Gateway Rings in the Holidays With Media Center
Desktop PCs, Notebooks for Entertainment and Gaming Available at Retail
Holiday Retail Line Includes Media Center Desktop PC With TV Tuning
and Cool,
Reliable BTX Design for $899.99; Gaming Notebook Powered by AMD's
Fastest
Mobile Processor
IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Gateway announced
today
that its new line of PCs for the holiday buying season, including Media
Center
desktop PCs and a range of fully equipped notebook PCs, is now available
at
leading technology and electronics retailers across the United States
and
Canada.
Perfect for consumers who like to enjoy and share digital photos, video
and music, the Gateway(R) Media Center desktop PCs are easy and fun to
use.
The entire desktop line features the intuitive Microsoft(R) Windows(R)
XP
Media Center Edition 2005 operating system and the latest technology for
a
superior computing and entertainment experience. The line's
high-performance
model includes an integrated TV tuner for viewing and recording TV
programs.
"Gateway's user-friendly Media Center PCs feature the latest technology
and in-demand features including DVD burners so customers can experience
their
digital media in more ways than ever," said William Diehl, Gateway's
vice
president of product marketing. "Whether they're being used at a desk,
in a
dorm or in a family room, our Media Center PCs give customers an
exciting yet
easy new way to experience their digital content. As an added bonus, our
BTX
design keeps these systems cool for increased reliability over
traditional
PCs."
Diehl said, "In addition, we are continuing to drive amazing values
through our entire line of performance notebooks with superior features
like
widescreen displays, standard wireless and world-class technology at
truly
groundbreaking prices." The new line of Media Center desktop PCs and
notebook PCs for the holiday buying season will be available this week
at major retailers.
Gateway GT5014 Media Center: Digital Entertainment Plus TV Viewing and
Recording
The Gateway(R) GT5014 delivers a rich Media Center experience by
combining
the vast entertainment benefits of Microsoft(R) Windows(R) Media Center
Edition 2005 with an integrated TV tuner and remote control. Gateway
customers can use the PC to enjoy and control live and recorded TV
programming
as well as digital video, photography and music. Intel(R) Graphics Media
Accelerator (GMA) 950 integrated graphics with full DirectX(TM) 9
support
provides advanced graphics playback that makes gaming, digital video and
other
multimedia vibrant. In addition, Gateway has designed the system with
high-definition 7.1 audio capabilities for high fidelity sound.
High-performance technology abounds in the Gateway GT5014. It features a
powerful Intel(R) Pentium(R) D 820 dual core (2.8GHz) processor that can
run
two intensive applications at once. The PC also boasts a double layer
DVD+/-R/RW multi-format optical drive, DVD-ROM and 250GB SATA hard
drive(1)
(7200RPM with 8MB cache) and an 8-in-1 digital media reader to store and
access digital content.(4)
The Gateway GT5014 delivers all this in Gateway's unique BTX design
featuring a sophisticated cooling system that allows it to easily handle
the
fastest processors and power-hungry graphics with ease. 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 PCs.(2) The Gateway GT5014 has a manufacturer's suggested retail
price of
$899.99.
High-Performance Notebook for Gaming; New Models for Fun, Productivity
The ultimate power and performance for gaming and entertainment on the
go
is now available in the new Gateway(R) MX7515. The power of AMD's
fastest
64-bit mobile processor -- the new AMD Athlon 64 4000+ (2.8GHz) -- lets
the
notebook handle 64-bit processing for the hottest game titles, digital
media
hobbies and graphics-intense applications as well as future generations
of
64-bit software. ATI Radeon X600 graphics with 128MB HyperMemory revs up
gaming another notch to deliver a superior experience.(7)
Playing games, watching DVD movies and enjoying digital media on the
Gateway MX7515 is a breeze thanks to its stunning 15.4-inch Cinematic
Widescreen WXGA display. The PC can easily get digital content by
connecting
to popular electronic devices as well as popular flash memory and media
cards
via its 6-in-1 digital media reader, IEEE 1394 port and four USB 2.0
ports.
Plus, the latest technology and premium features further boost the
performance
of the Gateway MX7515. The notebook comes with a generous 1GB of DDR
memory,
a double-layer DVD+/-R/RW multi-format drive that can store up to 8.5GB
of
data on double layer DVD media as well as a massive 100GB hard drive.(1)
The Gateway MX7515 has a manufacturer's suggested retail price of
$1,349.99.
The new notebook line also includes the thin-and-light yet powerful
Gateway(R) MX3560, which measures a slim 1.1-inches and weighs a mere
5.25-pounds.(8) It is ready for mobile and wireless computing, as it
comes
with Intel(R) Centrino(R) technology(3) and integrated 802.11g wireless
as
well as a fast Intel(R) Pentium(R) M 735 Processor (1.7GHz). The easy to
transport notebook is packed with the latest technology, including a
DVD+/-R/RW drive and 512MB of DDR memory. The stunning 14-inch
Ultrabright
Widescreen display vibrantly showcases digital media, video and
productivity
applications. The MX3560 delivers a best-in-class mobile computing
experience
for a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $1,049.99.
Gateway's new line of PCs for the 2005 holidays provides a wide range of
features and price points to meet the needs of families, students and
small
business professionals. Gateway's new notebook PCs for the 2005 holiday
season
come standard with Windows XP Home Edition.
Digital Media Benefits through Entire Line of Gateway Media Center
Desktop
PCs
Gateway offers other great Media Center desktop PCs -- the Gateway(R)
GT5012 and Gateway(R) 838GM -- that are both optimized for organizing
and
enjoying digital media content.
The Gateway GT5012 uses the reliable BTX chassis that is ideal for
cooling
the powerful high-performance dual core Intel Pentium D Processor 820
(2.8GHz)
as they quickly handle two applications at the same time. Intel(R) GMA
950
graphics with DirectX(TM) 9 support enhances the visual images with
vivid
color and clarity while Gateway's high definition 7.1 audio enhances
sound.
High-end features such as a huge 1GB of DDR2 memory and 250GB hard
drive(1)
make this system ready to take on graphics and demanding applications.
Anyone on a budget who wants to do more with digital media can select
the
Gateway 838GM Media Center desktop PC. Delivering a superior setting for
enjoying digital media at an affordable price, the Gateway 838GM
features
Intel(R) GMA 900 graphics with DirectX(TM) 9 support as well as high
definition 5.1 audio. The PC will be able to handle 64-bit applications
with
ease and speed as it is equipped with a 64-bit Intel Pentium 4 processor
630
(3.0GHz) with Hyper-Threading technology(3).
Both the Gateway GT5012 and Gateway 838GM feature premium technology
such
as an 8-in-1 digital media reader(4) as well as a DVD-/+R/RW drive and a
second optical drive -- a CD-ROM drive. The Gateway GT5012 has a
manufacturer's suggested retail price of $799.99, while the Gateway
838GM's
manufacturer's suggested retail price is $649.99.
Responsive Service and Support
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 limited
warranties,(5) technical issues and upgrading.
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