Gateway Rings in the Holidays With Media Center Desktop PCs, Notebooks for Entertainment and Gaming Available at Retail
September 30 2005 - 9:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
Holiday Retail Line Includes Media Center Desktop PC With TV Tuning
and Cool, Reliable BTX Design for $899.99; Gaming Notebook Powered
by AMD's Fastest Mobile Processor IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 30
/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Gateway announced today that its new line
of PCs for the holiday buying season, including Media Center
desktop PCs and a range of fully equipped notebook PCs, is now
available at leading technology and electronics retailers across
the United States and Canada. Perfect for consumers who like to
enjoy and share digital photos, video and music, the Gateway(R)
Media Center desktop PCs are easy and fun to use. The entire
desktop line features the intuitive Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP
Media Center Edition 2005 operating system and the latest
technology for a superior computing and entertainment experience.
The line's high-performance model includes an integrated TV tuner
for viewing and recording TV programs. "Gateway's user-friendly
Media Center PCs feature the latest technology and in-demand
features including DVD burners so customers can experience their
digital media in more ways than ever," said William Diehl,
Gateway's vice president of product marketing. "Whether they're
being used at a desk, in a dorm or in a family room, our Media
Center PCs give customers an exciting yet easy new way to
experience their digital content. As an added bonus, our BTX design
keeps these systems cool for increased reliability over traditional
PCs." Diehl said, "In addition, we are continuing to drive amazing
values through our entire line of performance notebooks with
superior features like widescreen displays, standard wireless and
world-class technology at truly groundbreaking prices." The new
line of Media Center desktop PCs and notebook PCs for the holiday
buying season will be available this week at major retailers.
Gateway GT5014 Media Center: Digital Entertainment Plus TV Viewing
and Recording The Gateway(R) GT5014 delivers a rich Media Center
experience by combining the vast entertainment benefits of
Microsoft(R) Windows(R) Media Center Edition 2005 with an
integrated TV tuner and remote control. Gateway customers can use
the PC to enjoy and control live and recorded TV programming as
well as digital video, photography and music. Intel(R) Graphics
Media Accelerator (GMA) 950 integrated graphics with full
DirectX(TM) 9 support provides advanced graphics playback that
makes gaming, digital video and other multimedia vibrant. In
addition, Gateway has designed the system with high-definition 7.1
audio capabilities for high fidelity sound. High-performance
technology abounds in the Gateway GT5014. It features a powerful
Intel(R) Pentium(R) D 820 dual core (2.8GHz) processor that can run
two intensive applications at once. The PC also boasts a double
layer DVD+/-R/RW multi-format optical drive, DVD-ROM and 250GB SATA
hard drive(1) (7200RPM with 8MB cache) and an 8-in-1 digital media
reader to store and access digital content.(4) The Gateway GT5014
delivers all this in Gateway's unique BTX design featuring a
sophisticated cooling system that allows it to easily handle the
fastest processors and power-hungry graphics with ease. The design
more effectively cools internal components, thereby increasing
overall reliability and extending the life of key components by up
to 82 percent over traditional ATX PCs.(2) The Gateway GT5014 has a
manufacturer's suggested retail price of $899.99. High-Performance
Notebook for Gaming; New Models for Fun, Productivity The ultimate
power and performance for gaming and entertainment on the go is now
available in the new Gateway(R) MX7515. The power of AMD's fastest
64-bit mobile processor -- the new AMD Athlon 64 4000+ (2.8GHz) --
lets the notebook handle 64-bit processing for the hottest game
titles, digital media hobbies and graphics-intense applications as
well as future generations of 64-bit software. ATI Radeon X600
graphics with 128MB HyperMemory revs up gaming another notch to
deliver a superior experience.(7) Playing games, watching DVD
movies and enjoying digital media on the Gateway MX7515 is a breeze
thanks to its stunning 15.4-inch Cinematic Widescreen WXGA display.
