Gateway 450 Notebook Provides All-Day Mobile Computing

March 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Gateway today makes plane rides, off-site meetings and classroom study more productive for mobile PC users with the new Gateway 450 notebook, available immediately and equipped with the new Intel Centrino mobile technology. The notebook takes mobile computing to a new level with mobile-optimized Intel Pentium-M processors, enhanced battery life, integrated Intel PRO/Wireless Network Connection 802.11b, a modular design, and a large 15-inch high-resolution display.

The Gateway 450 provides extended battery life of more than eight hours on a single charge of the main battery and optional modular battery, helping mobile users to be more flexible and productive.(1) For a limited time, Gateway is now offering a modular six-cell battery for only $1 with the purchase of select Gateway 450 notebooks.(2)

Gateway continues to be a leader in bringing new mobile technology to market, and beginning today, customers can purchase a notebook with Intel Centrino mobile technology at Gateway stores. The immediately-available Gateway 450 enhances the company's position as the fastest growing notebook manufacturer in the U.S.: the company posted 40 percent growth in notebook sales in the fourth quarter of 2002 over the previous year.

"Our growth in mobile PC sales is the result of delivering leading-edge technology, functional designs and best values across our mobile line," said Mike Stinson, general manager, mobile products group, Gateway, Inc. "The Gateway 450 provides a huge advancement in mobile PC performance and perfectly complements our award-winning mobile products, wireless WAN solutions for businesses and wireless home networking offerings for consumers."

The Gateway 450 with Intel Centrino mobile technology incorporates the Intel Pentium-M processors from 1.30 to 1.60 GHz, Intel 855PM chipset and integrated Intel PRO/Wireless network connection 802.11b. Launched today, Intel Centrino mobile technology is designed, tested and tuned for wireless notebook PCs. The new technology offers high processing performance, 802.11b wireless capability, and an array of power-management innovations to enable extended battery life.(1)

"Gateway is helping mobile users take full advantage of the many performance benefits provided by Intel Centrino mobile technology in its new Gateway 450 notebook," said Anand Chandrasekher, vice president and general manager, Intel's Mobile Platforms Group, Intel Corporation. "The enhancements in the PC will help students, business and home computer users alike be more flexible and productive."

Integrated Intel Pro/Wireless network connection 802.11b ensures a reliable wireless connection in more places than ever, including hotels, convention centers, college campuses and SOHO environments.(1) Intel is working with leading public access point providers around the world to enhance Intel Centrino mobile technology compatibility.

Battery Life to Support a Full Working Day
The combination of Intel Centrino mobile technology and Gateway innovation deliver unprecedented battery life. VeriTest,(7) an independent testing lab, analyzed the battery life of the Gateway 450, evaluating the notebook in a range of real-world environments. The rigorous testing showed that with the six-cell standard battery and additional optional six-cell modular battery, the Gateway 450 delivers more than eight hours of battery life for all-day computing. Using an eight-cell battery, the Gateway 450 provides more than five hours of battery life. The complete test report is available at http://www.veritest.com/clients/reports/gateway .

Full Configurations to Meet Customer Needs
The Gateway 450 with Intel Centrino mobile technology is intended primarily for mobile PC users who use their notebook for off-site computing at meetings, in classrooms or on the road. The system's top-of-the-line performance, extended battery life, and thin, lightweight design meet the needs of mobile professionals of any sized business, including SMBs, SOHO users, government and educational institutions and large businesses.

Businesses and institutions that have standardized on the popular Gateway 450 line will be pleased that the new Gateway 450 is backward compatible with the existing Gateway 450 line. This allows IT departments to continue using standardized replacement parts, port replicators, batteries and other peripherals. And while the Gateway 450 notebooks provide the latest technology, the stable platform is also highly scalable to meet varied needs within an organization.

The Gateway 450 provides the following features and options: