Armed With Intel's New Mobile Processor, Gateway's Notebooks Provide 64-bit
Processing, Improved Battery Life and Performance
IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ushering in the
industry's most advanced mobile technology for its business and consumer
customers, Gateway is offering new high-performance Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo
processors (up to 2.16GHz, integrated 2 or 4MB L2 cache, 667FSB) with
several of its notebook PCs.
Starting on Aug. 31, many Gateway notebook PC models will be available
with the Intel Core 2 Duo processor via Gateway's Consumer Direct and
Professional sales channels. Gateway's award-winning notebooks based on
Intel's latest processor now provide even better performance to satisfy the
most demanding computer users.
"Incorporating the Intel Core 2 Duo processor into our Direct and
Professional notebook PCs will provide our mobile business customers with
more power and improved battery life to meet their needs for faster data
processing and overall efficiency," said Gary Elsasser, Gateway vice
president -- products. "Our leading products coupled with the assurance
that technical support calls will be answered in North America will give
our customers a superior computing experience."
Boasting two processing cores or virtual "brains," the Intel Core 2 Duo
processor is based on the new Intel Core Microarchitecture, a
power-efficient and high-performance microprocessor design. Powered by the
new Intel Core 2 Duo processor, Gateway notebooks offer great performance
for videos, gaming, and multimedia activities -- especially when users are
running multiple applications simultaneously. Aligning with its stable
notebook platform program, Gateway mobile PCs with the Intel Core 2 Duo
processor don't require a new system image to transition to Intel Core 2
Duo.
"A dramatic leap forward in mobile computing, the Intel Core 2 Duo
processor doubles the performance over last year's Intel(R)
Centrino(R)-based laptops to provide an immersive experience for Gateway
notebook users," said Erik Reid, director product marketing, Intel's Mobile
Platforms Group. "Combining great battery life with exceptional
performance, Intel-based Gateway notebooks will be appreciated by even the
most demanding PC enthusiasts."
Availability and Ordering
The Gateway M255-E, M285-E, M465-E and M685-E professional series
notebooks will offer the Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo T5600 (1.83GHz, 2MB L2
cache), T7200 (2.00GHz, 4MB L2 cache) and T7400 (2.16GHz, 4MB L2 cache)
processors beginning on Aug. 31.
The Gateway NX260X, NX560, NX860X and CX210X consumer direct models
also will offer these new processors.
In addition, all of the above mentioned notebook PCs will be offered
with the Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo T5500 (1.66GHz, 2MB L2 cache) processor in
September. Prices for Gateway mobile PCs with Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo will
begin at $999.99.
Gateway notebook PCs are available direct from Gateway via
1-800-GATEWAY or http://www.gateway.com. The notebook PCs can be customized with a
range of popular features and technologies; customers can configure the
processor, display, memory, hard drives, optical drives, speakers, audio
card, graphics cards, keyboard, software, services and security solutions.
Service and Support Programs
While many PC vendors go off-shore to save service costs, Gateway's
technical telephone support for U.S. Customers is 100-percent based in
North America. Gateway customers are assured their calls are handled by
knowledgeable, experienced, well-trained and dedicated support agents close
to home.
This commitment to superior support and service quality through an
investment in experienced, well-trained and dedicated support agents is
rooted in the company's newly established Best Practices Center (BPC),
based in North Sioux City, S.D. The BPC enables Gateway to better serve its
customers by bringing together analytics, tools, technology and people to
create service and support-related "best practices" that reinforce the
company's long-standing commitment to continuous improvement on customer
satisfaction. By handling front-line calls, Gateway can build better
diagnostic tools and develop quality solutions that will cascade throughout
the service organization and in the field with Gateway's partners.
The new notebook PCs are supported by the company's standard limited
warranty options.(1) 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 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.
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 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, Core Duo or Core 2 Duo 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) Limited warranties and service agreements apply; visit gateway.com or
call 1-877-795-5180 for a free copy. May not be available in all
locations. Phone charges may apply for technical support.
SOURCE Gateway, Inc.
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CONTACT:
Erin Davern of Gateway, Inc.,
+1-949-471-7785, Erin.davern@gateway.com
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