Gateway introduces several new lines of desktop PCs
Gateway has introduced several new lines of desktop PC systems designed for consumers and small businesses. The new lines are the Gateway DX110, DX210, and the FX510. Let’s go over the details:
Gateway FX510
The FX510 is a combination of high performance and top technology. The desktop features:
- Intel  Pentium D processor featuring dual core technology
- Windows XP Media Center 2005
- 1-2GB Memory
- 250GB – 1TB of HDD
- NVIDIA Graphics
- 9 in 1 media card reader
- Prices range from 1099.99 to 2999.99
Check out the product page here.
Gateway DX210
The DX210 is a mid range PC system delivering a balance of power and affordability. The DX210 features:
- Intel Pentium 4 Processor 524 to 631 processor
- Windows XP Home to Windows XP Media Center
- 160GB SATA HDD
- Integrated ATI Radeon Xpress 200 Graphics
- Integrated HiDef Audio
- 9 in 1 media card reader
- Prices range from 549.99 to 799.99
Check out the product page for additional information.
Gateway DX110
Finally, the new DX110 is a low end budget friendly desktop system. It features:
- Intel Celeron D Processor
- Microsoft Windows XP Home
- 256MB to 512MB RAM
- 80 to 160GB HDD
- Integrated ATI Radeon Xpress 200 Graphics
- 2 piece speaker solution
- Prices range from $449.99 to $599.99
Check out the product page for additional information.
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Available Direct From Gateway, the FX510 Series Offers Powerful Technology for Gaming, Digital Media; New DX Series Can Be Customized at a Range of Prices
   IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Gateway, Inc. today announces new desktop PC models for consumers and small businesses. The newhigh-performance Gateway(R) FX510 Series can be customized with leading-edge graphics solutions and blazing fast Intel(R) Pentium(R) Extreme Edition Dual
Core 955 processor to suit the needs of digital enthusiasts and gamers. The new Gateway(R) DX Series PCs feature the latest technology for PC customers on a budget.
   “To satisfy demanding gamers and digital media enthusiasts, we’re offering the most powerful technology options available today in our new Gateway FX510 Series desktops,” said Marc Demars, Gateway’s senior director of product marketing. “With new features such as the Intel Pentium Extreme Edition(R) Dual Core 955 processor, leading-edge graphics solutions, advanced high-end audio, and huge hard disk drives, we are truly delivering a PC powerhouse.”
   Gateway customers who visit http://www.gateway.com or call 1-800-GATEWAY can choose from three new PC series, the DX110, DX210 and FX510 Series. By ordering direct from Gateway, consumers can fully customize their PCs to meet their needs; they can configure the processor, display, memory, hard drives,
optical drives, speakers, audio card, graphics cards, keyboard, software, services and security solutions.
   Gateway FX510: Blistering Performance
   The Gateway FX510 Series is designed for computer enthusiasts desiring a PC for advanced digital entertainment hobbies and high end PC gaming. The FX510 Series supports the Intel Pentium Extreme Edition Dual Core 955 processor boasting four virtual processing cores as well as the blazing fast Intel(R) Pentium(R) D 900 Series Dual Core processors with 4MB L2 cache. The new FX510 Series uses the Intel 975X Express chipset to boost performance with support for RAID 0 and fast SATA II/300 hard disk drives.
   The new Gateway FX510 Series PCs are available with NVIDIA GeForce 7800 GTX or NVIDIA GeForce 6600 graphics, making them ideal for graphically-intensive applications such as digital video content creation and editing as well as for playing the latest PC games. In addition to standard 7.1 audio support, the Gateway FX510 Series comes with the option for Creative(R) Sound Blaster(R) X-Fi Audio card for high fidelity surround sound audio capabilities.
   The new FX510 Series desktops come standard supporting Intel(R) Viiv(TM) technology with Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Media Center Edition 2005. In addition, the systems may be upgraded to Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Pro. Ready for entertainment, the PCs come standard with an integrated TV tuner and remote control for enjoying live and recorded TV and FM radio from the comfort of the couch. In addition, the FX510XL configuration comes standard with the Gateway’s award-winning 21-inch Widescreen High-Definition LCD monitor, which provides high pixel resolution for a crisp, clear picture and DCDi(R) by Faroudja for enhanced video processing. The LCD can be used in landscape or portrait mode and features picture-in-picture capabilities and multiple video, USB 2.0 inputs and an IEEE 1394 FireWire(R) port.
