New Gateway DX420 Multimedia PC Features Popular High-Performance Technologies Traditionally Found in High-End Gaming Systems
September 27 2006 - 5:31PM
PR Newswire (US)
IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Kicking off the
holiday season with a powerful new multimedia desktop PC, Gateway
today announced the immediate availability of the Gateway(R) DX420
Series PC, a home system loaded with premium technologies and
advanced features typically found only in the company's high-end
desktops. The DX420 includes the latest Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo
processors, a choice of high quality graphics cards and super fast
10K Western Digital(R) Raptor(R) hard drives. Combined with RAID
technology for leading reliability and increased performance, the
DX420 is a powerful multimedia system that bridges the gap between
value and high-end computing. Its advanced features and high degree
of customization offer flexibility and solid performance to a wide
range of applications. It is ideal for intermediate to experienced
customers looking for a powerful mid-range desktop that can easily
handle audio visual and media center duties. Starting at $599.99
and available via Gateway's Direct channels
(http://www.gateway.com/ or 1-800-GATEWAY), the DX420 is an
affordable, yet powerful solution for home PC enthusiasts.
"Multimedia enthusiasts will find the DX420 an ideal multimedia hub
for the home," said Todd Titera, senior manager, consumer desktops,
Gateway. "With the breakthrough speed of the Intel Core 2 Duo
processor, the latest Intel P965 chipset, up to 4GB of 667MHz
memory and enhanced graphics, it is powerful enough for digital
content creation, gaming or media center duties, such as managing a
library of MP3 music downloads or recording and watching favorite
TV shows." Providing stellar video clarity and playback, the DX420
offers a wide range of discrete graphic card choices, including the
256MB NVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) 7600GS. In addition to standard 7.1
audio support, the Gateway DX420 Series comes with the option of a
Creative(R) Sound Blaster(R) X-Fi Audio card for high fidelity
surround sound audio capabilities, making video, games and music
come to life. Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Media Center Edition (MCE)
2005 provides an easy-to-use interface for viewing photos or video,
listening to music or watching DVDs or TV. With MCE and an optional
TV tuner, the DX420 can be used to watch, pause, rewind or record
live TV. Photo and video buffs will find the DX420 easily handles
digital video editing and photography applications. Customers
wanting to pursue creative photographic endeavors such as digital
scrap booking or editing home movies of soccer games, birthday
parties or dance recitals will appreciate the fast processor, large
amount of memory and robust storage. The superior discrete graphics
options allow users to enjoy crisp, life-like images and
extraordinary animation, all the time. A multi-format double-layer
DVD burner and 9-in-one media card reader are included as standard,
allowing for easy back up, copies, and data transfer between the PC
and consumer electronic devices. With a wide range of fast hard
drives, users can outfit the DX420 with speedy 150GB 10,000 RPM
Raptor drives or super sized 750GB drives(1) -- providing up to
1.5TBs(2) of storage -- ample room for treasured family photographs
and home videos. For those with enormous photo and/or music
libraries, RAID options allow users to design the DX420 with the
drives best suited to their needs; RAID 0 for increased performance
or RAID 1 for data protection, providing complete redundancy of
critical data or priceless photo and video images. In addition to
multimedia and photography applications, the DX420 is a great
solution for home office and productivity tasks. Configurations of
the new Gateway DX420 PC are either Microsoft Vista(TM) capable or
Microsoft Vista Premium Ready(3). Intel Viiv(TM) capable, the DX420
also provides a technology framework for easy content sharing
throughout the home. Using the advanced features of Viiv, setting
up and managing a home network is easier than ever. Combined with
the system's wireless options or integrated 10/100 Intel Ethernet,
customers can effortlessly share information among multiple PCs in
the home. With RAID configurability and a uBTX chassis, it offers a
high level of reliability and dependability. The BTX architecture
more effectively cools internal components, allowing it to easily
handle the fastest processors and power-hungry graphics. As a
result, the design increases the overall reliability of the system
and extends the life of key components by up to 82 percent over
traditional ATX designs(4). Also, the chassis is tool-free, so
customers can quickly and easily add or update cards, hard drives
and optical drives. Security Features To protect the customer's
data and investment, Gateway DX420 Series desktop PCs are
pre-installed with a 90-day trial of McAfee Internet Security
Suite(TM) (Anti-Virus, Anti-Spam, Anti-Spyware, Firewall and
Parental Control)(5). A pro-active service tool called BigFix(R) is
included at no charge on all Gateway systems(6). With the
customer's permission, BigFix identifies and sends messages
offering updates to enhance the performance or capabilities of the
PC. Gateway DX420 Series Configurations, Pricing and Availability
Available now direct from Gateway, the new DX420 Series desktop PCs
can be configured-to-order with popular features and technology.
Ready-to-ship configurations and pricing follow: DX420B DX420S
DX420X Operating System Microsoft Windows Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows XP Media Center XP Media Center XP Media Center
Edition 2005 Edition 2005 XP Media Center Processor Intel(R)
Intel(R) Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Core(TM) 2 Core(TM) 2 Duo E6300 Duo
E6300 Duo E6300 Chipset P965 P965 P965 Viiv 1.6 Viiv 1.6 Viiv 1.6
Memory 512MB 667MHz 512MB 667MHz 1024MB DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 SDRAM
667MHz DDR2 SDRAM Hard drive(2) 160GB 7200 250GB 7200 RPM 2 x 250GB
7200 RPM RPM SATA II SATA II SATA II Speakers Optional GW 2.0 GW
2.0 Media reader 9 in One 9 in One 9 in One Optical drive DVD+/- /
R+/-RW DVD+/- / R+/-RW DVD+/- / R+/-RW Expansion slots 1 PCI-E x16,
1 PCI-E x16, 1 PCI-E x16, 1 PCI-E x4 and 1 PCI-E x4 and 1 PCI-E x4
and 2 PCI 2 PCI 2 PCI Display Optional 17-inch LCD 19-inch
widescreen LCD Video NVIDIA 7300LE NVIDIA 7300LE NVIDIA 7300LE
Limited 1-year 1-year 1-year warranty(7) Price U.S. $599.99 U.S.
$799.99 U.S. $999.99 Warranty, Service and Support The new PCs are
supported by the company's standard limited warranty options(7).
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. About Gateway Since its founding in 1985, Irvine,
Calif.-based Gateway (NYSE:GTW) has been offering award-winning PCs
and related products to consumers, businesses, government agencies
and schools with highest quality and service and best overall
value. 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. (1) Available October
19, 2006. (2) Accessible capacity varies; MB = 1 million bytes; GB
= 1 billion bytes. TB = I trillion bytes. (3) Some features
available in premium editions of Windows Vista(TM) may require
additional hardware (4) 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. (5) 90 days of complimentary updates
included. Internet connection required. (6) Internet connection
required. (7) 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. On-site service technician will be sent
if necessary, following phone-based troubleshooting. Availability
varies. Other conditions apply. DATASOURCE: Gateway, Inc. CONTACT:
Lisa Emard of Gateway, Inc., +1-949-741-7705, Web site:
http://www.gateway.com/
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