Also Launched Today, the New Gateway M360 Value Thin and Light Notebook
Combines Great Features and Affordability
IRVINE, Calif., March 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Gateway today takes
mobile computing to new highs with the Gateway(R) M680 notebook PC, the
company's new 17-inch widescreen mobile workstation that provides the ultimate
in performance and dedicated graphics capabilities for professionals and
consumers.
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The new Gateway M680 provides several significant improvements over its
popular predecessor, the M675, and delivers several advanced features
unavailable from other products in its class. Shipping with the latest Intel
Centrino Mobile technology(1) and ATI Mobility RADEON X700 PCI Express
graphics, the Gateway M680 delivers double the graphics performance of its
predecessor. And despite all of the performance enhancements, the Gateway
M680 is a pound lighter and significantly thinner than its predecessor -- the
new Gateway M680 weighs just 7.7 pounds and measures as thin as 1.24
inches.(2)
"With the launch of the new Gateway M680 notebook, we are once again
upping the ante in the notebook market by delivering one of the most powerful
and innovative new 17-inch widescreen notebooks available today," said Dan
Stevenson, Gateway's vice president, product marketing. "The M680 combines
the performance you expect in a workstation or high-end desktop PC, with a
notebook that doesn't sacrifice size, weight or battery life."
Additionally, with the new Gateway M360, Gateway makes attractive
15.4-inch widescreen displays more accessible to consumers. It is one of the
industry's lowest-priced 15.4-inch widescreen notebooks with prices starting
at just $849.99.
Gateway M680: Ultimate Mobile Performance for Work, Graphics and Gaming
The new Gateway M680 notebook boasts an impressive 17-inch widescreen
display, the most powerful Intel mobile technologies available, dedicated PCI
Express graphics and other advanced features to provide the ultimate in mobile
performance for work and play.
The Gateway M680 was designed from the ground up to deliver the best
system performance in a truly mobile computer. Based on the Intel(R) 915
chipset, the M680 features the latest Intel(R) Pentium(R) M processors with
533MHz front side bus and fast Dual Channel DDR2 memory expandable to 2GB.
Ready for graphic-intense applications and digital media, the Gateway M680
includes dedicated ATI Mobility RADEON(R) X700 PCI Express graphics with up to
128MB of video memory, up to 7200rpm hard drives, and the latest in Dual Layer
Multi-format DVD-RW drive. The M680 also includes all of the high speed
connectivity required by mobile workstation professionals including
10/100/1000 Ethernet and 802.11b/g or 802.11a/b/g wireless LAN.
The M680 is the perfect mobile platform for enterprise customers
supporting Gateway's stable hardware and image programs. In addition, IT
departments will appreciate how the M680 and other Gateway notebooks for
professionals reduce long-term costs and platform management by sharing the
same components and accessories like the advanced port replicator, batteries
and AC adapters. For example, IT can stock or install one Gateway AC Adapter
in conference rooms and support the entire new family of Gateway notebooks for
professionals. Also, the M680 can be utilized in a range of environments,
since it can be customized with a wide array of features, including
processors, memory, hard drives and optical drives.
One of the most dramatic aspects of the Gateway M680 is the PC's
high-resolution 17-inch widescreen display. It accommodates large
spreadsheets or multiple applications on the screen simultaneously, allowing
professionals to easily review multiple information sources at once.
"Widescreen format notebooks are increasingly sought after by both
businesses and consumers," said Roger Kay, vice president, client computing,
IDC. "These generously sized machines let customers take advantage of extra
screen real estate to view more data at once or enjoy a more compelling
digital entertainment experience."
Another differentiating feature is the notebook's dedicated 10-key numeric
key pad that makes it more convenient for finance, engineering and other
professionals to quickly input numerical data.
All of the high-performance features that make Gateway's M680 the ultimate
mobile workstation also enable it to be the premier gaming and entertainment
notebook. With high-end 17-inch widescreen panels, the latest in Intel
chipset and processor technologies, and the latest ATI RADEON PCI Express
graphics, the M680 is ideal for games, graphics and DVD movies. Premium
features like the latest multi-format DVD/CD burner and a four-in-one memory
card reader give computer users a convenient way to access, store and share
digital media.
Gateway will offer several suggested configurations that may be
customized, ranging from an entry level model priced at only $1,399.99 up to
the ultimate mobile workstation. Sample suggested configurations include the
following:
The Gateway M680S, priced at just $1,399.99, includes Intel Centrino
Mobile technology(1) with an Intel Pentium M processor 730 (1.6GHz, 2MB
cache, 533MHz front side bus), 512MB 400MHz DDR2 dual channel memory, 40GB
hard disk drive(3), a CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo drive, and ATI Mobility RADEON x700
graphics with 64MB video memory. The Gateway M680S notebook comes standard
with Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition and Microsoft Works 8.0.
