Gateway Unveils IT-Friendly Lightweight Performance Notebook
March 30 2006 - 1:11PM
PR Newswire (US)
New Addition to E-Series Notebook Line for Professionals Features
Intel Centrino Duo Mobile Technology, All-Day Battery Life, Modular
Bay Design and Smart Card IRVINE, Calif., March 30
/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Gateway today unveiled its new
lightweight performance Gateway(R) M255-E notebook, which provides
usability and IT-friendly features that make it ideal for
professional customers such as businesses, educational institutions
and government organizations that need to balance performance with
IT simplification and cost-savings. Building on the company's
award-winning Gateway M250 notebook, the Gateway M255-E has been
redesigned to provide even more benefits for networked professional
environments. For example, the M255-E helps reduce costs and ease
support issues by providing stable images and sharing components
and accessories with the company's award-winning E-Series M-465 and
M-685 notebooks for professional customers. The Gateway M255-E also
delivers a leading-edge balance of performance features and
mobility. The system boasts advanced features for on-the-go
computing, including WiFi connectivity, optional integrated
Bluetooth, an integrated optical drive and a large 14.1-inch
widescreen display. Delivering the latest in processor technology,
the new notebook utilizes Intel(R) Centrino(R) Duo Mobile
Technology and an Intel(R) Core(TM) Duo processor, which houses two
execution cores that can perform multiple computing tasks at once
for a superior computing experience(1). "The Gateway M255-E builds
on our popular M250 with a redesigned form factor and an ideal
combination of features for professionals," said Chad McDonald,
director of notebook product marketing, Gateway. "Shared components
and accessories like the port replicator, modular bay optical
devices and batteries make the M255-E and the entire Gateway
E-Series professional notebook line IT-friendly, since they are
easy to deploy, maintain and service. Plus, the addition of a Smart
Card reader for advanced security takes the M255-E notebook to the
top of the must-see list." Lightweight Notebook Delivers
Performance, Flexibility, Security The Gateway M255-E is truly a
mobile powerhouse. Customers can choose from four Intel Core Duo
Processors all featuring Intel Centrino Duo Mobile technology for
fast handling of multiple tasks(1). Weighing only 5.21 pounds(2),
the lightweight PC delivers extended battery life of up to nine
hours on a single charge using a combination of the high-capacity
(12-cell) and modular bay batteries(3). Plus, optional integrated
Bluetooth technology allows customers to break free from cumbersome
cables in order to wirelessly connect to peripherals such as
printers and headsets. The new Gateway M255-E features technology
extras that boost customer enjoyment and productivity, such as a
stunning 14.1-inch widescreen display that provides 25 percent more
pixels over non-widescreen 14-inch displays. The integrated
hot-swap modular bay gives customers the flexibility to choose the
functionality they need without the extra weight of unnecessary
accessories. Customers can fill the modular bay with a double-layer
DVD-R/RW drive or other optical drives, 6-cell modular battery,
floppy drive, second hard drive or weight saver. Other cutting-edge
features such as fast SATA hard drives and dual channel DDR2 memory
further optimize performance. The performance notebook also helps
professionals remain secure on the go. It boasts an integrated
Smart Card reader for businesses, government agencies and
educational institutions that want to reduce security risks by
verifying identity and authenticating access. Like Gateway's entire
line of professional notebooks, the Gateway M255-E also features
the company's GatewayShield security offering, described in detail
below. Leading Investment Protection for the Enterprise In addition
to sharing components and accessories with other E-Series
notebooks, the Gateway M255-E offers image stability and managed
lifecycles of more than 12 months. The highly scalable M255-E
notebook platform can be configured to order, so professional
customers have the ability to customize key features and
standardize on a single platform to reduce costs, while still
meeting a variety of needs. A number of options may be customized,
such as the processor, hard drive and memory. The Gateway M255-E
comes standard with Microsoft Windows(R) XP Professional Edition
and meets or exceeds Microsoft's Windows Vista Planning Guidelines.
Model for Home Customers and Students In addition to the M255-E for
business, education and government customers, Gateway will offer
the same lightweight notebook called the Gateway NX260X optimized
for home, home office and small business customers. The new
notebook comes standard with Microsoft Windows XP Media Center and
is priced starting at $999.99. As with its professional
counterparts, this notebook can also be configured with several
options. Comprehensive Security Solutions via GatewayShield
GatewayShield(7), a comprehensive security solution that combines
hardware, data and Internet protection, is offered to support the
new Gateway M255-E and NX260X. The notebooks are available with
optional technology that tracks it if lost or stolen, either
Computrace(R) Complete embedded in firmware for professional
customers or Lojack for Laptops(R) for home customers(4).
Additionally, the M255-E for business and professional customers is
TPM 1.2 hardware ready, providing compatibility for data protection
through encryption user authentication and comprehensive password
management. Gateway helps customers protect the data on their
notebooks from online attacks. The new Gateway M255-E for
professionals comes with a 90-day complimentary subscription of
Symantec Client Security(8), which protects the systems from
security risks and intrusions such as spyware, unauthorized network
access and mass mailer attacks. The NX260X for home and home office
customers are pre-installed with a 90-day trial of McAfee Internet
Security Suite(TM) (Anti-Virus, Anti-Spam, Anti-Spyware, Firewall
and Parental Control)(8) and also come with a complimentary
pro-active upgrade tool called BigFix(R), which identifies and
sends messages offering updates and general PC maintenance(5).
Pricing and Availability The M255-E is priced starting at $1,399.00
and may be ordered now direct from Gateway via 1-800-GATEWAY or
http://www.gateway.com/. Service and Support Programs The new
Gateway M255-E notebook PC is supported by the company's standard
limited warranty options(6). Additional service and support options
are available. 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 warranties, technical
issues and upgrading. For more information on Gateway products,
customers can visit http://www.gateway.com/ or call (800) 846-2000.
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 exclude shipping and handling.
Applicable taxes extra. Gateway Terms and Conditions of Sale apply.
Intel 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. Performance may vary. See
http://www.intel.com/ for additional information. 2. Weight varies
with options. 3. Battery life varies depending upon use and
configuration. 4. Services offered by Absolute Software Corp. and
not Gateway. Terms and conditions may apply. Log onto
http://www.absolute.com/PDF/EULA.pdf for complete details. 5.
Internet connection required. 6. 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. 7. Internet connection required. Additional
subscription charges may apply. Please see
http://www.gateway.com/programs/gwshield for terms and conditions.
8. 90 days of complimentary updates included. Internet connection
required. DATASOURCE: Gateway, Inc. CONTACT: Lisa Emard of Gateway,
Inc., +1-949-471-7705, Web site: http://www.gateway.com/
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