Gateway Brightens and Lightens the Holidays With New Notebook PCs for Retail Sale
October 22 2004 - 9:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
Gateway Brightens and Lightens the Holidays With New Notebook PCs
for Retail Sale Four New Notebooks With the Latest Technology
Available This Weekend at Leading Electronics and PC Retailers
IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Gateway today
announced the availability of four new Gateway-branded notebook PCs
for the upcoming holiday season, on sale beginning this weekend at
leading electronics and PC retailers nationwide. (Logo:
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020930/LAM050LOGO ) These new
offerings follow Gateway's first retail notebooks, which premiered
at retailers this summer. Gateway's move to sell PCs in retail has
been a key step in its strategy to expand distribution beyond its
popular direct channels. The four new Gateway notebooks come in two
new lines -- thin and light PCs that combine the best aspects of
mobile computing, and desktop replacement PCs, which deliver
top-notch performance, larger screens and full-sized keyboards in a
mobile form factor. Additionally, each of the new systems sets news
levels of value for consumers by providing them with the best
technology and most features possible. "Mobile PC users want the
latest technology that is powerful, reliable and easy to use, no
matter what form factor they choose," said Ed Fisher, Gateway's
senior vice president of product planning. "These new notebooks for
the holiday season deliver the features that retail customers want
-- such as integrated wireless, media card readers and multi-format
DVD burners. Also, we're breaking new ground by offering notebooks
with these features at prices that are lower than ever." New
Thin-and-Light Notebooks Are Ready to Go Gateway's new
thin-and-light notebooks -- the Gateway(R) 4530GZ and Gateway
4535GZ -- unite the hottest features for mobile computing: slim
size, wireless connectivity, enhanced battery life and excellent
performance. These systems make ideal holiday gifts for college
students who trek across campus, mobile professionals who travel
for business and families who don't want to leave their PC behind
on family vacations. The new notebooks weigh only 5.5 pounds(1) and
measure just over one-inch thin(6), so it's easy and convenient to
take them anywhere. The new Gateway 4530GZ and 4535GZ are optimized
for mobility and powered by Intel(R) Pentium(R) M processors
utilizing Intel(R) Mobile Centrino(R) Technology.(2) Both notebooks
come standard with integrated WiFi 802.11g for connecting to WiFi
hot spots at hotels, convention centers and college campuses as
well to wireless networks at work and home. Plus, Gateway customers
can stay connected during long classes and meetings, thanks to the
six-cell Lithium Ion battery that delivers up to 4.5 hours of
battery life on a single charge.(3) The notebooks pack a huge
amount of technology into the small form factors -- and they
deliver it all at a breakthrough pricing starting at just
$1,349.99. Equipped with the latest technology that lets computer
users enjoy digital media on the go, the new notebooks each include
a large hard drive, multi-format DVD+/-RW drive, and a 4-in-1 media
card reader that accepts Multimedia Card, Secure Digital (SD),
Memory Stick and Memory Stick Pro. Also, the notebooks each have
one IEEE 1394 and four USB 2.0 ports, so digital images from
digital cameras and digital camcorders can be downloaded while on
vacation or on a business trip. Plus, the large 15-inch high
resolution Ultrabright XGA TFT display makes viewing these images
on the road even more enjoyable. Desktop Replacement Notebook PCs
Deliver Heightened Performance and Power Gateway's new 7405GX and
7210GX desktop replacement notebook PCs are the ultimate choices
for PC users who value power and performance in a mobile PC. The
new notebooks boast features typically found in desktop PCs,
including dedicated graphics, a 6-in-one media card reader, a large
widescreen display and a full-sized keyboard. Even with all these
advanced features, the new notebooks take up much less space than a
desktop PC, and they don't need to be confined to a dedicated area
of the home. As a result, these PCs make great holiday gifts for
families who need a PC they can take from room to room for
homework, household productivity and online research. Plus, the new
Gateway notebooks are network-ready with 10/100 Ethernet. They will
quickly connect to a home wireless network since they come with
integrated 802.11g wireless that provides up to 40 percent greater
bandwidth than standard 802.11g thanks to Broadcom's 125 High Speed
Mode software.(5) Mobile computer users will appreciate that the
Gateway 7405GX and 7210GX deliver top-notch performance for
productivity, digital media applications and gaming. The systems
boast AMD processors for fast performance; the 7210GX uses the
Athlon XP 3000+ Mobile processor, and the 7405GX uses the Mobile
AMD Athlon 64 processor 3200+ with HyperTransport(TM) technology
for 64-bit computing, which contributes to faster handling of
digital media files and enhanced multitasking. Also, the AMD 64
processor gives the 7405GX an added layer of Antivirus protection
when used with MS Windows Service Pack 2, which comes standard on
this notebook. Both notebooks provide efficient management of
battery resources, thanks to AMD PowerNow! Technology, which
extends battery life by balancing power based on the application's
requirements. Also, the Gateway 7405GX includes dedicated ATI
Mobility RADEON 9600 graphics, and the Gateway 7210GX comes with
ATI IGP3210M graphics. Both include 64MB of video memory to ensure
premium performance for game playing and graphics-intense
applications. The impressive high-resolution Ultrabright WXGA
15.4-inch widescreen display shows data in a letterbox format --
great for viewing large word processing or spreadsheet files, as
well as viewing digital photos and web pages. The vibrant
widescreen display is also great for watching popular DVD movies.
The new Gateway notebook PCs are ready for digital media with
multi-format DVD+/-R/RW drives, large hard drives and six-in-one
media card readers that can access Compact Flash, Multimedia Card
(MMC), Micro Drive, Secure Digital (SD), Memory Stick and Memory
Stick Pro. Each include one IEEE 1394 port and four USB 2.0 ports
that let consumers connect to digital cameras, digital camcorders
and MP3 players. Pricing, Availability and Warranty The new Gateway
thin-and-light notebook PCs start at a manufacturer's suggested
retail price of $1,349.99 and the desktop replacement notebook PCs
start at a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $1,249.99. The
four new PCs will be available at leading retailers this weekend,
and come standard with Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Home Edition. The
systems are supported by Gateway's standard limited warranty
options.(4) Gateway's commitment to quality and reliability is
evident in its award-winning line of PCs as well as in its
top-notch 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. Additionally, Gateway offers a pro-active
service tool called BigFix(R) at no charge on all its PCs. With the
customer's permission, BigFix identifies and sends messages
offering upgrades to enhance the performance or capabilities of the
PC. About Gateway Since its founding in 1985, Gateway (NYSE:GTW)
has been a technology pioneer, offering award-winning PCs and
related products to consumers, businesses, government offices and
schools. With its acquisition of eMachines now complete, Gateway is
the third-largest PC company in the U.S. and among the top ten
worldwide. Its products under both brands received more than 150
awards and honors last year. Gateway products are offered at major
retailers, over the web and phone, and through its direct and
indirect sales force. eMachines products are sold by major
retailers. 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, 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. Weight varies with options. 2. Performance may vary. See
http://www.intel.com/ for additional information. 3. Battery life
will vary depending on actual use factors. 4. 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. 5. Requires
other 54g(TM) enabled devices to achieve the increased throughput.
6. Thickness ranges from 0.95" to 1.23"
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