As consumers begin to graduate from netbook systems, it’s clear that people are looking for mobile systems with larger displays and faster processors without sacrificing portability, battery life, and most importantly price. Enter the thin-and-light notebook PC. Often featuring ultra-low voltage processors, the emerging thin-and-light notebook market is clearly set to challenge the high-end netbook market as well as the low-end notebook market with decent performing systems that are thin, light, and inexpensive.

The latest models to enter this category are the newly announced Gateway EC Series of notebook PCs. Available in both 15.6 inch and 11.6 inch displays, the EC Series deliver up to 8 hours of battery life, ultra-low voltage Intel processors, and Windows 7 Home Premium OS’s. The new series will be available starting this week with the launch of Windows 7 and will consist of the 15.6 inch EC58 and EC54 and the 11.6 inch EC14 notebook PCs.

Features of the EC58 and EC54 notebooks include:

• 15.6 inch LED backlit HD widescreen display with a resolution of 1366 x 768
• Ultra-low voltage Intel Core 2 Duo and Pentium Dual-Core processors
• Weight of 5.29 pounds
• 1 inch thickness
• Brushed aluminum allow chassis
• High capacity 6 cell Li-Ion battery delivering up to 8 hours of power
• 80211 b/g/Draft-N Wi-Fi
• Built-in webcam and digital microphone
• Gateway PowerSave one-touch key puts notebook in conservation mode with a single touch
• Gateway MyBackup Manager for easy backup
• Utilizes Intel’s Laminar Wall Jet technology to cool internal components and case
• Dolby Sound Room audio enhancement
• Two built-in speakers
• Multi-gesture touchpad
• Windows 7 Home Premium
• Available in Arctic Silver or Pacific Blue

The EC14 features:

• Choose from Intel Ultra-Low Voltage Pentium Dual Core, Intel Celeron Dual Core, and Celeron single core processors
• Up to 500GB HDD
• 11.6 inch HD LED backlit display
• Full-sized keyboard
• 802.11b/g/draft-N Wi-Fi
• Weight of 3.79 pounds
• Multi-in-1 media card reader
• 4GB RAM expandable up to 8GB
• Built-in webcam and digital microphone
• Dolby Headphones and two built-in stereo speakers
• Available in Cherry red and NightSky Black
• 6 cell battery with up to 8 hours of power
• Multi-gesture touchpad
• Windows 7 Home Premium
• Design features rounded edges, engraved logo, and silver trim

The Gateway EC Series will be available starting on October 22nd with the launch of Windows 7. Sample configurations with pricing are as follows:

Gateway EC1430u: MSRP $549.99

• Intel Pentium Dual Core Processor SU4100 (1.3GHz, 2MB L2 cache, 800MHz FSB)
• Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
• 11.6-inch HD Widescreen Ultrabright LED-backlit TFT LCD (1366 x 768 resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio)
• Mobile Intel GS45 Express Chipset
• Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
• 4096MB DDR2 Dual-Channel 667MHz memory upgradeable to 8GB
• 320GB 5400RPM SATA hard drive
• Integrated webcam
• Multi-in-1 digital media card reader
• Intel WiFi Link 1000 802.11b/g/Draft-N WiFi CERTIFIED featuring MIMO technology
• Gigabit Ethernet LAN
• Three USB 2.0 ports
• HDMI port
• Multi-Gesture Touchpad with Keypad lock
• Standard 6-cell Li-ion (5600 mAh) Battery
• 3.08 lbs.
• 11.2” (W) x 0.87-1.18” to 1.18” (H) x 8.03” (D)

Gateway EC5409u: MSRP $649.99

• Intel Pentium Dual-Core Processor SU4100 (1.30GHz, 2MB L2 cache, 800MHz FSB)
• Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
• 15.6-inch HD Widescreen Ultrabright LED-backlit TFT LCD (1366 x 768 resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio)
• Mobile Intel GS45 Express Chipset
• Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
• 4096MB DDR3 Dual-Channel 1066MHz memory upgradeable to 8GB
• 320GB 5400RPM SATA hard drive
• 8x DVD-SuperMulti Double-Layer Drive
• Integrated HD webcam
• Multi-in-1 digital media card reader
• 2^nd Generation Dolby Sound Room Audio Enhancement
• Intel® WiFi Link 1000 802.11b/g/Draft-N WiFi CERTIFIED featuring MIMO technology
• Gigabit Ethernet LAN
• Three USB 2.0 ports
• HDMI port
• Multi-Gesture Touchpad with Keypad lock
• Dedicated numeric keypad
• Standard 6-cell Li-ion (5600 mAh) Battery
• Gateway MyBackup Button
• 5.29 lbs.
• 14.85” (W) x 1.01-1.08” (H) x 10.0” (D)

