Step Out in Style: Gateway’s Colorful Notebooks Make a Fashion Statement

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gateway today gives two of its most popular consumer notebook lines – the Gateway M-Series (15.4-inch display) and T-Series (14.1-inch display) – a fresh look with new vibrant colors and designs.

The Gateway M-Series, which was previously available in Garnet Red and Pacific Blue, is now available in rich Merlot and luminous Silver. Both the M-Series and T-Series will be available in a new design called Arctic Bloom – delicate wildflowers on a background of icy turquoise blue.

“Our customers responded so well to the jewel-toned colors we introduced last fall that we’re expanding the line to offer customers even more choices in a PC that reflects their individuality and tastes,” said Todd Titera, Gateway senior manager, notebook PCs. “These new colors – Merlot, Silver and especially Arctic Bloom – have their own unique personality to please the fashion conscious and style-minded.”

Gateway used its new InFuse™ process to inject the color and designs into the notebooks, giving them a striking, rich metallic finish. The color and graphics are then sealed in with a smooth, lustrous finish that has a high-quality appearance.

Further benefiting the customer, notebooks purchased with the new colors will not be subject to a price premium or longer sales lead time, as is typical of many systems with unique designs.

These colors appear even more impressive and vibrant when combined with the M-Series and T-Series’ eye-catching industrial design. In addition to the high-gloss InFuse finish, the notebooks feature treatments such as a unique aluminum keyboard surround surface, slimming metal profiling and deluxe trims.

The high-style look and feel is a perfect complement to the performance and features in the notebook lines. These systems boast fast Intel processors, ample memory and vast hard drive storage. Above each notebook’s keyboard is a brushed-metal multimedia control panel, featuring smooth-cut keys providing convenient access to frequently-used audio and video functions such as play, stop, fast-forward and rewind. Volume can be controlled with a touch-sensitive slide. The large widescreen designs (15.4-inch on M-Series, 14.1-inch on T-series) are great for viewing DVD movies and browsing the Internet.

The notebook models come with a range of technology for staying connected, including Wi-fi wireless and a standard integrated web-cam for video conferencing and video emails. Select models come with integrated Bluetooth technology, so customers can wirelessly connect to peripherals such as a printer, mobile phone, keyboard and mouse.

Sporting the latest technology, the notebooks offer high-definition video and audio. An HDMI interface is available on select models and lets consumers connect their notebook to a display device (TV, monitor) to view applications, games, digital media content, as well as high-definition video and audio through a single connection. Several models feature an integrated fingerprint reader, which can be used for user authentication, data protection and as a password-bank.

Each of the models comes with Genuine Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium and MS Works 9.0.

Sales, Pricing and Availability

The Gateway M-Series line will be available direct from Gateway as well as through select retailers nationwide.

Gateway will sell the M-Series in the new M-151 configurations to customers through its direct channels of www.gateway.com and 1-800-GATEWAY in Pacific Blue, Garnet Red, Silver and Arctic Bloom. They are available online today at prices ranging from $799.99 to $1,399.99.

This month, select retailers nationwide will offer both the M-Series and T-Series in a range of models. The M-Series configurations will be available in Merlot, Pacific Blue, Garnet Red, Silver and Arctic Bloom. The Gateway T-Series line will be offered in Silver and Arctic Bloom. Products available from retailers start at $699.

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⁽¹⁾.

Gateway supports its line of notebook 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.		Service methods subject to change without notice or obligation.
2.		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.