IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- With today's
introduction of the Gateway(R) DX430 Series and the NX270S notebook PC
coinciding with the worldwide launch of Microsoft Vista, consumers can now
purchase a powerful multimedia desktop or notebook PC from Gateway
preinstalled with the much anticipated new operating system.
Optimized for Microsoft Windows Vista, the Gateway DX430 Series can be
configured with Home Basic, Home Premium or Ultimate(1). It also boasts a
sleek new industrial design with personalization capabilities, user
friendly features and advanced technology. Tailored for families, students
and home offices, consumers looking for features and capabilities above and
beyond typical Internet and productivity usage, it is the ideal system for
editing videos, perfecting photos, playing games and running demanding
multimedia applications.
The new Gateway NX270S notebook features numerous high-impact design
features that enhance durability. It is perfect as a first notebook or an
additional PC, and with its thin and light design, it is easy to carry
around school campuses or when flying for pleasure or for business. Its
visually stunning 14.1-inch WXGA widescreen TFT Active Matrix display
provides a stellar view experience and ample room for viewing multiple
applications or documents.
"Enthusiasts and small businesses alike will find the Gateway(R) DX430
perfect for home office needs, digital photo editing and a variety of
multimedia applications. It can serve as a TV, DVD player and stereo, and
its unique portable hard drive option makes it easy to transport or back up
files," said John Schindler, director of consumer products, Gateway. "Road
warriors and traveling professionals will find our new NX270 Series
notebooks are sturdy enough to easily handle the everyday bumps and bruises
of mobile computing, while powerful technologies on the inside easily
handle their demanding needs."
And with North-American based telephone technical support for U.S.
customers, they can be assured their calls will be handled by
knowledgeable, experienced, well-trained and dedicated support agents close
to home.
Gateway DX430 -- Personalization and Feature Rich Options
Interchangeable face plates let customers modify the design of the
front panel on the system to suit their individual style. Customers can
upgrade the standard black face plate to a tungsten or brushed graphite
finish at a minimal cost. Additional designs will be available in the
future. The finishes provide an elegant and sophisticated look to the PC,
allowing them to be personalized to the customer's workspace.
Not just another pretty face, the enhanced design of the DX430 makes it
easier than ever to use key components and to connect popular consumer
electronic devices. The top front of the system provides easy access to a
high-speed USB 2.0 15-in-1 digital media reader. And for models featuring
the optional TV tuner, convenient front port options for both video and
audio make it easy to transfer or play photos from digital cameras or
camcorders, while flip down doors on the optical drives simplify
upgradeability and serviceability. An assortment of portable hard drive
choices will be made available making it easy to back up valuable data or
transfer content from one PC to another via USB.
The feature-rich chassis supports the latest processor technology;
storage solutions built around speed, size and dependability; and leading
graphic support for a wide range of multimedia applications.
With the breakthrough speed of the Intel Core 2 Duo dual-core
processor, consumers can spend more time creating and less time waiting,
while Windows Vista and Intel(R) Viiv(TM) options provide greater ease of
access and control of movies, photos and music. The Gateway DX430 Series
can be customized with a range of Intel processors.
For hobbyists, young professionals, college students or families with
huge libraries of digital media, the DX430 can be configured with a range
of hard drives including 750GB perpendicular drives for leading-edge
performance or with Western Digital Raptor 150GB 10,000 RPM drives(2). In
February, Gateway will offer a portable hard drive that allows users to
expand storage capacity by another 80GBs or 160GBs.
To safeguard irreplaceable personal photos and videos, customers have
the option of configuring the DX430 with RAID 0, providing mirroring for
protection, or with RAID 1, which delivers striping for speed benefits.
In addition, Gateway's hard drive cooling system provides increased
reliability and stability for high performance systems. The cooling system
is able to reduce the temperature of hard drives up to 24 degrees
Fahrenheit versus systems without Gateway's cooling system. This reduction
increases the reliability of the system's hard drives by up to 33.2
percent(3).
The system's optional PVR capabilities and high-definition tuner make
it the ideal entertainment system. It comes with a choice of graphic cards
for gamers, including the lightening fast Nvidia 7950 GT.
To protect the customer's data and investment, Gateway DX430 Series
desktop PCs with a 32-bit version of Windows are pre-installed with a
90-day trial of McAfee Internet Security Suite(TM) (Anti-Virus, Anti-Spam,
Anti-Spyware, Firewall and Parental Control)(4). All systems include a
proactive service tool called BigFix,(R) which is included at no charge(5).
With the customer's permission, BigFix identifies and sends messages
offering updates to enhance the performance or capabilities of the PC.