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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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Gateway also announced a new lineup of inexpensive high definition LCD displays called the FHD Series. The new displays have a new stylish design along with edge-to-edge screens, a black bezel, metallic silver highlights, and an L shaped stand. Other common features and specs include:

• 16:9 aspect ratio
• 1920 x 1080 resolution
• High contrast ratios
• Fast response times
• 300 cd/m2 brightness
• Card reader
• 170 degree horizontal viewing angle
• 160 degree vertical viewing angle
• VGA, HDMI, and DVI with HDCP input
• Two built-in speakers

The FHD is available in 21.5 inch, 23 inch, and 24 inch display sizes. Two of the configurations are below:

Gateway FHD2102

• MSRP: $199^.99
• 21.5-inch Widescreen
• 1920×1080 Maximum Resolution
• 60Hz (Maximum) Refresh Rate
• 5ms Response Time
• 20000:1 Max (Dynamic) Contrast Ratio
• 300cd/m2 Brightness
• 170° (H)/160° (V) Viewing Angles
• 16.7 Million Colors
• 6 + Hi-FRC Bits
• Inputs: 1x HDMI, 1x DVI-D (HDCP), 1x VGA, 1 USB hub
• (2) 2 W Speakers
• Energy Star Compliant

Gateway FHD2402

• MSRP: $269^.99
• 24-inch Widescreen
• 1920×1080 Maximum Resolution
• 60Hz (Maximum) Refresh Rate
• 2ms Response Time
• 40000:1 Max (Dynamic) Contrast Ratio
• 300cd/m2 Brightness
• 170° (H)/160° (V) Viewing Angles
• 16.7 Million Colors
• 6 + Hi-FRC Bits
• Inputs: 1x HDMI, 1x DVI-D (HDCP), 1x VGA, 1 USB hub
• (2) 2 W Speakers
• Energy Star Compliant

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It might be the start of summer but for many companies, it’s actually the beginning of the all-important back-to-school season. Gateway announced this week two new back-to-school desktop PCs – the small form factor SX Series and the compact (though boring looking) DX Series mini-tower line. As usual, here’s the low-down to the new desktop PCs from Gateway.

Gateway SX Series:

The SX Series is Gateway’s first small form factor desktop PC lineup – ideal for small spaces such as a dorm room or a den. The first model in the new SX series is the $499.99 SX2800-01 featuring an Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 processor clocked at 2.33GHz. Here are the rest of the specs to the SX2800-01:

• Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 (2.33GHz, 4MB L2 cache, 1333MHz)
• Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X4500
• Intel G43 Express Chipset + ICH10
• 4GB DDR3 SDRAM
• 640GB SATA hard drive
• 18x DVD+/-R/RW SuperMulti Drive featuring Labelflash™ Technology
• Multi-in-one digital media card reader
• Windows Vista Home Premium 64 bit
• 10/100/1000 (Gigabit) LAN
• 9 USB 2.0 ports (5 front / 4 rear)
• 1 IEEE 1394a port (front, mini)
• 1 eSATA port (rear)
• 1 HDMI port (rear)
• 1 VGA port (rear)
• High-definition audio with 6-channel (5.1) audio support
• USB powered stereo speakers

Gateway DX Series:

If you’re looking for something with a bit more oomph (although a quad core processor isn’t exactly tiny in power), then the compact DX Series might be for you. The DX Series offers several expansion capabilities including two external 5.25 inch drive bays, three 3.5 inch drive bays and several expansion slots for additional cards. Two available systems include the DX4300-03 and the DX4820-02. Here’s what you need to know about the two systems:

DX4300-03:

• AMD Phenom X4 9750 (2.4GHz, 512KBx4 L2 cache, 2400MHz)
• ATI Radeon HD 4650 graphics card (1GB video memory)
• AMD RS780 chipset
• 8GB DDR2 SDRAM
• 1TB SATA hard drive
• 18x DVD+/-R/RW SuperMulti Drive featuring Labelflash Technology
• Multi-in-one digital media card reader
• Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit
• 802.11 b/g wireless
• 10/100/1000 (Gigabit) LAN
• 8 USB 2.0 ports (4 front / 4 rear)
• 1 HDMI port (rear / mini)
• 1 DVI port
• High-definition audio with 8-channel (7.1) audio support
• USB powered stereo speakers
• TV Tuner
• MSRP of $749.99

DX4820-02:

• Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400 (2.66GHz, 4MB L2 cache)
• NVIDIA GeForce G210 graphics card (512MB video memory)
• Intel G43 Express chipset
• 8GB DDR3 SDRAM
• 750GB SATA hard drive
• 18x DVD+/-R/RW SuperMulti Drive featuring Labelflash Technology
• Multi-in-one digital media card reader
• Windows Vista Home Premium 64 bit
• 10/100/1000 (Gigabit) LAN
• 8 USB 2.0 ports (4 front / 4 rear)
• 1 1394 (rear / miniport)
• 1 HDMI port (rear)
• 1 VGA port (rear)
• High-definition audio with 8-channel (7.1) audio support
• MSRP of $899.99

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Want a netbook with something other than the Intel Atom and integrated graphics (or the NVIDIA ION)? Check out Gateway’s newly announced 11.6 inch system – the LT3100 – featuring an 11.6 inch HD display, an AMD Athlon 64 L110 single core processor, and ATI Radeon X1270 graphics.

Other features and specs include:

• 11.6 inch LED backlit 1366 x 768 resolution display
• AMD Athlon 64 Single Core Processor L110 clocked at 1.2 GHz
• 2GB RAM
• Integrated ATI Radeon X1270 graphics
• 250GB SATA 5400RPM HDD
• Multi-in-1 media card reader
• 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi
• Webcam
• Two built-in speakers
• Three USB 2.0 ports
• 6 cell Li-Ion battery
• Measures 11.26 x 7.99 x 1.03 inches
• Windows Vista Basic
• Multi-Gesture Touchpad
• Built-in digital microphone
• Up to five hours of battery life
• Weighs 3.14 pounds

The Gateway LT3100 is available in both NightSky Black and in Cherry Red with a starting price is $399.99.

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Looking to replace your desktop with a high performance notebook system? You’ll want to check out the newly announced Gateway P-7808u FX Edition Notebook PC. The latest addition to the P Series of notebook systems, the P-7808u is the first to feature Intel’s quad core processor – the Core 2 Quad. In addition to that awesome multi-core goodness, the P-7808u features the NVIDIA GeForce 9800M GTS GPU with up to 1GB of DDR3 memory. Yes multimedia, business, and gaming apps will definitely fly on this notebook.

The best part about the P-7808u? The price. You get all the above (and below) for a price of $1799.99. Additional specs include:

• NVIDIA GeForce 9800M GTS with 1GB of GDDR3 memory
• 17 inch widescreen display with 1440 x 900 resolution
• 4GB of memory
• 500GB HDD
• Multi-format Dual Layer DVD-RW with DVD-RAM and LabelFlash technology
• Illuminated multimedia keys
• Touch-control slide for volume control
• HDMI v1.2 support
• 5 in 1 digital media card reader
• Three USB 2.0 ports
• IEEE 1394b port
• eSATA port
• Intel Wi-Fi Link 5100 902.11 a/g/n
• 1.3 megapixel webcam
• Windows Vista Home Premium 64 bit Edition

The Gateway P-7808u FX is available now at several retailers for the suggested retail price of $1799.99.

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Say hello to the new compact and lightweight Gateway TC Series notebook product lineup. These 14 inch notebooks feature a high definition Ultrabright display, stylish designs, unique materials, and the latest in notebook technologies. And..the best part of the new series? A starting price of $649.99.

The first models available are the TC7306u in black and the TC7307u in burgundy. Both $649.99 notebooks feature the following specs:

• 14.1 inch Ultrabright HD widescreen display (1366 x 768) with 8ms response times
• Intel Pentium Dual Core Mobile T4200 processor (2.0GHz)
• 4GB RAM
• Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500M
• 8X Multi-Format Dual Layer DVDRW w/DVD-RAM drive
• 320GB HDD
• Built-in 1.3 megapixel webcam
• 802.11b/g/ Draft-N wireless
• Gigabit Ethernet
• 5 in 1 card reader
• Windows Vista Home Premium with SP1 64 bit
• 6 cell Lithium-ion battery

Future configurations will feature the Intel Core 2 Duo processor, an HDMI port, up to 500GB of disk space, Blu-ray drives, and dedicated NVIDIA GeForce 9300M graphics.

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Intel’s Core i7 processors are also showing up in two new Gateway FX gaming desktop PCs – the FX6800-01e and the FX6800-05. Let’s get straight to the specs shall we?

