Notebook PC provides all day computing.
Press Release Summary:
Based on Intel® 915 chipset, Series M460 is available with Intel® Centrino® mobile technology and delivers battery life up to 10 plus hours. It is equipped with Intel Pro Wirelss LAN options as well as Gigabit Ethernet. System is offered with 15.4 in. widescreen display for accounting or graphics design, or 15 in. standard display for general computing. Modular hot-swap bay supports removable optical drives, second hard drive, second battery, or floppy drive.
Original Press Release:
Gateway Notebook PC Breaks Battery Life Barrier to Provide All Day Computing
New Notebook Supports Professional Needs with Unprecedented Flexibility, Performance, Investment Protection and Advance Options
IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 10 -- Gateway today announced the Gateway(R) M460 series notebook PC, a new highly-scalable, performance- oriented notebook that delivers battery life up to ten plus hours(1), which is unprecedented in its class. The notebook is ideal for professional customers, including businesses, educational institutions and government agencies.
The Gateway M460 notebook was designed to provide maximum battery life and the widest range of advanced battery options. It provides from four to seven hours of battery life on a single charge with one of the primary 6-cell, 8-cell and 12-cell Lithium Ion batteries(1). Also, the notebook has a modular hot-swap bay, so an optional modular 6-cell battery can be used with the 12-cell primary battery to achieve up to ten plus hours of battery life for all-day computing(1). When combined with the notebook's thin-and-light design -- starting weight is less than six pounds and it measures as little as 1.31 inches(2) thin -- the battery life and other features make the Gateway M460 the obvious choice for professionals looking for a powerful, portable PC.
The Gateway M460 can be customized with a wide range of features, including displays, processors, memory, hard drives and optical drives, so each organization can choose the configurations that best fit their needs. As a result, it can be configured to meet almost any budget or performance specification. This flexibility saves IT departments' time and money by letting them standardize on a single notebook platform, regardless of the varied end-user requirements. Further protecting Gateway customers' investment, the Gateway M460 promises image stability and a long managed life cycle like its predecessors, the Gateway M405 and Gateway 450.
"The Gateway M460 addresses professional organizations' needs for a flexible, powerful notebook," said Greg Memo, Gateway's senior vice president, products & operations. "This single platform can be customized for use in a range of environments, making it easier for IT departments to manage. It also provides investment protection thanks to its new powerful, industry-standard technology and long life cycle."
Based on the new Intel(R) 915 chipset, and available with high performance Intel(R) Centrino(R) mobile technology, the Gateway M460 delivers a multitude of benefits for customers. The M460 supports the latest Intel Pentium-M and Intel Celeron-M processors for optimized mobile performance. It also utilizes PCI Express, which provides faster performance and improved graphics. DDR2 memory further improves system performance.
The Gateway M460 incorporates a range of options that enable it to scale to meet a range of requirements. The notebook is offered with either a 15.4-inch widescreen display, which is ideal for departments such as accounting or graphics design, or a 15-inch standard display, for employees undertaking general computing tasks. The modular hot-swap bay supports removable optical drives, a second hard drive, a second battery or floppy drive.
Gateway customers can use the PC's advanced connectivity features to work in the office, classroom, at home or on the road. The Gateway M460 delivers improved support for wireless security and the ability to connect to a variety of standard networks. The notebook offers the latest in wireless computing technology with Intel Pro Wireless LAN (802.11b/g and 802.11a/b/g) options. The notebook is also equipped with Gigabit Ethernet to ensure the fastest possible network connection. For a convenient connection in the office, an optional docking solution is available to support the M460.
Incorporating the new thin-and-light industrial design that was unveiled with the Gateway M210 in late 2004, the new Gateway M460 is stylish and sleek. In addition to sharing the same look and feel, Gateway designed the M460 to utilize a new line of common batteries, AC adapters and docking solutions that will support other Gateway notebooks for the professional market. As a result, IT departments can stock fewer replacement parts, since they are used across multiple notebook platforms.
"The new sleek design and professional-oriented features make this a notebook platform that many organizations should consider," said Rob Enderle, principal analyst, The Enderle Group. "Its combination of display options, docking capabilities, advanced battery options, platform stability and shared components with other Gateway notebooks makes it a compelling choice for businesses and institutions."
Gateway will offer several suggested configurations that may then be customized to meet specific requirements. Sample configurations include the following:
o The Gateway M460XL, offered at a starting price of $1,399.99, includes an Intel Pentium-M Processor 750 (1.86GHz), a 15.4-inch WXGA TFT Active Matrix Display, 512MB of DDR2 memory, a 80GB hard drive(3), a modular 8x DVD±R/±RW/CD-RW drive, integrated Intel 802.11g Wireless and a 6-cell battery.
o The Gateway 460CS can be customized to extend battery life up to ten plus hours by utilizing a 12-cell primary battery and a 6-cell modular battery. The $1,389.98 price includes these battery options as well as an Intel Pentium-M Processor 750 (1.86GHz), a 15.0-inch XGA TFT Active Matrix Display, 512MB of DDR2 memory, a 40GB hard drive(3) and integrated Intel 802.11g Wireless.
o The standard configuration of the Gateway M460CS is offered at a starting price of $899.99. It includes an Intel Celeron-M Processor 350 (1.3GHz), a 15.0-inch XGA TFT Active Matrix Display, 256MB of DDR2 memory, a 40GB hard drive(3), a modular 24x/10x/24x CD-RW/8x DVD-ROM combo drive, integrated Intel 802.11g Wireless and a 6-cell battery.
Gateway supports the Gateway M460 notebook with a limited warranty (4). For more information on Gateway products, customers can visit www.gateway.com or call 1-800-GATEWAY.
From value-priced servers to ultra-reliable desktops to a full line of notebooks, Gateway has served organizations for more than 15 years. Gateway uses its multi-channel approach to make the purchase, use and support of technology simple. Gateway customers include many of the world's leading organizations, such as the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency, the University of Arizona, Harvard University, California Highway Patrol and others. For more information on Gateway Professional solutions, visit www.gateway.com/business.
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.
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(1) Battery life will vary depending on actual use factors. Based on Mobile Mark 2002 battery life test. M460 configuration tested included an Intel Pentium processor 750 1.86GHz, integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900, 15-inch XGA TFT display and 512MB of DDR2 memory.
(2) Thickness ranges from 1.31" to 1.40". Weight varies with options.
(3) Accessible capacity varies; MB = 1 million bytes; GB = 1 billion bytes.
(4) Service methods subject to change without notice or obligation.
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. Phone charges may apply for tech support.
CONTACT: Lisa Emard of Gateway, Inc., +1-949-471-7705, lisa.emard@gateway.com
