Gateway introduces their latest all-in-one PC, the affordable multi-touch enabled Gateway One ZX Series. Housed in a sleek glossy jet black chassis resembling a flat panel TV, the One ZX features an adjustable back stand, integrated speakers, silver and clear acrylic accents, and illuminated feet and keyboard.

What makes the One ZX particularly interesting is the built-in multi-touch display which leverages Windows 7’s multi-touch capabilities to provide users with a whole new way of interacting with the Windows desktop. Gateway bundles the new TouchPortal interface on top of Windows 7 to serve as a starting point to managing a suite of Gateway one-touch “gadgets” and Microsoft touch applications. Gateway’s TouchGadgets include:

• TouchMusic – create and move music, albums and playlists between multiple devices and applications to enjoy music when and where consumers want it.
• TouchPhoto – view, enjoy and share digital photos simply.
• TouchMediaShare – enjoy and share digital media such as video, create slideshows and easily store, share and upload it with a single touch.
• TouchFriends – make social networks easier to access and more intimate with one-touch access to Facebook and Flikr.
• TouchMemo – handy notepad lets customers jot down quick notes for themselves and others and leave on the “desktop” as a reminder.

The Gateway One ZX is made up of the 23 inch ZX6800 Series and the 20 inch ZX4800 Series. Here are specs to two of the models in the new series.

Gateway One ZX6810-01:

• MSRP of $1,399.99
• Windows 7 Home, Premium Edition, 64-bit
• 23-inch full HD widescreen Ultrabright LCD
  • Resolution: 1920 x 1080 resolution
  • Brightness: 300 cd/m2
  • Response time: 5 ms
  • Contrast ratio: 1000:1
• Intel Core 2 Quad Processor Q8200S (2.33GHz, 4MB L2 cache, 1333MHz FSB)
• Intel GM45 Express Chipset
• ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4670 Graphics with 1GB DDR3 memory
• 8GB DDR3 SDRAM (1333MHz)
• 1TB SATA hard drive (for data)
• 64GB SSD (Solid State Drive) (for OS and apps)
• 8x DVD+/-R/RW SuperMulti optical drive (slot load)
• Multi-in-one digital media card reader
• Integrated 802.11 b/g/DRAFT-N Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
• 10/100/1000 (Gigabit) LAN
• 6 USB 2.0 ports (2 side / 4 rear)
• 1 eSATA port
• Wireless keyboard and mouse
• Integrated HD webcam
• Embedded high-definition audio with 5.1 channel audio support
• Built-in 5 watt stereo speakers
• Hybrid TV tuner with remote control

Gateway One ZX4800-02:

• MSRP of $749.99
• Windows 7 Home, Premium Edition, 64-bit
• 20-inch HD widescreen Ultrabright LCD / 1600 x 900 resolution
  • Resolution: 1600 x 900 resolution
  • Brightness: 250 cd/m2
  • Response time: 5 ms
  • Contrast ratio: 1000:1
• Intel Pentium Dual Core Processor T4300 (2.1GHz, 1MB L2 cache, 800MHz FSB)
• Intel GL40 Express Chipset
• Intel GMA X4500HD Graphics
• 4GB DDR2 dual channel memory (800MHz)
• 750GB SATA hard drive
• 8x DVD+/-R/RW SuperMulti optical drive (slot load)
• Multi-in-one digital media card reader
• Integrated 802.11 b/g/DRAFT-N Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
• 10/100/1000 (Gigabit) LAN
• 6 USB 2.0 ports (2 side / 4 rear)
• Wireless keyboard and mouse
• Integrated HD webcam
• Embedded high-definition audio with 5.1 channel audio support
• Built-in 5 watt stereo speakers

Expect the Gateway One ZX Series to be available in late October/early November.

PC Magazine is one of the first publications out with a review of the ZX6801-01 over here on their website. Here’s their verdict:

“The Gateway One ZX6810-01 all in one desktop PC shows that the touchscreen interface is maturing nicely with Windows 7.”

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