Gateway FX6800-01e:

• Intel Core i7 920 processor
• Windows Vista Home Premium
• 3GB DDR3 1066MHz memory with support for up to 16GB
• 750GB 7200 RPM SATA II/300 HDD
• 7.1 channel HD audio
• (10) USB 2.0 ports (4 Front, 6 Rear), 2-IEEE 1394a Ports (1 Front, 1Rear), 2- eSATA Port, (2) PS/2 Ports
• 15 in 1 memory card reader
• Intel X58 chipset
• Gigabit Ethernet
• 18X DVD+/-R/RW SuperMulti Drive featuring Labelflash Technology
• ATI Radeon HD 4850 with 512MB Discrete Video Memory (Ports: 2x DVI-I, S-Video includes DVI-HDMI & DVI-VGA Dongles)
• 500W Power Supply
• HDMI v1.3
• MSRP of $1249.99

Gateway FX6800-05:

• Intel Core i7-940 Processor
• Intel X58 Express Chipset
• ATI Radeon HD 4870 X2 Graphics w/ 2048MB Discrete Video Memory
• 6GB (6144MB DDR3 1066MHz Three Channel Memory [3 x 2GB DIMM])
• 1000GB SATA II hard drive (7200RPM, 16MB cache)
• 80GB SSD (Solid State Drive)
• 18X DVD+/-R/RW SuperMulti Drive featuring LabelFlash Technology
• 15-in-1 High Speed Digital Media Card Reader with Smart Copy Button
• Windows Vista Home Premium 64-Bit with Service Pack 1
• (8) USB 2.0 Ports, (2) PS/2, (2) IEEE 1394a, (2) eSATA, RJ-45, (8) Audio Ports
• HDMI Connector v1.3 (via DVI-HDMI dongle)
• 1000 Watt Power Supply
• MSRP of $2999.99

Both of these desktops will be available at retailers nationwide.

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Gateway introduced today a new high end multimedia notebook series today called the MC-Series. The MC-Series features a 16 inch edge-to-edge glass widescreen display, a 16:9 aspect ratio, 1366 x 768 resolution, illuminated multimedia touch controls, Intel Core 2 Duo processors, ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3650 graphics, HDMI 1.3 support, 5 in 1 media card reader, four USB 2.0 ports, 1.3 megapixel camera, Draft-N Wi-Fi, Gigabit Ethernet and an LED illuminated keyboard.

The notebook will be available in two color choices (burgundy and black) and features a synthetic leather branding stripe flanked by silver accents. Here are the specs to two models in the MC-Series:

Gateway MC7801u:

• Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T5800
• Intel Centrino Processor Technology
• 4GB RAM
• Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
• 320 GB HDD
• Multi-format dual layer DVDRW
• Burgundy color
• MSRP of $949.99

Gateway MC7803u:

• Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T5800
• Intel Centrino Processor Technology
• 4GB RAM
• ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3650
• 320 GB HDD
• Multi-format dual layer DVDRW
• Black color
• MSRP of $999.99

Both models will be available this month at major retailers.

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Gateway introduced two new high performance desktop PCS today – the FX6710 and the LX6200. The FX6710 is a new addition to the FX series and is geared towards gaming enthusiasts while the LX6200 headlines the new LX series and features a quad core AMD processor and 8GB of RAM. Both systems feature new redesigned chassis designs with several pop-up and pop-out doors to keep ports hidden away when not in use as well as touch-sensitive media control buttons near the top of the system. Let’s get right to the specs to the new systems:

Gateway FX6710-01: 

• Intel Core 2 Quad Processor Q9400 (Quad-Core) (2.66Ghz, 2×3MB L2 cache, 1333MHz FSB)
• ATI Radeon HD 4850 w/ 512MB discrete video memory
• 6GB DDR2 memory, dual channel
• 750 GB SATA II (7200 RPM, 16MB cache) hard drive
• 18x DVD+/-R/RW SuperMulti Drive featuring Labelflash Technology
• 15-in-1 high-speed digital media card reader with Smart Copy Button
• Windows Vista Premium 64-bit with SP1
• 6 USB 2.0 ports (2 front / 4 rear)
• 1 eSATA port
• 2 IEEE 1394a ports (1 front / 1 rear)
• 8-channel (7.1) high-definition audio with amplified stereo speakers
• MSRP of $1199.99

Gateway LX6200-01:

• AMD Phenom X4 9500 Quad Core Processor (2.2Ghz, 2MB L3 cache and 3600MHz HT3.0 bus)
• ATI Radeon HD 3200 graphics (UMA)
• Analog/Digital TV Tuner with 3-D Comb
• 8GB DDR2 memory, dual channel
• 750 GB SATA II (7200 RPM, 16MB cache) hard drive
• 18x DVD+/-R/RW SuperMulti Drive featuring Labelflash Technology
• 15-in-1 high-speed digital media card reader with Smart Copy Button
• Windows Vista Premium 64-bit with SP1
• 6 USB 2.0 ports (2 front / 4 rear)
• 1 HDMI port (rear)
• 2 IEEE 1394a ports (1 front / 1 rear)
• 8-channel (7.1) high-definition audio with amplified stereo speakers
• MSRP of $779.99

Both systems are now available at leading retailers.

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