Gateway Enables Customers to Play both Blu-Ray and HD-DVD Movies via its Hybrid-SuperMulti Drive on New GM Series Desktop

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--With the introduction of two new powerful desktop PCs available at retail partners nationwide, Gateway makes it easier than ever to afford and enjoy quad-core fueled gaming, entertainment and productivity based tasks.

“Gateway’s new retail line up marries high-performance with affordability”

Both the new Gateway^® GM5664 and Gateway^® GT5662 bring the AMD Phenom™ Processor and DirectX^® 10 Technology to the GM and GT Series of desktops, turning up the performance and entertainment capabilities of each line. In addition, Gateway is introducing a new Hybrid-SuperMulti drive on the GM5664, enabling customers to watch both Blu-Ray and HD-DVDs.

“Gateway’s new retail line up marries high-performance with affordability,” said Glenn Jystad, Gateway’s senior manager of consumer desktops. “These new systems offer just about everything one could ask for in a powerful PC, delivering a great combination of features that are sure to please.”

The AMD Phenom™ Processor features extreme quad-core power for dominating the latest games, blazing through processor-intensive programs and delivering unparalleled AMD system performance, while 3GB memory delivers fast system response for effortless multitasking.

The overall system performance of both new PCs is enhanced with the addition of DirectX® 10 support with ATI Radeon™ HD 2400XT graphics featuring 256MB video memory and HDMI output. Even the most advanced gamers and digital enthusiasts will be amazed by the next-generation of graphics performance with DirectX® 10 technology. Rendering hyper-detail, shadows, texture and film-quality images, it brings a new level of realism to the most advanced games and digital video, with more detail per frame than ever before.

Gateway GM5664 Desktop – Extreme Performance for the Enthusiast

With the ability to watch live TV and breeze through the most intense media demands, the Gateway® GM Series of PCs are ideal entertainment supercenters. The ultimate PC for media-hungry users, they feature the high-performance horse power needed for playing the latest games and blazing through processor-intensive programs.

Gateway’s newest addition to the line, the GM5664 desktop, is ideal for those interested in extreme gaming, digital photo and video editing, watching TV or movies and storing a massive media library.

The new Hybrid-SuperMulti drive lets customers watch both Blu-Ray and HD-DVDs, and features burning capability on any type of DVD or CD disc. Rounding out this media supercenter is an integrated TV tuner⁽¹⁾ with remote control, so consumers can watch, pause and record their favorite live programming.

A 1TB hard drive⁽²⁾ provides a massive amount of storage capacity for even the largest digital library and the richest media files. For added convenience, users can transfer and file digital photos with one touch using the SmartCopy button. Featuring a 400 watt power supply, this desktop is upgrade ready, with plenty of energy to spare for additional components.

The Gateway GM5664 desktop PC is available now at leading retailers for $1,149.99. Visit www.gateway.com/retail for additional information.

Gateway GT5662 Desktop – The Latest Quad-Core Power

Gateway’s GT Series of desktops offer intense power, plenty of memory and everyday productivity features for effortless multi-tasking. Incredible system speed allows consumers to easily manage a large music, video or photo library, stream content and bypass loading screens, making them ideal PCs for creating and editing digital content or simply managing finances and staying productive.

Bringing AMD quad-core performance and DirectX® 10 Technology to the GT Series makes these leading capabilities available in a Gateway PC costing well under $1,000.

The GT5662 includes a large 500GB hard drive⁽²⁾, while a SuperMulti drive allows consumers to burn content on to DVDs or CDs. Labelflash™ technology⁽³⁾ enables consumers to add a customized touch, enabling text, digital images or photos to be laser-burned directly onto their personal discs.

The Gateway GM5662 desktop PC is available now at leading retailers for $749.99. Visit www.gateway.com/retail for additional information.