   The Gateway FX510 Series are housed in an advanced 7-bay, quiet and cool BTX chassis featuring an optimized cooling architecture that allows it to easily handle the fastest processors and power-hungry graphics. 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 designs.(1) The chassis is also tool-free, so customers can quickly and easily add or update cards, hard drives and optical drives. In addition, the desktops provide Gigabit (10/100/1000) Ethernet for a fast
network connection.
   Gateway FX510 Series Configurations, Pricing and Availability
   Available now direct from Gateway, the new FX510 Series desktop PCs can be configured-to-order with popular features and technology. Ready-to-ship configurations and pricing follow:
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                     FX510S            FX510X           FX510XL
   Operating        Microsoft         Microsoft        Microsoft
   system           Windows XP        Windows XP       Windows XP
                     Media Center      Media Center     Media Center
                     Edition 2005      Edition 2005     Edition 2005
   Processor        Intel Pentium D   Intel Pentium D  Intel Pentium D
                     Processor 920     Processor 920    Processor 940
                     (2.80 GHz,        (2.80 GHz,       (3.2 GHz, 800MHz
                     800MHz FSB, 4MB   800MHz FSB, 4MB  FSB, 4MB L2
                     L2 cache)         L2 cache)        cache)
   Memory           1024MB (2 x       1024MB (2 x      2GB (2 x
                     512MB) DDR2       512MB) DDR2      1048MB) DDR2
                     Dual Channel      Dual Channel     Dual Channel
                     667MHz SDRAM      667MHz SDRAM     667MHz SDRAM(2)
   Hard drive(2)    250GB SATA II     320GB (2 x       1TB (2 x 500GB)
                                        160GB) SATA II   SATA II RAID 0
                                        RAID 0
   Optical drive    CD-RW/DVD Combo   DVD+/-R/RW       DVD+/-R/RW
                     Drive             Drive and        Drive and
                                        DVD-ROM          DVD-ROM
   Expansion slots  1 PCI-E x16, 1    1 PCI-E x16, 1   1 PCI-E x16, 1
                     PCI-E x4 and 2    PCI-E x4 and 2   PCI-E x4 and 2
                     PCI slots         PCI slots        PCI slots
   TV Tuner         ATI Theater 550  ATI Theater 550   ATI Theater 550
                     Pro TV Tuner     Pro TV Tuner      Pro TV Tuner
   Display          None              19-inch LCD      21-inch LCD
                                        Display          Widescreen
                                                          Display
   Video            NVIDIA GeForce    NVIDIA GeForce   NVIDIA GeForce
                     6600 with 128MB   7800 GTX with    7800 GTX with
                     video memory      256MB video      256MB video
                                        memory           memory
   Limited          One year          One year         One year
   Warranty(3)      limited           limited          limited
                     warranty          warranty         warranty
   Price            US $1099.99       US $1999.99      US $2999.99
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   The DX Series — Wide Variety of Options to Suit a Range of PC Users
   The DX Series — Gateway DX110 and DX210 — offer an array of customization options at every price point, so customers can design a system that best suits their needs. The DX Series is perfect for families, students and small businesses wanting a PC for taking advantage of digital media and productivity applications at prices that will keep them on budget.
   The new DX Series delivers enhanced graphics capabilities using ATI(TM) Radeon(R) X300 based integrated graphics supporting DirectX 9.0 for enhanced video, mainstream gaming and digital media hobbies. Plus, if customers wish to upgrade their Gateway DX Series PCs with dedicated graphics in the future, they can do so using the systems’ open PCI Express x16 slot. The DX Series is ready to take on these applications, as it uses a 6-bay uBTX chassis, a smaller version of the FX510 chassis that still provides the same noise reduction, cooling and reliability benefits to customers.
