Thin-and-Light Notebook With Tablet Capabilities Boasts 12-inch Widescreen
Display, Touch Screen, Digital Pen; Ideal for Growing Tablet Demand in
Education Segment
IRVINE, Calif., April 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Gateway today
unveiled the new Gateway(R) E-155C Thin & Light Convertible notebook, which
gives customers the benefits of Tablet computing with digital pen and touch
screen capabilities in a sleek, thin-and-light form factor.
The Gateway E-155C infuses keyboard, digital pen, and touch-screen
input capabilities into a single mobile device optimized for Microsoft
Windows Vista. Customers can use the Gateway E-155C to access information,
applications and multimedia content as well as take handwritten notes, draw
diagrams, edit documents and enjoy full PC functionality, making it the
ultimate productivity tool for education and business environments.
One of the thinnest and lightest convertible notebooks on the market
with an integrated optical drive, the Gateway Convertible Notebook will
impress customers with its features optimized for mobile computing, such as
a 12-inch widescreen display, an Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo processor and a
biometric fingerprint reader. Plus, the Gateway E-155C has a new industrial
design that starts at only 4.5 pounds.(1)
"Gateway has been leading the Tablet market with innovative products
since 2002, and this product rounds out our portfolio, giving customers a
family of Convertible Notebooks from a single provider," said Ray Sawall,
Gateway's senior manager of mobile computing. "The Gateway E-155C's
touch-screen and digital pen capabilities powered by leading-edge hardware
and Microsoft Windows Vista add the flexibility that makes Tablet computing
so effective in non-traditional environments, such as learning labs,
meetings, the sales field, and anywhere customers learn, work and live."
Gateway is introducing the new E-155C at an ideal time. The America's
Digital Schools 2006 report, conducted by The Greaves Group and The Hayes
Connection, forecasted that Tablet PCs are one of the fastest growing
product segments for students over the next five years. An overview of the
report findings is available at:
http://www.ads2006.org/main/pdf/ADS2006KF.pdf
Tom Greaves of The Greaves Group stated, "While we see substantial
growth in both the mobile PC and Tablet PC spaces in this year's
educational spending mix, the expected sales growth of Tablet PCs is
approximately three times higher than the sales growth of traditional
notebook PCs. We anticipate that as more user-friendly, performance
oriented models like the Gateway E-155C come to market, a growing number of
educational institutions will consider them for their students, faculty and
staff."
Several education customers have used previous generation convertible
notebooks and are now considering the Gateway E-155C for their faculty,
staff and student populations.
Dr. B. Keith Rowland, Radford City Schools' director of elementary
education and instructional technology, stated, "Our teachers are very
impressed with the flexibility that the Gateway convertible notebook
affords them. It lets our educators be more creative in developing
interactive lesson plans, which improves student engagement. We look
forward to taking our Tablet PC program a step further by rolling out these
notebooks to our students in the future."
The system's vibrant 12-inch WXGA widescreen TFT Active Matrix Display
is the perfect palette for accessing applications by digital pen or touch
screen. When used with Microsoft Windows Vista, customers will experience
improved writing recognition, greater pen accuracy, improved hardware
button support and more flexibility in user-configurable commands. The new
touch-screen capabilities mean customers can access information by touching
the screen with a fingertip or other pointing device. Also, the widescreen
format gives customers ample room for viewing new features in Microsoft
Windows Vista such as Sidebar mini-applications as well as multiple
applications or documents at once. In addition, the display's
anti-reflection polarizer improves viewing in sunlight and bright
conditions, extending the unit's usability outdoors and making it ideal for
students and organizations with field personnel.
A pioneer in the Convertible Notebook market, Gateway understands the
unique requirements for the segment and has developed the Gateway E-155C
with an all new industrial design that is easy-to-use. Measuring
1.17-inches thin, the new Thin & Light Convertible has room for an
integrated optical drive, so an external model isn't required to read DVD
and CD applications. Plus, the lightweight Gateway E-155C provides several
battery options so the PC can be optimized for mobility or long battery
life. A number of design features let customers make the most of battery
life, including a dedicated wireless on/off switch and an ambient light
sensor that detects the light atmosphere and adjusts the display
brightness.
The notebook also features an integrated UPEK fingerprint reader that
can be used for user authentication and data protection as well as for
mouse-like cursor movement and scrolling in Tablet mode. Making navigation
even easier, the new Gateway E-155C features dedicated "enter" and "back"
buttons to the right of the finger print reader.
Additional design enhancements include the unique double swivel hinge,
which lets the display swivel 180 degrees in either direction. The notebook
even provides a "reminder" to store the digital pen; if the system is
turned off without the digital pen in the garage, the user is alerted with
an audio alarm and flashing LED. The notebook was also designed with a
high-impact magnesium casework, which improves durability and strength,
while minimizing the notebook's size and weight.
Pricing and Availability
The Gateway E-155C is available for order now at prices starting at
$1,849.99. For configuration details, go to
http://www.gateway.com/lightconvertible. In early May, Gateway will offer a
version of the product for home and home office customers, the Gateway
C-120X, which will be priced starting at $1,499.99.
Additional Key Features
* Intel PRO/wireless 3945 802.11a/b/g
* Wacom digital pen with digital eraser
* Support for Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo U7500 Ultra Low Voltage Processor
* Mobility center button gives customers one-touch access to mobility
settings when used with Vista
* SATA 5400RPM hard drive in 60GB, 80GB or 120GB capacities(2)
* Advanced security with optional Computrace Complete tracking software
* Fixed CD-RW/DVD, DVD Burner and Weightsaver options
Warranty, Service and Support
The new Gateway E-155C is supported by the company's standard limited
warranty options(3). Additional service and support options are also
available.(4) 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.
Gateway Professional
From award-winning servers to innovative notebooks and professional
services, Gateway has served organizations for 21 years. It recently earned
number one customer satisfaction ratings from Technology Business Research
for both corporate notebooks and desktops, by delivering the innovative
products and outstanding service customers want. Gateway's mission is to
exceed customers' expectations for quality, innovation and service with
100-percent U.S.-based telephone technical support for its professional
customers, a configure-to-order assembly facility in Nashville, Tenn. and a
Best Practices Tech Support Center in S.D. The company offers programs
designed specifically for the needs of customers in education, government
and businesses as well as reseller partners. Gateway customers include many
of the world's leading organizations, such as the U.S. Defense Logistics
Agency, the University of Arizona, state of California, state of New York,
Los Angeles Unified School District and others. For more information on
Gateway Professional solutions, visit http://www.gateway.com/business.
About Gateway
Since its founding in 1985, Irvine, Calif.-based Gateway (NYSE: GTW)
has been a technology pioneer, offering award-winning PCs, servers and
related products to consumers, businesses, government agencies and schools.
Gateway is 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.
Limited-time offers subject to change without notice or obligation and
may not be available through all sales channels. (C)2007 Gateway, Inc.
Gateway terms and conditions of sale apply. Trademarks used herein are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in the United States
and other countries. Other product or service names mentioned herein are
the trademarks of their respective owners.
(1) Weight varies with options.
(2) Accessible capacity varies; MB = 1 million bytes; GB = 1 billion
bytes; TB = 1 trillion bytes.
(3) 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.
(4) Service methods subject to change without notice or obligation.
SOURCE Gateway, Inc.
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CONTACT:
Lisa Emard of Gateway, Inc., +1-949-741-7705,
lisa.emard@gateway.com
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