Notebook features modular bay design.
Press Release Summary:
Utilizing Intel® Centrino® Duo Mobile Technology and Intel® Core(TM) Duo processor, M255-E notebook features WiFi connectivity, integrated optical drive, and 14.1 in. widescreen display. Shared components and accessories like port replicator, modular bay optical devices, and batteries make it IT-friendly. Weighing 5.21 lb, PC delivers extended battery life of up to 9 hr on single charge. Integrated Smart Card reader offers advanced security.
Original Press Release:
Gateway Unveils IT-Friendly Lightweight Performance Notebook
New Addition to E-Series Notebook Line for Professionals Features Intel Centrino Duo Mobile Technology, All-Day Battery Life, Modular Bay Design and Smart Card
IRVINE, Calif., March 30 / -- Gateway today unveiled its new lightweight performance Gateway® M255-E notebook, which provides usability and IT-friendly features that make it ideal for professional customers such as businesses, educational institutions and government organizations that need to balance performance with IT simplification and cost-savings.
Building on the company's award-winning Gateway M250 notebook, the Gateway M255-E has been redesigned to provide even more benefits for networked professional environments. For example, the M255-E helps reduce costs and ease support issues by providing stable images and sharing components and accessories with the company's award-winning E-Series M-465 and M-685 notebooks for professional customers.
The Gateway M255-E also delivers a leading-edge balance of performance features and mobility. The system boasts advanced features for on-the-go computing, including WiFi connectivity, optional integrated Bluetooth, an integrated optical drive and a large 14.1-inch widescreen display. Delivering the latest in processor technology, the new notebook utilizes Intel® Centrino® Duo Mobile Technology and an Intel® Core(TM) Duo processor, which houses two execution cores that can perform multiple computing tasks at once for a superior computing experience(1).
"The Gateway M255-E builds on our popular M250 with a redesigned form factor and an ideal combination of features for professionals," said Chad McDonald, director of notebook product marketing, Gateway. "Shared components and accessories like the port replicator, modular bay optical devices and batteries make the M255-E and the entire Gateway E-Series professional notebook line IT-friendly, since they are easy to deploy, maintain and service. Plus, the addition of a Smart Card reader for advanced security takes the M255-E notebook to the top of the must-see list."
Lightweight Notebook Delivers Performance, Flexibility, Security
The Gateway M255-E is truly a mobile powerhouse. Customers can choose from four Intel Core Duo Processors all featuring Intel Centrino Duo Mobile technology for fast handling of multiple tasks(1). Weighing only 5.21 pounds(2), the lightweight PC delivers extended battery life of up to nine hours on a single charge using a combination of the high-capacity (12-cell) and modular bay batteries(3). Plus, optional integrated Bluetooth technology allows customers to break free from cumbersome cables in order to wirelessly connect to peripherals such as printers and headsets.
The new Gateway M255-E features technology extras that boost customer enjoyment and productivity, such as a stunning 14.1-inch widescreen display that provides 25 percent more pixels over non-widescreen 14-inch displays. The integrated hot-swap modular bay gives customers the flexibility to choose the functionality they need without the extra weight of unnecessary accessories. Customers can fill the modular bay with a double-layer DVD-R/RW drive or other optical drives, 6-cell modular battery, floppy drive, second hard drive or weight saver. Other cutting-edge features such as fast SATA hard drives and dual channel DDR2 memory further optimize performance.
The performance notebook also helps professionals remain secure on the go. It boasts an integrated Smart Card reader for businesses, government agencies and educational institutions that want to reduce security risks by verifying identity and authenticating access. Like Gateway's entire line of professional notebooks, the Gateway M255-E also features the company's GatewayShield security offering, described in detail below.
Leading Investment Protection for the Enterprise
In addition to sharing components and accessories with other E-Series notebooks, the Gateway M255-E offers image stability and managed lifecycles of more than 12 months. The highly scalable M255-E notebook platform can be configured to order, so professional customers have the ability to customize key features and standardize on a single platform to reduce costs, while still meeting a variety of needs. A number of options may be customized, such as the processor, hard drive and memory. The Gateway M255-E comes standard with Microsoft Windows® XP Professional Edition and meets or exceeds Microsoft's Windows Vista Planning Guidelines.
Model for Home Customers and Students
In addition to the M255-E for business, education and government customers, Gateway will offer the same lightweight notebook called the Gateway NX260X optimized for home, home office and small business customers. The new notebook comes standard with Microsoft Windows XP Media Center and is priced starting at $999.99. As with its professional counterparts, this notebook can also be configured with several options.
Comprehensive Security Solutions via GatewayShield
GatewayShield(7), a comprehensive security solution that combines hardware, data and Internet protection, is offered to support the new Gateway M255-E and NX260X. The notebooks are available with optional technology that tracks it if lost or stolen, either Computrace® Complete embedded in firmware for professional customers or Lojack for Laptops® for home customers(4). Additionally, the M255-E for business and professional customers is TPM 1.2 hardware ready, providing compatibility for data protection through encryption user authentication and comprehensive password management.
Gateway helps customers protect the data on their notebooks from online attacks. The new Gateway M255-E for professionals comes with a 90-day complimentary subscription of Symantec Client Security(8), which protects the systems from security risks and intrusions such as spyware, unauthorized network access and mass mailer attacks. The NX260X for home and home office customers are pre-installed with a 90-day trial of McAfee Internet Security Suite(TM) (Anti-Virus, Anti-Spam, Anti-Spyware, Firewall and Parental Control)(8) and also come with a complimentary pro-active upgrade tool called BigFix®, which identifies and sends messages offering updates and general PC maintenance(5).
Pricing and Availability
The M255-E is priced starting at $1,399.00 and may be ordered now direct from Gateway via 1-800-GATEWAY or www.gateway.com.
Service and Support Programs
The new Gateway M255-E notebook PC is supported by the company's standard limited warranty options(6). Additional service and support options are 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.
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 (NYSE:GTW) has been a technology pioneer, offering award-winning PCs and related products to consumers, businesses, government agencies and schools. After acquiring eMachines in early 2004, Gateway is now the third largest PC company in the U.S. and among the top ten worldwide. The company's value-based eMachines brand is sold exclusively by leading retailers worldwide, while the premium Gateway line is available at major retailers, over the web and phone, and through its direct and indirect sales force. See www.gateway.com/ for more information.
1. Performance may vary. See www.intel.com for additional information.
2. Weight varies with options.
3. Battery life varies depending upon use and configuration.
4. Services offered by Absolute Software Corp. and not Gateway. Terms
and conditions may apply. Log onto absolute.com/PDF/EULA.pdf for
complete details.
5. Internet connection required.
6. Limited warranties and service agreements apply; visit gateway.com or
call 1-800-846-2000 for a free copy. May not be available in all
locations. Phone charges may apply for tech support.
7. Internet connection required. Additional subscription charges may
apply. Please see www.gateway.com/programs/gwshield for terms
and conditions.
8. 90 days of complimentary updates included. Internet connection
required.
Source: Gateway, Inc.
CONTACT: Lisa Emard of Gateway, Inc., +1-949-471-7705, lisa.emard@gateway.com
Web site: www.gateway.com/