   The DX Series PCs offer integrated high-definition audio supporting 7.1 speaker arrangements for vibrant sound. With a wide range of connectivity options, the new DX Series desktops include six USB 2.0 ports, one IEEE 1394 FireWire(R) port and integrated 10/100 Ethernet for networking capability. In addition, all systems also come pre-installed with Cyberlink PowerDVD for DVD movie playback and Nero 6 Suite for quick and easy creation of photo slide shows and CD music.
   Gateway DX210: Digital Entertainment for Maximum Value
   Offering speed, power and performance at a very competitive price, the Gateway DX210 desktop PC is perfect for ripping and burning music, editing photos, playing online games and managing home finances. It features fast 64-bit Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 processors supporting Hyper-Threading Technology(3), which makes it easier and faster to take on several tasks at once, such as burning a music CD while viewing digital photos. ATI Radeon X300 based integrated graphics add vibrant color and rich detail to games, photos and video. In addition, the systems feature the latest DDR2 SDRAM and large SATA hard drives. The Gateway DX210 PC Series is priced starting at $549.99.
   Gateway DX110: All the Essentials
   The Gateway DX110 desktop PC is designed for everyday computing tasks such as managing email, web browsing, word processing and other productivity functions at a price that keeps users on budget. Unlike many other entry-level desktops, the DX110 features 64-bit Intel(R) Celeron(R) D processors and ATI Radeon X300 based integrated graphics. It also offers an array of technology options including large 80GB to 160GB hard drives(2). The Gateway DX110 PC is priced starting at only $449.99.
   Gateway DX Series Configurations, Pricing and Availability
   Available now direct from Gateway, the new DX Series desktop PCs can be configured-to-order with popular features and technology. Ready-to-ship configurations and pricing follow:
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                           DX110S                  DX210X
   Operating              Microsoft(R)            Microsoft(R)
   system                 Windows(R) XP           Windows(R) XP
                           Home Edition            Media Center
                                                    Edition
   Processor              Intel Celeron D         Intel Pentium 4
                           Processor 331           Processor 631
                           (2.80 GHz,              supporting
                           533MHz FSB,             Hyper-Threading
                           256K L2 cache)          Technology (3.0
                                                    GHz, 800MHz
                                                    FSB, 2MB L2
                                                    cache)
   Memory                 256MB DDR2              512MB DDR2
                           533MHz SDRAM            533MHz SDRAM
   Hard drive (2)         80GB Ultra ATA          160GB SATA
   Optical drive          CD-RW drive             DVD+/-R/RW
                                                    drive
   Expansion slots        1 PCI-E x16,            1 PCI-E x16,
                           PCI-E x1 and 2          PCI-E x1 and 2
                           PCI slots               PCI slots
   Display                None                    17-inch CRT
                                                    (16.0-inch
                                                    viewable)
   Video                  Radeon X300             Radeon X300
                           based graphics          based graphics
                           with up to              with up to
                           256MB shared            256MB shared
                           memory                  memory
   Limited                One year                One year
   Warranty (3)           limited                 limited
                           warranty                warranty
   Price                  US $449.99              US $799.99
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   The Gateway DX Series PCs can be upgraded to Microsoft Windows XP Professional Edition. The new PCs are supported by the company’s standard limited warranty options.(4) 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 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.
   Protecting the customer’s data and investment, the new Gateway desktop PCs are pre-installed with s a 90-day trial of McAfee Internet Security Suite(TM) (Anti-Virus, Anti-Spam, Anti-Spyware, Firewall and Parental Control).(5) A pro-active service tool called BigFix(R) is included at no charge on all
Gateway systems.(5)Â With the customer’s permission, BigFix identifies and sends messages offering upgrades to enhance the performance or capabilities of the PC.
   Additionally, the Gateway System Recovery solution offers all customers the ability to easily recover drivers, applications or the full factory image. The Gateway System Recovery solution provides advanced recovery capabilities that are easily available, so consumers experience less down time in the event of a system issue. Unlike other recovery systems, Gateway’s solution lets customers restore the factory software image while maintaining all data files stored on the PC. Back-up options and restore procedures are simple, thanks to Gateway’s easy-to-understand recovery guide and system recovery interface.
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