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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. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020930/LAM050LOGO ) 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 support. http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020930/LAM050LOGO http://photoarchive.ap.org/ DATASOURCE: Gateway, Inc. 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