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MEDIA CENTER PC NEWSSeptember 30th 2005 Gateway Announces New Line of Media Center PCs
The entire desktop line features the Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 operating system and the latest technology for a superior computing and entertainment experience. However, only the line's 'high-performance' model, the Gateway GT5014, includes an integrated TV tuner for viewing and recording TV programs. As far as we're concerned a media center PC isn't a media center PC without a TV tuner. "Gateway's user-friendly Media Center PCs feature the latest technology and in-demand features including DVD burners so customers can experience their digital media in more ways than ever," said William Diehl, Gateway's vice president of product marketing. "Whether they're being used at a desk, in a dorm or in a family room, our Media Center PCs give customers an exciting yet easy new way to experience their digital content. As an added bonus, our BTX design keeps these systems cool for increased reliability over traditional PCs." Diehl said, "In addition, we are continuing to drive amazing values through our entire line of performance notebooks with superior features like widescreen displays, standard wireless and world-class technology at truly groundbreaking prices." The Gateway GT5014 delivers a rich Media Center experience by combining the vast entertainment benefits of Microsoft Windows Media Center Edition 2005 with an integrated TV tuner and remote control. Gateway customers can use the PC to enjoy and control live and recorded TV programming as well as digital video, photography and music. Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 950 integrated graphics with full DirectX(TM) 9 support provides advanced graphics playback that makes gaming, digital video and other multimedia vibrant. In addition, Gateway has designed the system with high-definition 7.1 audio capabilities for high fidelity sound. High-performance technology abounds in the Gateway GT5014. It features a powerful Intel Pentium D 820 dual core (2.8GHz) processor that can run two intensive applications at once. The PC also boasts a double layer DVD+/-R/RW multi-format optical drive, DVD-ROM and 250GB SATA hard drive (7200RPM with 8MB cache) and an 8-in-1 digital media reader to store and access digital content. The Gateway GT5014 delivers all this in Gateway's unique BTX design featuring a sophisticated cooling system that allows it to easily handle the fastest processors and power-hungry graphics with ease. The design more effectively cools internal components, thereby increasing overall reliability and extending the life of key components by up to 82 percent over traditional ATX PCs. The Gateway GT5014 has a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $899.99. Gateway offers other Media Center desktop PCs - the Gateway GT5012 and Gateway 838GM - that are both optimized for organizing and enjoying digital media content. The Gateway GT5012 uses the reliable BTX chassis that is ideal for cooling the powerful high-performance dual core Intel Pentium D Processor 820 (2.8GHz) as they quickly handle two applications at the same time. Intel GMA 950 graphics with DirectX 9 support enhances the visual images with vivid color and clarity while Gateway's high definition 7.1 audio enhances sound. High-end features such as a huge 1GB of DDR2 memory and 250GB hard drive make this system ready to take on graphics and demanding applications. Anyone on a budget who wants to do more with digital media can select the Gateway 838GM Media Center desktop PC. Delivering a superior setting for enjoying digital media at an affordable price, the Gateway 838GM features Intel GMA 900 graphics with DirectX 9 support as well as high definition 5.1 audio. The PC will be able to handle 64-bit applications with ease and speed as it is equipped with a 64-bit Intel Pentium 4 processor 630 (3.0GHz) with Hyper-Threading technology. Both the Gateway GT5012 and Gateway 838GM feature premium technology such as an 8-in-1 digital media reader as well as a DVD-/+R/RW drive and a second optical drive - a CD-ROM drive. The Gateway GT5012 has a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $799.99, while the Gateway 838GM's manufacturer's suggested retail price is $649.99. |
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