Hot New Gateway Notebooks

Two new notebook lines pair style with leading-edge features

Gateway just introduced two great new series of notebooks: the Gateway M-Series and Gateway T-Series notebook PCs, two new best-in-class consumer notebooks that are a fusion of the latest leading-edge technologies, multimedia functionality and a brand-new eye-catching design available in several colors.

The new notebooks sport many advanced standard features that dramatically improve user satisfaction for on-the-go entertainment, information, digital media hobbies and productivity applications. The new PCs feature an integrated web cam for staying in touch and a dedicated precision touch multimedia control panel for accessing digital media content. These new notebooks’ offer vast capabilities, such as 1080p-capable display, an integrated fingerprint reader and a High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) for digital video and audio out.

Complementing these advanced features, the two new Gateway notebook lines feature sleek designs and slim form factors with distinguishing trims and treatments. The striking design of the new notebooks is galvanized with a distinctive graduated sphere pattern on the notebook’s lid and palm rest over a base of Crimson Red, Pacific Blue or Slate Grey. These new designs are the first in the company’s introduction of unique patterns, colors and designs for the two new notebook lines.

This afternoon I spoke with Todd Titera, a senior executive at Gateway. Todd told me that the Gateway M-Series and T-Series “deliver what consumers want in their notebooks – exceptional style and the latest technology, and although the elegant design of the notebooks conveys an exclusivity typically only available at a price premium, Gateway has designed these systems to meet the needs and budgets of a wide range of customers.”

While the notebooks share many capabilities and features, they differ in size to meet the needs of a wide range of people on the go. The notebooks each boast a sleek and slim form factor that is easy and comfortable to transport. The Gateway M-Series has a 15.4-inch widescreen display, ideal for customers who want a slightly larger viewing option, while the Gateway T-Series has a 14.1-inch widescreen display for those looking for a great blend of multimedia and optimized mobility.

Digital Media Features for Entertainment, Enjoyment and Fun
Gateway M-Series and T-Series models sold through Gateway direct come with the latest technology that makes them ready for viewing High-Definition video and listening to high-quality audio. The systems each come with an HDMI interface that ensures delivery of the highest-quality uncompressed digital video and audio directly from the source, so content can be enjoyed at its highest form. A high-resolution display option on the Gateway M-Series model delivers 1080p viewing capabilities for superior HD images at 1920 x 1200 resolution.

Additional multimedia features let you enjoy video, music, games and online entertainment on the go. The precision touch multimedia panel is integrated into the keyboard surround with smooth-cut keys, that offer convenient access to frequently used audio and video functions such as DVD, audio, stop, fast-forward, and rewind. Volume can be controlled by the new touch-sensitive volume slide. Front-access audio ports provide a convenient connection for headphones.

The new Gateway notebook lines are both offered with Intel Centrino Mobile Technology and Intel Core 2 Duo processors, ensuring the ability to handle advanced multimedia functions as well as multiple applications while providing maximum battery life and wireless connectivity.

On-Demand Connectivity Keeps You In Touch
You will be able to stay connected to the Internet and email with the Gateway M-Series and T-Series notebooks’ advanced connectivity options. An integrated 1.3 megapixel webcam enables video conferencing and video emails. Wireless access via hotspots is possible with multiple wireless options including 802.11a/b/g or next-generation 802.11 Draft-N. Optional integrated Bluetooth technology allows customers to wirelessly connect to peripherals such as printers, mobile phones, as well as a keyboard and mouse. The wireless connections can be turned off with a dedicated switch for power conservation or use on a plane.

The new notebooks come with multiple battery options for long battery life and mobility, letting customers use their notebooks to their potential. They each come standard with a six-cell battery. An extended 9-cell battery is also available.

Here is a “BIG” One: North America Based Telephone Technical Support
While many PC vendors go offshore (i.e.: India) to save service costs, Gateway's telephone technical support for U.S. customers is 100-percent based in North America. Customers are assured knowledgeable, experienced, well-trained and dedicated support agents close to home handle their calls.

Configurations, Pricing and Availability
The first two models of the Gateway M-Series and T-Series notebook lines – the Gateway M-6816 and Gateway T-6815 will be available starting July 22 through leading national retailers, such as Best Buy, that carry Gateway products. The new Gateway M-Series and Gateway T-Series notebooks will be available via Gateway’s direct sales channels of phone and web, as well as online at Gateway.com. Prices start at only $899.99, and there will be several M-Series and T-Series notebook models available at launch.

John Lentz