The Gateway M680XL can be maximized with the most advanced technology to
make it the ultimate mobile workstation. It includes Intel Centrino Mobile
technology(1) with an Intel Pentium M processor 770 (2.13GHz, 2MB, 533MHz
front side bus), 2GB DDR2 dual channel memory, 60GB 7200RPM hard disk
drive(3), an 8x DVD+/-R/RW/CD-RW recorder and ATI Mobility RADEON x700 PCI
Express graphics with 128MB video memory. The Gateway M680XL notebook comes
standard with Microsoft Windows XP Professional Edition and Microsoft Works
8.0. The Gateway M680XL is priced at $2,864.99.
Gateway M360: Thin and Light with a Widescreen Display at a Great Low
Price
The new Gateway M360 notebook illustrates Gateway's commitment to
providing customers with the most value for their money. The M360 offers the
most popular, mainstream features such as 15.4-inch widescreen display, choice
of Intel Celeron and Pentium M Processors, Intel 802.11 b/g wireless LAN, and
a full selection of hard drives, memory configurations and optical drive
formats. It features a thin and light design at prices that are affordable
for students, families, and small office/home office users. The system's
starting price of just $849.99 makes the M360 one of the lowest priced,
highest value 15.4-inch widescreen notebooks available on the market.
The new system's 15.4-inch widescreen display is optimized for DVD
playback, providing 30 percent more horizontal display space over a standard
15-inch display. In addition to a great entertainment platform, the
widescreen format makes schoolwork, research on the internet, and digital
photography more engaging, while business users will find it easier to work on
large spreadsheets and word processing documents with the widescreen notebook.
Even with the wide display, the notebook maintains a compact form factor
weighing only six pounds and measuring as thin as 1.3 inches.(4)
Unlike most entry-priced notebook PCs, the Gateway M360 provides enhanced
battery life and extended battery options. Making it easier to remain
productive on the road, at school or in the office, the notebook line offers
up to 6.75 hours using the high capacity 12-cell battery, up to 5.5 hours
using the extended 8-cell battery, or up to 3.5 hours of battery life using
the standard 6-cell Lithium Ion battery.(5) Like all of Gateway's notebook
and desktop PCs sold direct, the Gateway M360 can be customized with a wide
range of features, processors, memory, hard drives and optical drives, so
customers can get the features that they really want. Gateway will offer
several suggested configurations of the Gateway M360, including the following:
The Gateway M360S, offered at a starting price of only $849.99, includes
an Intel Celeron M Processor 350 (1.3GHz, 1MB cache and 400MHz front side
bus), a 15.4-inch widescreen WXGA TFT Active Matrix Display, 256MB of DDR
memory, a 40GB hard drive(3), a 24x-max CD-ROM drive, integrated Broadcom
802.11g Wireless and a 6-cell battery. It comes standard with Microsoft
Windows XP Home edition and Microsoft Works 8.0.
The Gateway M360X, offered at a starting price of $1,149.99, includes
Intel Centrino Mobile technology(1) with an Intel Pentium M processor 715
(1.5GHz, 2MB cache and 400MHz front side bus). It also has a 15.4-inch
widescreen WXGA TFT Active Matrix Display, 512MB of DDR2 memory, a 60GB hard
drive(3), a CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo drive, integrated Intel PRO 802.11g Wireless
and a 6-cell battery. The Gateway M360X notebook comes standard with
Microsoft Windows XP Home edition and Microsoft Works 8.0.
Gateway supports its complete line of notebooks with a limited
warranty(6). For more information on Gateway products, customers can visit
http://www.gateway.com or call 1-800-GATEWAY.
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 valid in U.S. only and are subject to change without notice or
obligation. May not be available through all sales channels. Prices exclude
shipping and handling. Applicable taxes extra. Product or service names
mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners.
1. Performance may vary. See http://www.intel.com for additional information.
2. Thickness ranges from 1.24" to 1.42". Weight varies with options.
3. Accessible capacity varies; MB = 1 million bytes; GB = 1 billion
bytes.
4. Thickness ranges from 1.31" to 1.40". Weight varies with options.
5. Battery life varies depending upon use and configuration. Weight
varies with options.
6. Service methods subject to change without notice or obligation.
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. Phone charges may apply for tech support.
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