The PC can easily get digital content by connecting to popular
electronic devices as well as popular flash memory and media cards
via its 6-in-1 digital media reader, IEEE 1394 port and four USB
2.0 ports. Plus, the latest technology and premium features further
boost the performance of the Gateway MX7515. The notebook comes
with a generous 1GB of DDR memory, a double-layer DVD+/-R/RW
multi-format drive that can store up to 8.5GB of data on double
layer DVD media as well as a massive 100GB hard drive.(1) The
Gateway MX7515 has a manufacturer's suggested retail price of
$1,349.99. The new notebook line also includes the thin-and-light
yet powerful Gateway(R) MX3560, which measures a slim 1.1-inches
and weighs a mere 5.25-pounds.(8) It is ready for mobile and
wireless computing, as it comes with Intel(R) Centrino(R)
technology(3) and integrated 802.11g wireless as well as a fast
Intel(R) Pentium(R) M 735 Processor (1.7GHz). The easy to transport
notebook is packed with the latest technology, including a
DVD+/-R/RW drive and 512MB of DDR memory. The stunning 14-inch
Ultrabright Widescreen display vibrantly showcases digital media,
video and productivity applications. The MX3560 delivers a
best-in-class mobile computing experience for a manufacturer's
suggested retail price of $1,049.99. Gateway's new line of PCs for
the 2005 holidays provides a wide range of features and price
points to meet the needs of families, students and small business
professionals. Gateway's new notebook PCs for the 2005 holiday
season come standard with Windows XP Home Edition. Digital Media
Benefits through Entire Line of Gateway Media Center Desktop PCs
Gateway offers other great Media Center desktop PCs -- the
Gateway(R) GT5012 and Gateway(R) 838GM -- that are both optimized
for organizing and enjoying digital media content. The Gateway
GT5012 uses the reliable BTX chassis that is ideal for cooling the
powerful high-performance dual core Intel Pentium D Processor 820
(2.8GHz) as they quickly handle two applications at the same time.
Intel(R) GMA 950 graphics with DirectX(TM) 9 support enhances the
visual images with vivid color and clarity while Gateway's high
definition 7.1 audio enhances sound. High-end features such as a
huge 1GB of DDR2 memory and 250GB hard drive(1) make this system
ready to take on graphics and demanding applications. Anyone on a
budget who wants to do more with digital media can select the
Gateway 838GM Media Center desktop PC. Delivering a superior
setting for enjoying digital media at an affordable price, the
Gateway 838GM features Intel(R) GMA 900 graphics with DirectX(TM) 9
support as well as high definition 5.1 audio. The PC will be able
to handle 64-bit applications with ease and speed as it is equipped
with a 64-bit Intel Pentium 4 processor 630 (3.0GHz) with
Hyper-Threading technology(3). Both the Gateway GT5012 and Gateway
838GM feature premium technology such as an 8-in-1 digital media
reader(4) as well as a DVD-/+R/RW drive and a second optical drive
-- a CD-ROM drive. The Gateway GT5012 has a manufacturer's
suggested retail price of $799.99, while the Gateway 838GM's
manufacturer's suggested retail price is $649.99. Responsive
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,(5)
technical issues and upgrading. Gateway offers a pro-active upgrade
tool called BigFix(R) at no charge on all its PCs sold at
retail.(6) 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 helps to protect the computer
from viruses and other unwanted issues with Norton(R) 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.(6) 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 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. 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. Accessible capacity varies; MB = 1 million bytes; GB = 1
billion bytes. 2. Accolade Engineering Solutions, January 2005. The
Arrhenius Acceleration Reaction Rate Model is used to estimate the
improvement in mean time to failure (MTTF) based on temperature of
the component. 3. Performance may vary. See http://www.intel.com/
for additional information. 4. The 8-in-1 digital media reader can
access Secure Digital (SD), Smart Media, Micro Drive, Memory Stick,
Memory Stick Pro, Compact Flash, Multimedia Card, USB 2.0 5.
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. 6. Internet
connection required. 7. The total of local and available shared
system memory used by the GPU. Local onboard video memory is 64MB.
8. Weight varies with options. Thickness varies across product.
Gateway quotes measurements at thinnest point. DATASOURCE: Gateway,
Inc. CONTACT: Kelly Odle of Gateway, Inc., +1-714-283-4086, Web
site: http://www.gateway.com/
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