Gateway Convertible Notebook Puts a New Spin on Classroom Studies, Office Productivity
April 19 2007 - 8:45AM
PR Newswire (US)
Thin-and-Light Notebook With Tablet Capabilities Boasts 12-inch
Widescreen Display, Touch Screen, Digital Pen; Ideal for Growing
Tablet Demand in Education Segment IRVINE, Calif., April 19
/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Gateway today unveiled the new Gateway(R)
E-155C Thin & Light Convertible notebook, which gives customers
the benefits of Tablet computing with digital pen and touch screen
capabilities in a sleek, thin-and-light form factor. The Gateway
E-155C infuses keyboard, digital pen, and touch-screen input
capabilities into a single mobile device optimized for Microsoft
Windows Vista. Customers can use the Gateway E-155C to access
information, applications and multimedia content as well as take
handwritten notes, draw diagrams, edit documents and enjoy full PC
functionality, making it the ultimate productivity tool for
education and business environments. One of the thinnest and
lightest convertible notebooks on the market with an integrated
optical drive, the Gateway Convertible Notebook will impress
customers with its features optimized for mobile computing, such as
a 12-inch widescreen display, an Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo processor
and a biometric fingerprint reader. Plus, the Gateway E-155C has a
new industrial design that starts at only 4.5 pounds.(1) "Gateway
has been leading the Tablet market with innovative products since
2002, and this product rounds out our portfolio, giving customers a
family of Convertible Notebooks from a single provider," said Ray
Sawall, Gateway's senior manager of mobile computing. "The Gateway
E-155C's touch-screen and digital pen capabilities powered by
leading-edge hardware and Microsoft Windows Vista add the
flexibility that makes Tablet computing so effective in
non-traditional environments, such as learning labs, meetings, the
sales field, and anywhere customers learn, work and live." Gateway
is introducing the new E-155C at an ideal time. The America's
Digital Schools 2006 report, conducted by The Greaves Group and The
Hayes Connection, forecasted that Tablet PCs are one of the fastest
growing product segments for students over the next five years. An
overview of the report findings is available at:
http://www.ads2006.org/main/pdf/ADS2006KF.pdf Tom Greaves of The
Greaves Group stated, "While we see substantial growth in both the
mobile PC and Tablet PC spaces in this year's educational spending
mix, the expected sales growth of Tablet PCs is approximately three
times higher than the sales growth of traditional notebook PCs. We
anticipate that as more user-friendly, performance oriented models
like the Gateway E-155C come to market, a growing number of
educational institutions will consider them for their students,
faculty and staff." Several education customers have used previous
generation convertible notebooks and are now considering the
Gateway E-155C for their faculty, staff and student populations.
Dr. B. Keith Rowland, Radford City Schools' director of elementary
education and instructional technology, stated, "Our teachers are
very impressed with the flexibility that the Gateway convertible
notebook affords them. It lets our educators be more creative in
developing interactive lesson plans, which improves student
engagement. We look forward to taking our Tablet PC program a step
further by rolling out these notebooks to our students in the
future." The system's vibrant 12-inch WXGA widescreen TFT Active
Matrix Display is the perfect palette for accessing applications by
digital pen or touch screen. When used with Microsoft Windows
Vista, customers will experience improved writing recognition,
greater pen accuracy, improved hardware button support and more
flexibility in user-configurable commands. The new touch-screen
capabilities mean customers can access information by touching the
screen with a fingertip or other pointing device. Also, the
widescreen format gives customers ample room for viewing new
features in Microsoft Windows Vista such as Sidebar
mini-applications as well as multiple applications or documents at
once. In addition, the display's anti-reflection polarizer improves
viewing in sunlight and bright conditions, extending the unit's
usability outdoors and making it ideal for students and
organizations with field personnel. A pioneer in the Convertible
Notebook market, Gateway understands the unique requirements for
the segment and has developed the Gateway E-155C with an all new
industrial design that is easy-to-use. Measuring 1.17-inches thin,
the new Thin & Light Convertible has room for an integrated
optical drive, so an external model isn't required to read DVD and
CD applications. Plus, the lightweight Gateway E-155C provides
several battery options so the PC can be optimized for mobility or
long battery life. A number of design features let customers make
the most of battery life, including a dedicated wireless on/off
switch and an ambient light sensor that detects the light
atmosphere and adjusts the display brightness. The notebook also
features an integrated UPEK fingerprint reader that can be used for
user authentication and data protection as well as for mouse-like
cursor movement and scrolling in Tablet mode. Making navigation
even easier, the new Gateway E-155C features dedicated "enter" and
"back" buttons to the right of the finger print reader. Additional
design enhancements include the unique double swivel hinge, which
lets the display swivel 180 degrees in either direction. The
notebook even provides a "reminder" to store the digital pen; if
the system is turned off without the digital pen in the garage, the
user is alerted with an audio alarm and flashing LED. The notebook
was also designed with a high-impact magnesium casework, which
improves durability and strength, while minimizing the notebook's
size and weight. Pricing and Availability The Gateway E-155C is
available for order now at prices starting at $1,849.99. For
configuration details, go to
http://www.gateway.com/lightconvertible. In early May, Gateway will
offer a version of the product for home and home office customers,
the Gateway C-120X, which will be priced starting at $1,499.99.
Additional Key Features * Intel PRO/wireless 3945 802.11a/b/g *
Wacom digital pen with digital eraser * Support for Intel(R)
Core(TM) 2 Duo U7500 Ultra Low Voltage Processor * Mobility center
button gives customers one-touch access to mobility settings when
used with Vista * SATA 5400RPM hard drive in 60GB, 80GB or 120GB
capacities(2) * Advanced security with optional Computrace Complete
tracking software * Fixed CD-RW/DVD, DVD Burner and Weightsaver
options Warranty, Service and Support The new Gateway E-155C is
supported by the company's standard limited warranty options(3).
Additional service and support options are also available.(4)
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. Gateway Professional From award-winning servers to
innovative notebooks and professional services, Gateway has served
organizations for 21 years. It recently earned number one customer
satisfaction ratings from Technology Business Research for both
corporate notebooks and desktops, by delivering the innovative
products and outstanding service customers want. Gateway's mission
is to exceed customers' expectations for quality, innovation and
service with 100-percent U.S.-based telephone technical support for
its professional customers, a configure-to-order assembly facility
in Nashville, Tenn. and a Best Practices Tech Support Center in
S.D. The company offers programs designed specifically for the
needs of customers in education, government and businesses as well
as reseller partners. Gateway customers include many of the world's
leading organizations, such as the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency,
the University of Arizona, state of California, state of New York,
Los Angeles Unified School District and others. For more
information on Gateway Professional solutions, visit
http://www.gateway.com/business. About Gateway Since its founding
in 1985, Irvine, Calif.-based Gateway (NYSE:GTW) has been a
technology pioneer, offering award-winning PCs, servers and related
products to consumers, businesses, government agencies and schools.
Gateway is 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. Limited-time offers
subject to change without notice or obligation and may not be
available through all sales channels. (C)2007 Gateway, Inc. Gateway
terms and conditions of sale apply. Trademarks used herein are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in the United
States and other countries. Other product or service names
mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners. (1)
Weight varies with options. (2) Accessible capacity varies; MB = 1
million bytes; GB = 1 billion bytes; TB = 1 trillion bytes. (3)
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. (4) Service methods subject to change without notice or
obligation. DATASOURCE: Gateway, Inc. CONTACT: Lisa Emard of
Gateway, Inc., +1-949-741-7705, Web site: http://www.gateway.com/
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