Available Direct From Gateway, the FX510 Series Offers Powerful Technology for
Gaming, Digital Media; New DX Series Can Be Customized at a Range of Prices
IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Gateway, Inc. today
announces new desktop PC models for consumers and small businesses. The new
high-performance Gateway(R) FX510 Series can be customized with leading-edge
graphics solutions and blazing fast Intel(R) Pentium(R) Extreme Edition Dual
Core 955 processor to suit the needs of digital enthusiasts and gamers. The
new Gateway(R) DX Series PCs feature the latest technology for PC customers on
a budget.
"To satisfy demanding gamers and digital media enthusiasts, we're offering
the most powerful technology options available today in our new Gateway FX510
Series desktops," said Marc Demars, Gateway's senior director of product
marketing. "With new features such as the Intel Pentium Extreme Edition(R)
Dual Core 955 processor, leading-edge graphics solutions, advanced high-end
audio, and huge hard disk drives, we are truly delivering a PC powerhouse."
Gateway customers who visit http://www.gateway.com or call 1-800-GATEWAY can
choose from three new PC series, the DX110, DX210 and FX510 Series. By
ordering direct from Gateway, consumers can fully customize their PCs to meet
their needs; they can configure the processor, display, memory, hard drives,
optical drives, speakers, audio card, graphics cards, keyboard, software,
services and security solutions.
Gateway FX510: Blistering Performance
The Gateway FX510 Series is designed for computer enthusiasts desiring a
PC for advanced digital entertainment hobbies and high end PC gaming. The
FX510 Series supports the Intel Pentium Extreme Edition Dual Core 955
processor boasting four virtual processing cores as well as the blazing fast
Intel(R) Pentium(R) D 900 Series Dual Core processors with 4MB L2 cache. The
new FX510 Series uses the Intel 975X Express chipset to boost performance with
support for RAID 0 and fast SATA II/300 hard disk drives.
The new Gateway FX510 Series PCs are available with NVIDIA GeForce 7800
GTX or NVIDIA GeForce 6600 graphics, making them ideal for
graphically-intensive applications such as digital video content creation and
editing as well as for playing the latest PC games. In addition to standard
7.1 audio support, the Gateway FX510 Series comes with the option for
Creative(R) Sound Blaster(R) X-Fi Audio card for high fidelity surround sound
audio capabilities.
The new FX510 Series desktops come standard supporting Intel(R) Viiv(TM)
technology with Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Media Center Edition 2005. In
addition, the systems may be upgraded to Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Pro.
Ready for entertainment, the PCs come standard with an integrated TV tuner and
remote control for enjoying live and recorded TV and FM radio from the comfort
of the couch. In addition, the FX510XL configuration comes standard with the
Gateway's award-winning 21-inch Widescreen High-Definition LCD monitor, which
provides high pixel resolution for a crisp, clear picture and DCDi(R) by
Faroudja for enhanced video processing. The LCD can be used in landscape or
portrait mode and features picture-in-picture capabilities and multiple video,
USB 2.0 inputs and an IEEE 1394 FireWire(R) port.
The Gateway FX510 Series are housed in an advanced 7-bay, quiet and cool
BTX chassis featuring an optimized cooling architecture that allows it to
easily handle the fastest processors and power-hungry graphics. The design
more effectively cools internal components, thereby increasing overall
reliability and extending the life of key components by up to 82 percent over
traditional ATX designs.(1) The chassis is also tool-free, so customers can
quickly and easily add or update cards, hard drives and optical drives. In
addition, the desktops provide Gigabit (10/100/1000) Ethernet for a fast
network connection.
Gateway FX510 Series Configurations, Pricing and Availability
Available now direct from Gateway, the new FX510 Series desktop PCs can be
configured-to-order with popular features and technology. Ready-to-ship
configurations and pricing follow:
FX510S FX510X FX510XL
Operating Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft
system Windows XP Windows XP Windows XP
Media Center Media Center Media Center
Edition 2005 Edition 2005 Edition 2005
Processor Intel Pentium D Intel Pentium D Intel Pentium D
Processor 920 Processor 920 Processor 940
(2.80 GHz, (2.80 GHz, (3.2 GHz, 800MHz
800MHz FSB, 4MB 800MHz FSB, 4MB FSB, 4MB L2
L2 cache) L2 cache) cache)
Memory 1024MB (2 x 1024MB (2 x 2GB (2 x
512MB) DDR2 512MB) DDR2 1048MB) DDR2
Dual Channel Dual Channel Dual Channel
667MHz SDRAM 667MHz SDRAM 667MHz SDRAM(2)
Hard drive(2) 250GB SATA II 320GB (2 x 1TB (2 x 500GB)
160GB) SATA II SATA II RAID 0
RAID 0
Optical drive CD-RW/DVD Combo DVD+/-R/RW DVD+/-R/RW
Drive Drive and Drive and
DVD-ROM DVD-ROM
Expansion slots 1 PCI-E x16, 1 1 PCI-E x16, 1 1 PCI-E x16, 1
PCI-E x4 and 2 PCI-E x4 and 2 PCI-E x4 and 2
PCI slots PCI slots PCI slots
TV Tuner ATI Theater 550 ATI Theater 550 ATI Theater 550
Pro TV Tuner Pro TV Tuner Pro TV Tuner
Display None 19-inch LCD 21-inch LCD
Display Widescreen
Display
Video NVIDIA GeForce NVIDIA GeForce NVIDIA GeForce
6600 with 128MB 7800 GTX with 7800 GTX with
video memory 256MB video 256MB video
memory memory
Limited One year One year One year
Warranty(3) limited limited limited
warranty warranty warranty
Price US $1099.99 US $1999.99 US $2999.99
The DX Series -- Wide Variety of Options to Suit a Range of PC Users
The DX Series -- Gateway DX110 and DX210 -- offer an array of
customization options at every price point, so customers can design a system
that best suits their needs. The DX Series is perfect for families, students
and small businesses wanting a PC for taking advantage of digital media and
productivity applications at prices that will keep them on budget.