Available beginning Jan. 29, direct from Gateway, the new DX430 Series
desktop PCs can be configured-to-order with popular features and
technology. Ready-to-ship configurations and pricing follow:
DX430B DX430S DX430X
CPU Intel Pentium D Intel Core 2 Intel Core 2
915 processor Duo E4300 Duo E6300
processor processor
Chipset G965 G965 G965
Memory 512MB 1024MB 1024MB
Hard Drive 160GB 160GB 160GB
Media Reader 15-in-1 15-in-1 15-in-1
Optical CD-RW/DVD Combo DVD-RW DVD-RW
Video Intel GMA X3000 Intel GMA X3000 Intel GMA X3000
Chassis Micro ATX Micro ATX Micro ATX
Mouse Soft-touch USB Soft-touch USB Soft-touch USB
Optical Mouse Optical Mouse Optical Mouse
Speakers Optional Gateway 2.0 Gateway 2.0
Keyboard Elite Elite Elite
Multimedia Multimedia Multimedia
Limited 1-year 1-year 1-year
Warranty(7)
Monitor Optional 19-inch 22-inch
widescreen LCD widescreen LCD
Operating Microsoft Vista Microsoft Vista Microsoft Vista
System Home Basic Home Premium Home Premium
Productivity Microsoft Works Microsoft Works Microsoft Works
S/W 8.5 8.5 8.5
List Price $499.99 $849.99 $1099.99
Gateway NX270S Notebook -- Sturdy Design, Premium Look and Feel
The Gateway NX270S notebook was designed to handle the everyday bumps
and bruises of mobile computing and to look great while doing it. A
Constant Torque barrel hinge reinforces the stability of the display and
reduces movement when the display is open. The notebook's external features
further protect the system's structural integrity, while also contributing
to its distinctive design. The high-composite matte cover surface is
scratch- and fingerprint-resistant, helping to maintain the notebook's
clean, new look. The aircraft-grade, brushed aluminum palm rest is
comfortable when using the keyboard, while it also provides the strength of
high-impact, lightweight metal for reinforcement. Plus, the metal edge
detailing creates solid structural protection against drops while providing
the notebook's contemporary finish with a unique framed profile. Polished
black lacquer treatments give the product rich detail and a deluxe
appearance.
The notebook's visually stunning 14.1-inch WXGA widescreen TFT Active
Matrix display is the perfect complement to unique design elements in the
notebook. The display vibrantly showcases graphics, video and applications,
while the widescreen format provides ample room for viewing multiple
applications or documents. The Ultrabright display features a 1280 x 800
maximum resolution.
The Gateway NX270S comes equipped for essential mobility for notebook
customers on a budget. It has an Intel Celeron 430 processor, 512MB of
memory, a 60GB hard drive and a CD-RW/DVD combo drive.
The system can be easily connected to consumer electronics, peripherals
and digital media cards with its 3 USB 2.0 ports and 4-in-1 media card
reader. It also comes with Vista Home Basic. Ready for work, studies and
entertainment on the go, integrated 802.11 b/g provides wireless access to
the Internet. The notebook also includes an integrated V.92 56K modem and
10/100 Ethernet.
The NX270S is available now priced starting at $699.99. Like all
Gateway notebooks sold via the company's direct sales channels, it can be
customized with a range of options.
North America Based Telephone Technical Support
While many PC vendors go off-shore to save service costs, Gateway's
telephone technical support for U.S. customers is 100-percent based in
North America. Customers are assured their calls are handled by
knowledgeable, experienced, well-trained and dedicated support agents close
to home(6).
Warranty, Service and Support
The new PCs are supported by the company's standard limited warranty
options(7), but to help customers adopt and get the most out of Vista,
Gateway recommends Answers by Gateway, which provides 24/7 telephone
support for assistance with questions that go far beyond the system's
standard warranty. For instance, Gateway's experts can help resolve most
"how-to" questions about setting up e-mail or a home network, connecting a
printer or transferring a home movie. They can also provide help with
non-Gateway technology products, assisting with questions related to
software, wireless networks, televisions, printers and digital cameras from
most major manufacturers. This ensures Gateway customers are getting the
most out of their Gateway PC and that their system works seamlessly with
all of their consumer electronic toys.
Additional service and support options are also 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.
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. (C)2007 Gateway, Inc. Gateway Terms &
Conditions of Sale apply. Trademarks used herein are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in the United States and other
countries. Intel and Core 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) Not all Windows Vista features are available for use on all Windows
Vista Capable PCs. All Windows Vista Capable PCs will run the core
experiences of Windows Vista, such as innovations in organizing and
finding information, security, and reliability. Some features
available in premium editions of Windows Vista -- like the new
Windows Aero(TM) user interface -- require advanced or additional
hardware. Check http://www.windowsvista.com/getready for details.
(2) Accessible capacity varies; MB = 1 million bytes; GB = 1 billion
bytes. TB = 1 trillion bytes.
(3) Accolade Engineering Solutions, December 2006. The Arrhenius
Acceleration Reaction Rate Model is used to estimate the improvement
in mean time to failure (MTTF) based on temperature of the component.
Configuration tested includes two hard drives.
(4) 90 days of complimentary updates included. Internet connection
required.
(5) Internet connection required.
(6) Service methods subject to change without notice or obligation.
(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.
SOURCE Gateway, Inc.
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Related links:
http://www.windowsvista.com/getready
http://www.gateway.com
CONTACT:
Lisa Emard of Gateway, Inc., +1-949-471-7705,
lisa.emard@gateway.com
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