
performance and graphics, the Gateway 7510GX notebook is powered
with an AMD 64-bit processor and ATI Mobility(TM) Radeon(R) X600
graphics, making it perfect for gamers and power users.
Additionally, Gateway's 6000 series notebooks provide all the
essentials of mobile computing for as low as $749.99. Gateway
8510GZ: Dramatic Display, Ultimate Mobile Performance Gateway's
first notebook with a 17-inch Cinematic Widescreen display to be
offered at major retailers, the new Gateway 8510GZ provides a
compelling combination of features for performance-minded mobile PC
users. The notebook's vibrant display complements its powerful
Intel(R) Centrino(R) Mobile Technology(1), dedicated ATI
Mobility(TM) Radeon(R) X700 PCI Express graphics and other advanced
features to result in an unsurpassed mobile computing experience.
The 17-inch Cinematic Widescreen display delivers 25 percent more
pixels than an XGA display and showcases entertainment, games and
DVD movies with astonishing clarity. Small business users will
appreciate that it accommodates large spreadsheets or multiple
applications on the screen simultaneously, allowing them to easily
compare multiple information sources. Designed to provide the best
system performance in a truly mobile computer, the Gateway 8510GZ
is based on the Intel(R) 915 chipset and features Intel Centrino
Mobile Technology and an Intel(R) Pentium(R) M processor 740 with
533MHz front side bus, as well as 512MB of fast Dual Channel DDR2
memory. Ready for work and play, the Gateway 8510GZ includes
dedicated ATI Mobility(TM) Radeon(R) X700 graphics with 64MB of
Video Memory for enhanced gaming, graphic-intense applications and
digital media. Storing and accessing information is easy with the
PC's large 100GB hard drive(2), four-in-one memory card reader and
a double-layer DVD+/-R/RW multi-format drive that can store up to
8.5GB of data on double layer DVD media. Students and small
business professionals who need to input numerical data quickly can
conveniently use the notebook's dedicated 10-key numeric key pad.
In addition, the Gateway 8510GZ features the latest high speed
connectivity including 10/100/1000 Ethernet and 802.11g wireless
LAN. The Gateway 8510GZ notebook comes standard with Microsoft
Windows XP Home Edition and Microsoft Works 8.0. It has a
manufacturer's suggested retail price of $1,449.99. Gateway 7510GX:
64-bit Computing and Dedicated Graphics Rivals Desktop PCs The
Gateway 7510GX brings together the high-end features typically
found in today's desktop PCs -- 64-bit processor, dedicated
graphics and a huge 1GB of memory -- all in a mobile form factor.
The notebook delivers the power of AMD's fastest mobile processor
available on the market -- the AMD(R) Athlon(R) 64 3700+ -- to
provide 64-bit processing for the hottest game titles, digital
media hobbies and graphics-intense applications. Also, the advanced
processor means that the Gateway 7510GX can handle future
generations of 64-bit software. Taking the visual experience to a
stunning level of detail and vibrancy, the notebook comes with
dedicated ATI Mobility(TM) Radeon(R) X600 graphics with a huge
128MB of Video Memory. Taking advantage of the processing and
graphics power of the Gateway 7510GX is easy. Popular electronic
devices such as MP3 players and digital cameras as well as popular
flash memory and media cards can be connected to the PC via its
6-in-1 digital media reader, IEEE 1394 port and four USB 2.0 ports.
In addition, the Gateway 7510GX features a double-layer DVD+/-R/RW
multi-format drive that can store up to 8.5GB of data on double
layer DVD media. The system's massive 100GB hard drive(2) will
ensure ample storage for large digital media files. The latest
technology and premium features further boost the performance of
the Gateway 7510GX. The notebook comes with a generous 1GB of DDR
memory to provide an optimum computing environment for the most
demanding applications. The new notebook's 15.4-inch widescreen
Ultrabright display provides a visually stunning experience for
viewing digital entertainment, web sites and DVD movies. Plus, the
widescreen display provides 25 percent more pixels that a standard
15" XGA display providing considerably more resolution. The Gateway
7510GX is ideal for students and families who want to stay
connected via the web and email; it comes with integrated 802.11g
wireless and is broadband- and network-ready with 10/100 Ethernet.
The Gateway 7510GX comes standard with Microsoft Windows XP Home
Edition and Microsoft Works 8.0. It has a manufacturer's suggested
retail price of $1,399.99. Gateway 6000 Series: Large Display,
Mobile Essentials Starting at $749.99 Gateway's popular Gateway
6000 Series notebooks deliver sought-after technology and an
exceptionably mobile form factor at an unbeatable price. Available
in three different configurations, each of the Gateway 6000 Series
notebooks comes with either an 15-inch XGA or 15.4-inch WXGA
widescreen Ultrabright display that shows images in crisp, clear
detail. The systems are optimized for computing on the go with an
Intel Celeron M processor or Intel Centrino Mobile Technology with
an Intel Pentium M processor. Providing a robust wireless
connection, the Gateway 6000 Series use integrated BroadRange(TM)
Technology. As a result, the notebooks can roam 50 percent further
from an access point and can operate in high speed mode to
experience 40 percent greater throughput. Plus, the notebook's
compact form factor weighs only six pounds and measures as thin as
1.31 inches(3), so staying in touch and productive anywhere,
anytime is easy. Priced for anyone on a budget, the Gateway 6018GZ
features an Intel Celeron M processor 360, 256MB of memory, a 40GB
hard drive(2), a CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo drive and a 15-inch XGA
Ultrabright display for the low manufacturer's suggested retail
price of only $749.99. The Gateway 6022GZ features upgraded
technology and a larger 15.4-inch WXGA widescreen Ultrabright
display in the same sleek form factor. It comes equipped with an
Intel Celeron M processor 370, 512MB of memory, a 60GB hard
drive(2) and a DVD+/-R/RW drive for the manufacturer's suggested
retail price of just $899.99. Enhanced mobile performance can be
found in the Gateway 6520GZ, which comes with an Intel Pentium M
processor 735 and Intel Centrino Mobile Technology(1). It also
includes an 80GB hard drive(2), 512MB of DDR memory, DVD+/-R/RW
drive and the stunning 15.4-inch WXGA widescreen display. It has a
manufacturer's suggested retail price of $1,099.99. All three
Gateway 6000 Series models come with Microsoft Windows Home Edition
and Microsoft Works 8.0. 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.(4) Gateway offers a pro-active service tool called
BigFix(R) at no charge on all its retail PCs(5). With the
customer's permission, BigFix identifies and sends messages
offering software and OS updates, as well as offering general PC
maintenance and advice. 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
helps to protect the computer from viruses and other unwanted
issues with Norton Internet Security 2005 (Anti-Virus, Anti-Spam,
Firewall and Parental Control) and McAfee Anti-Spyware.
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. Performance may vary. See
http://www.intel.com/ for additional information. 2. Accessible
capacity varies; MB = 1 million bytes; GB = 1 billion bytes. 3.
Thickness ranges from 1.31" to 1.40". Weight varies with options.
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 support. 5. Internet
connection required. DATASOURCE: Gateway, Inc. CONTACT: Media,
Kelly Odle, +1-714-283-4086, Web site: http://www.gateway.com/
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