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Gateway Unveils High-Performance Mobile Workstation and Entertainer

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Gateway, a leading PC manufacturer, has introduced its new M680 notebook PC, a 17-inch widescreen mobile workstation designed for professionals and enthusiasts alike. The M680 boasts impressive performance, advanced features, and impressive graphics capabilities, making it a powerful tool for work, gaming, and entertainment.

The M680 is built on Intel's Centrino Mobile technology and features ATI Mobility RADEON X700 PCI Express graphics, delivering double the graphics performance of its predecessor. Despite its powerful capabilities, the M680 is significantly thinner and lighter, weighing just 7.7 pounds and measuring 1.24 inches thin. This sleek design makes it an attractive option for professionals and consumers looking for a high-performance notebook that won't sacrifice size or weight.

The M680 also includes a dedicated 10-key numeric keypad, perfect for finance, engineering, and other professionals who need to quickly input numerical data. Additionally, the notebook's high-resolution 17-inch widescreen display accommodates large spreadsheets or multiple applications on the screen simultaneously, making it easier to review multiple information sources at once.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Gateway M680 is a 17-inch widescreen mobile workstation designed for professionals and enthusiasts
  • Features Intel Centrino Mobile technology and ATI Mobility RADEON X700 PCI Express graphics for impressive performance and graphics capabilities
  • Weighs just 7.7 pounds and measures 1.24 inches thin, making it a sleek and portable option
  • Includes a dedicated 10-key numeric keypad for quick numerical data input
  • Supports large spreadsheets or multiple applications on the screen simultaneously with its high-resolution 17-inch widescreen display
  • Ideal for gaming and entertainment with high-end 17-inch widescreen panels and the latest Intel chipset and processor technologies
  • Suggested configurations include the M680S and M680XL, starting at prices of $1,399.99 and $2,864.99, respectively
  • Gateway's M360 notebook offers a 15.4-inch widescreen display at a great low price, starting at just $849.99
  • Supports a range of customization options, including processors, memory, hard drives, and optical drives

Statistics:

  • The M680's ATI Mobility RADEON X700 PCI Express graphics deliver double the graphics performance of its predecessor
  • The M680 weighs just 7.7 pounds and measures 1.24 inches thin
  • The M680 has a high-resolution 17-inch widescreen display with 30% more horizontal display space than a standard 15-inch display
  • The M680 supports up to 6.75 hours of battery life using the high-capacity 12-cell battery
  • The M360's 15.4-inch widescreen display is optimized for DVD playback, providing 30% more horizontal display space over a standard 15-inch display
  • The M360 weighs just six pounds and measures as thin as 1.3 inches
  • The M360 offers up to 6.75 hours of battery life using the high-capacity 12-cell battery

Sources:

  • PRNewswire-FirstCall, "Gateway Takes Mobile Computing to New Highs with New 17-Inch Widescreen Notebook PC", March 31, 2004
  • Gateway, "Gateway M680 Notebook PC", http://www.gateway.com/
  • IDC, "Widescreen Format Notebooks Gaining Popularity", http://www.idc.com/

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