Digital Video Enthusiasts Will Enjoy Killer Performance From Gateway 700XL's
Advanced New Technology Including Support for RAID-Configured Hard Drives
POWAY, Calif., April 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In its latest move to
deliver powerful computers optimized for digital media, Gateway, Inc.
(NYSE: GTW) today introduces the Gateway(R) 700XL, the first Gateway PC that
uses RAID technology -- two hard drives acting as one for faster performance
when storing and accessing anything on the hard drive.(1)
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The new Gateway 700XL is the first PC utilizing the new Intel(R) 875P-
based system board featuring Intel(R) RAID(R) Technology and the option for
two Serial ATA RAID-configured hard drives. With the new board, the Gateway
700XL incorporates several new technologies that contribute to improved
overall performance, including support for 800MHz front side bus and dual
channel DDR 3200 (400MHz) memory, as well as Intel's new Performance
Acceleration Technology, which optimizes access between the processor and
memory. To handle multiple tasks at once, such as burning a music CD while
playing an online game, the Gateway 700XL supports fast Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4
processors with Hyper-Threading(R) technology.(2)
"This is not your grandmother's PC," said John Engel, senior vice
president and general manager, Desktop Products Group. "It's one big, bad
monster of a system for serious digital media enthusiasts. Fans of light word
processing need not apply."
The Gateway 700XL provides a higher level of storage performance thanks to
Intel(R) RAID technology -- the industry's first desktop RAID solution
integrated directly into the system board's chipset, the Intel 875P. With the
RAID configuration, the hard drives -- available initially in 160GB capacity-
act together as one large hard drive for 320GB total capacity.(3) The result
is that files can be written to the two hard drives simultaneously, which
delivers dramatically increased hard drive performance. The ability to
configure systems with RAID support is exclusively offered on the newer,
highly anticipated Serial ATA interface.
The blazing fast performance is great for digital video, music and photo
enthusiasts who transfer, edit, and store large digital media files. Gamers,
many of whom are competing across a broadband connection, will reach a new
level of game play with improved responsiveness from the Gateway 700XL. Small
businesses or sole practitioners such as graphic artists and designers can
also benefit tremendously from the increased performance and storage boost the
Gateway 700XL offers. Plus, the Gateway 700XL comes fully set-up and ready to
go; a much more economical and hassle-free option than putting together an
aftermarket solution.
"Intel is excited to see Gateway leading the industry with this new high-
performance desktop platform," said Randy Wilhelm, Vice President of Intel's
Desktop Platforms Group. "By taking full advantage of every performance
feature of the Intel 875P chipset, including Serial ATA with Intel RAID
Technology, the Gateway 700XL raises the performance standard for desktop PCs
to a new level."
The Gateway 700XL's ample performance and expandability options make it a
great investment. Adding additional functionality and external devices is easy
with eight USB 2.0 ports (two in the front, and six in the back), integrated
Intel 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet, and five PCI slots. For an unprecedented
digital media and gaming experience, the Gateway 700XL includes 8X AGP
graphics for increased graphics bandwidth and improved performance for
visually intense applications. It also features the latest graphics from ATI's
128MB RADEON(TM) 9800G PRO AGP Graphics Accelerator with TV-out and DVI
connector.
The Gateway 700XL PC with 400GB storage (two 200GB hard drives) will be
available April 14 at a price of $3,499(4). Beginning April 25, the Gateway
700XL will support the option for fast RAID-configured 160GB Serial ATA hard
drives for 320GB total capacity.(3) The Gateway 700XL also features 1024MB
400MHz DDR SDRAM Memory and an 18-inch LCD Analog/Digital flat panel display.
The Gateway 700XL includes the latest technology for creating, editing, and
sharing digital media with IEEE 1394 FireWire, DVD and CD burners, and Movie
Creator VCD/DVD software.
Also, the popular Gateway(R) 700X with new features will be available
beginning April 14 at prices starting at $1,999(4). Beginning April 25, the
Gateway 700X can be upgraded to a RAID configuration with two 160GB SATA hard
drives for 320GB total capacity.(3)
More information about Gateway's products and services is available by
calling 800-221-9616, via the company's web site at http://www.gateway.com or at one
of the Gateway(R) stores nationwide.
About Gateway
Gateway, Inc. (NYSE: GTW), a personal technology company, improves
people's lives through a combination of the latest and best hardware,
communication tools, applications, training and service, all offered with a
custom financing package. The company takes a localized approach, utilizing
its Web site, call centers and nationwide network of Gateway retail stores to
build direct relationships with consumers, small and medium businesses and
government and education institutions. In 2003, Gateway was named the second
most admired American company in the computer industry by Fortune magazine
(5). In 2002, Gateway's products and services received more than 90 awards
and accolades and the company's retail stores outperformed its competitors in
a "mystery shopper" comparison (6). For more information, visit Gateway's Web
site at http://www.gateway.com .
(1) The Gateway 700XL and Gateway 700X employ RAID with the system set to
RAID 0 (striping), which splits the data being written between the
two hard disk drives.
(2) Performance may vary depending on the system configuration and
software applications used.
(3) The two hard drives must be exactly the same - same manufacturer,
same capacity, same speed, etc. Hard drive accessible capacity
varies; GB = 1 billion bytes.
(4) All offers subject to change without notice or obligation and may not
be available through all sales channels. Consumer desktop and laptop
prices include shipping and handling charges for Continental US
(except AK) orders. All other prices exclude shipping and handling
charges unless otherwise noted. Applicable taxes extra.
(5) Source: Fortune magazine, March 3, 2003 issue.
(6) Source: Computer Shopper magazine, February 2003 issue.
SOURCE Gateway, Inc.
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