		GM5664 Specifications		GT5662 Specifications
Processor		AMD Phenom™ 9600 Processor (AMD LIVE!™)		AMD Phenom™ 9500 Processor (AMD LIVE!™)
System Bus		Operates at 2.3GHz | 2MB L3 cache | 3600MHz system bus		Operates at 2.2GHz | 2MB L3 cache | 3600MHz system bus
Chipset		NVIDIA® GeForce® 6150 SE chipset		NVIDIA® GeForce® 6150 SE chipset
Graphics		ATI Radeon™ HD 2400XT		ATI Radeon™ HD 2400XT
Memory		3072MB DDR2 memory, dual channel		3072MB DDR2 memory, dual channel
Hard Drive(2)		1TB (2 x 500GB) SATA II (7200RPM, 16MB cache)		500GB SATA II (7200RPM, 8MB cache)
Additional Drive Bay		Gateway Portable Media Drive Bay		Gateway Portable Media Drive Bay
Optical Drive		Hybrid Blu-Ray / HD DVD player and SuperMulti format DVD-RW DL drive		18x DVD±R/RW SuperMulti drive featuring Labelflash™ technology
Media Reader		High-performance 15-in-1 digital media card reader with Smart Copy button and integrated IR receiver		High-performance 15-in-1 digital media card reader
TV Tuner		Analog/digital TV tuner w/ 3-D comb		Not included
Expansion slots		6 - USB 2.0 ports (2 front, 4 rear)		6 - USB 2.0 ports (2 front, 4 rear)
Audio		8-channel (7.1) high-definition audio		8-channel (7.1) high-definition audio
Speakers		Amplified stereo speakers (USB powered)		Amplified stereo speakers (USB powered)
Keyboard		Windows Elite multimedia keyboard		Windows Elite multimedia keyboard
Mouse		Windows USB optical 2-button wheel mouse		Windows USB optical 2-button wheel mouse
Operating System		Windows Vista® Home Premium		Windows Vista® Home Premium

Gateway Warranty, Service and Support

The new PCs are supported by the company's standard limited warranty options⁽⁴⁾, but to help customers adopt and get the most out of Vista, Gateway recommends Answers by Gateway, which provides 24/7 telephone support for assistance with questions that go far beyond the system’s standard limited warranty. For instance, Gateway’s experts can help resolve most “how-to” questions about setting up e-mail or a home network, connecting a printer or transferring a home movie. They can also provide help with non-Gateway technology products, assisting with questions related to software, wireless networks, televisions, printers and digital cameras from most major manufacturers. This ensures Gateway customers are getting the most out of their Gateway PC and that their system works seamlessly with all of their consumer electronic equipment.

Additional service and support options are also 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.

U.S. Based Telephone Technical Support

While many PC vendors go off-shore to save service costs, Gateway’s telephone technical support for U.S. customers is 100-percent based in the United States. Customers are assured their calls are handled by knowledgeable, experienced, well-trained and dedicated support agents close to home⁽⁵⁾.

Gateway supports its line of desktop PCs with a limited warranty ⁽²⁾. For more information on Gateway products, customers can visit www.gateway.com or call (800) 846-2000.

About Gateway

Since its founding in 1985, Irvine, Calif.-based Gateway has been a technology pioneer, offering award-winning products and world-class service to customers worldwide. The company's value-based eMachines brand is sold exclusively by leading retailers, while the premium Gateway line is available at major retailers and over the web and phone. Gateway is a wholly owned subsidiary of Acer Inc., the world's third-largest PC company. See www.gateway.com for more information.

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(1) HD requires ATSC digital antenna (not included). HD signal reception depends on multiple factors.

(2) Accessible capacity varies; MB = 1 million bytes; GB = 1 billion bytes.

(3) Labelflash^TM is a trademark of Yamaha Corporation

(4) Limited warranties and service agreements apply; visit gateway.com or call 1-800-846-2000 for a free copy. Service agreements are issued and performed by third parties. May not be available in all locations. On-site service technician will be sent if necessary, following phone-based troubleshooting. Availability varies. Other conditions apply.

(5) Service methods subject to change without notice or obligation.