Sleek and Slim With a Widescreen, Gateway M210 Notebook Will Grab Attention This Holiday Season
November 23 2004 - 8:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
Sleek and Slim With a Widescreen, Gateway M210 Notebook Will Grab
Attention This Holiday Season Gateway M210 Weighs Just Five Pounds
With Standard Keyboard and 14.1-Inch Widescreen for True Mobility
Without Compromise IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/
-- Gateway today announced the Gateway M210 series, a stylish,
thin-and-light line of notebook PCs that delivers true mobility
without compromising performance, functionality or affordability.
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With prices starting at just $899, the Gateway(R) M210 notebook PC
sports a sleek and attractive design that's just 1.2-inches thin
and 5.29 pounds(1). It's also one of the first thin and light
notebook PCs to be optimized for a 14.1-inch WXGA widescreen
display, which provides maximum viewing area without sacrificing
portability. Unlike most ultraportable PCs, the Gateway M210 has a
full-size keyboard, so it's easier and more comfortable to use.
Long battery life and integrated 802.11g wireless make the Gateway
M210 a great holiday gift for frequent travelers, students, and
professionals desiring a light, yet powerful solution for
productivity, digital media applications and staying connected. The
system's integrated 6-cell Lithium Ion battery provides 4.5
hours(2) of life, so users can remain productive on the road.
Beginning Nov. 24, Gateway will offer customers the ability to
personalize the Gateway M210 to meet their unique needs. Customers
will be able to choose from select components such as hard drives,
memory, processors and graphics cards when orders are placed
through Gateway's direct channels http://www.gateway.com/ and (800)
846-2000. "The Gateway M210 is the perfect option for consumers and
professionals alike, who want a PC that's light, powerful and
affordable," said Ed Fisher, Gateway's senior vice president of
product planning. "We've brought this product to market, so
customers no longer have to choose between performance and
mobility. We're also offering more flexibility with PC
customization options, enabling users to select the right set of
features for their computing needs and budget." Optimized for the
battery life and performance demands of mobile computing, the
Gateway M210 notebook line includes an Intel(R) Celeron M processor
or Intel(R) Centrino Mobile Technology with an Intel(R) Pentium M
processor. To take advantage of wireless computing at home, school,
hotels and other WiFi Hot Spots, the Gateway M210 offers integrated
802.11g wireless. Rounding out its communications capabilities, the
Gateway M210 also includes Intel 10/100Mbps Ethernet and a 56K V.92
modem. The Gateway M210 series offers users a choice of a
DVD-ROM/CD-RW combo drive or DVD burner, a 40GB or 60GB hard
drive(3) and 256 MB of memory, expandable to 1256MB through the
SODIMM memory slot. Integrated Intel 855GM graphics with 32MB UMA
video memory turn the PC into the perfect medium for watching DVDs
and developing presentations. The Gateway M210 is ready to handle
digital media hobbies, thanks to its 4-in-1 digital media manager
that can accept MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD), Memory
Stick and Memory Stick Pro media used in the latest digital
devices. It also includes three USB 2.0 ports for connecting the
latest peripherals, IEEE 1394 for video and an array of
input/output ports. All Gateway M210 products come with
Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Home or Windows XP Pro operating system.
Available in three different configurations, the M210 series
notebook ranges in price from $899.99 to $1,299.99. The M210CS
provides a balance of technology and value for anyone on a budget,
including students and families. The M210CS includes an Intel
Celeron-M 340 processor (1.50 GHz), 256MB of DDR Memory, 40GB hard
drive(3) and a CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo drive for only $899.99. Packed
with technology that power-users will appreciate, the Gateway M210S
Plus raises the bar for performance in a thin-and-light notebook.
The Gateway M210S Plus features Intel Centrino technology with an
Intel Pentium-M 725 processor (1.60GHz), 512MB of DDR memory and a
60GB hard drive(3). The notebook also features technology extras
that boost performance and functionality, such as the systems' 8X
multi-function DVD+/- R/RW drive that reads and records DVDs and
CDs. The M210S Plus is priced at $1,299.99. 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 proactive 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.(4) Gateway supports its Gateway line of
notebook PCs with a limited warranty(4). 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 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. Product or service
names mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective
owners. 1. Thickness ranges from 0.95" to 1.24. Weight varies with
options. 2. Battery life will vary depending on actual use factors.
3. Accessible capacity varies; MB = 1 million bytes; GB = 1 billion
bytes. 4. Service methods subject to change without notice or
obligation. 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. Phone charges may apply for tech
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