The new DX Series delivers enhanced graphics capabilities using ATI(TM)
Radeon(R) X300 based integrated graphics supporting DirectX 9.0 for enhanced
video, mainstream gaming and digital media hobbies. Plus, if customers wish
to upgrade their Gateway DX Series PCs with dedicated graphics in the future,
they can do so using the systems' open PCI Express x16 slot. The DX Series is
ready to take on these applications, as it uses a 6-bay uBTX chassis, a
smaller version of the FX510 chassis that still provides the same noise
reduction, cooling and reliability benefits to customers.
The DX Series PCs offer integrated high-definition audio supporting 7.1
speaker arrangements for vibrant sound. With a wide range of connectivity
options, the new DX Series desktops include six USB 2.0 ports, one IEEE 1394
FireWire(R) port and integrated 10/100 Ethernet for networking capability. In
addition, all systems also come pre-installed with Cyberlink PowerDVD for DVD
movie playback and Nero 6 Suite for quick and easy creation of photo slide
shows and CD music.
Gateway DX210: Digital Entertainment for Maximum Value
Offering speed, power and performance at a very competitive price, the
Gateway DX210 desktop PC is perfect for ripping and burning music, editing
photos, playing online games and managing home finances. It features fast
64-bit Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 processors supporting Hyper-Threading
Technology(3), which makes it easier and faster to take on several tasks at
once, such as burning a music CD while viewing digital photos. ATI Radeon
X300 based integrated graphics add vibrant color and rich detail to games,
photos and video. In addition, the systems feature the latest DDR2 SDRAM and
large SATA hard drives. The Gateway DX210 PC Series is priced starting at
$549.99.
Gateway DX110: All the Essentials
The Gateway DX110 desktop PC is designed for everyday computing tasks such
as managing email, web browsing, word processing and other productivity
functions at a price that keeps users on budget. Unlike many other
entry-level desktops, the DX110 features 64-bit Intel(R) Celeron(R) D
processors and ATI Radeon X300 based integrated graphics. It also offers an
array of technology options including large 80GB to 160GB hard drives(2). The
Gateway DX110 PC is priced starting at only $449.99.
Gateway DX Series Configurations, Pricing and Availability
Available now direct from Gateway, the new DX Series desktop PCs can be
configured-to-order with popular features and technology. Ready-to-ship
configurations and pricing follow:
DX110S DX210X
Operating Microsoft(R) Microsoft(R)
system Windows(R) XP Windows(R) XP
Home Edition Media Center
Edition
Processor Intel Celeron D Intel Pentium 4
Processor 331 Processor 631
(2.80 GHz, supporting
533MHz FSB, Hyper-Threading
256K L2 cache) Technology (3.0
GHz, 800MHz
FSB, 2MB L2
cache)
Memory 256MB DDR2 512MB DDR2
533MHz SDRAM 533MHz SDRAM
Hard drive (2) 80GB Ultra ATA 160GB SATA
Optical drive CD-RW drive DVD+/-R/RW
drive
Expansion slots 1 PCI-E x16, 1 PCI-E x16,
PCI-E x1 and 2 PCI-E x1 and 2
PCI slots PCI slots
Display None 17-inch CRT
(16.0-inch
viewable)
Video Radeon X300 Radeon X300
based graphics based graphics
with up to with up to
256MB shared 256MB shared
memory memory
Limited One year One year
Warranty (3) limited limited
warranty warranty
Price US $449.99 US $799.99
The Gateway DX Series PCs can be upgraded to Microsoft Windows XP
Professional Edition. The new PCs are supported by the company's standard
limited warranty options.(4) Additional service and support options are
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.
Protecting the customer's data and investment, the new Gateway desktop PCs
are pre-installed with s a 90-day trial of McAfee Internet Security Suite(TM)
(Anti-Virus, Anti-Spam, Anti-Spyware, Firewall and Parental Control).(5) A
pro-active service tool called BigFix(R) is included at no charge on all
Gateway systems.(5) With the customer's permission, BigFix identifies and
sends messages offering upgrades to enhance the performance or capabilities of
the PC.
Additionally, the Gateway System Recovery solution offers all customers
the ability to easily recover drivers, applications or the full factory image.
The Gateway System Recovery solution provides advanced recovery capabilities
that are easily available, so consumers experience less down time in the event
of a system issue. Unlike other recovery systems, Gateway's solution lets
customers restore the factory software image while maintaining all data files
stored on the PC. Back-up options and restore procedures are simple, thanks
to Gateway's easy-to-understand recovery guide and system recovery interface.
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 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. Gateway Terms and Conditions of Sale apply. Intel,
Pentium and Celeron 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) Accolade Engineering Solutions, January 2005. The Arrhenius
Acceleration Reaction Rate Model is used to estimate the improvement
in mean time to failure (MTTF) based on temperature of the component.
(2) Accessible capacity varies; MB = 1 million bytes; GB = 1 billion
bytes; TB = 1 trillion bytes.
(3) Performance may vary. See http://www.intel.com for additional
information.
(4) 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.
(5) Internet connection required.
SOURCE Gateway, Inc.
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CONTACT:
Lisa Emard of Gateway, Inc., +1-949-471-7705,
lisa.emard@gateway.com
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