Tag archive: Gateway

Cloud computing is all the rage amongst computer manufacturers, with HP, Apple, Dell, and many others making serious investments in the technology. The latest to jump on board is Taiwan's Acer, which has just announced a deal to acquire U.S.-based cloud-computing firm iGware. Acer will be paying $320 million for the company, and iGware can pull in another $75 million if it meets performance goals. “iGware offers expertise in… Read More

Summer seems like it has just started, but computer maker Gateway is already getting into the back-to-school spirit with some new entries in its ID- and NV-series of notebooks. Both series feature USB 3.0, HDMI output, dedicated social media tools, integrated DVD players, and one-button backup capabilities, but the ID series packs a 14-inch display into a chassis you'd expect on a 13.3-inch ultraportable, and the NV series feature… Read More

Computer maker Gateway has announced new additions to its NV-series notebook computers, adding new models with AMD processors and price tags designed to appeal to mainstream and business users, as well as students and folks looking for decent performance without breaking their bank accounts. “Mobile computing is something that everyone has embraced—and even those on a tight budget are now able to have a full-featured notebook for… Read More

Computer maker Gateway has taken the wraps off three new LED monitors: two Gateway FHX models measuring 21.5 and 24 inches diagonally, along with a new Gateway FHD model measuring 23 inches, diagonally. All three new displays sport ultra-slim profiles, eco-friendly features, and solid performance specs for entertainment, gaming, and multimedia use. “These new Gateway monitors give consumers a choice in style and functionality when… Read More

Computer maker Gateway has introduced a new entry in its NV series of notebook computers, the NV59C66u with integrated WiMax 4G mobile broadband capabilities. On the surface, the NV59C66u is pretty similar to the rest of the NV line—15.6-inch display, 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, webcam, 4 GB of RAM, gigabit Ethernet—but includes an Intel Centrino Advanced-N+WiMAX 6250 WiMAX Wireless Card for connecting to Clearwire/Sprint WiMax service. For… Read More

Hot on the heels of its parent company Acer introducing new all-in-one computers, subsidiary Gateway is gearing up for the holiday season with two new ZX-series all-in-one PCS, featuring 21.5- and 23-inch displays, Intel Pentium or Core i3 processors, and integrated Blu-ray drives. Rounding things out, the new ZX series feature an all-new industrial design with a curved bottom edge and chromed support stand in back, breaking the PCs out of the… Read More

Computer maker Gateway—a subsidiary of Acer—has taken the wraps off its new Gateway LT32 netbook, sporting an AMD Neo processor, ATI graphics, an 11.6-inch display, and an HDMI output for pushing photos and high-definition video to a big screen. The idea is to pack a lot of fun into a highly portable computer—and one that doesn't have the often-sluggish performance of a typical netbook. “The new Gateway LT32 is… Read More

Computer maker Gateway has decided to go for the stylish and chic with its latest notebook computers, taking the wraps off a new ID series and LT23 series of fashionable systems today. The LT23 netbook offers up to 8 hours of battery life and a selection of fashion-friendly cases, while the ID series cranks up to 14- and 15-inch screens with optional Nvidia Optimus graphics switching technology to power pixels through games and entertainment,… Read More

Computer maker (and Acer subsidiary) Gateway has taken the wraps off two new all-in-one computers in its Gateway One ZX Series aimed at home users, students, and family users: the budget-friendly AMD-powered ZX4300 and the bigger-and-faster ZX6900. The systems are designed to function as home entertainments centers, ideal work and media PCS for students in dorm rooms or just shunted off to the back of the house, or a convenient PC for kitchens… Read More

Acer subsidiary Gateway has updated its NV line of notebook computers with two new models with boosted entertainment and social networking capability: a “social networking” button on the models lets users tap into their social networking sites (like Flickr, Facebook, and Twitter) with a single tap to see the latest items and post their own updates. “Mobile entertainment means something entirely different today than it did… Read More

Computer maker Gateway—now a unit of Acer, of course—has introduced new entries in its FX, DX, and SX series of desktop computers, boosting power, capacity, and performance without cranking up the bottom line. And while the machine may not carry all the oomph of some offerings from the competition, they don't carry the hefty price tags either. First up, the new models in the FX line feature 2.5- GHZ Intel Core i7 processors… Read More

Computer maker Gateway continues to introduce new products at CES, rolling out new entries in its EC series of notebook computers that should appeal to folks looking for portable entertainment solutions and affordable workhorse computing. First up, Gateway is announced the EC14D, a new entry in its ultraportable line that features an 11.6-inch screen and weighs just 3.55 pounds, but manages to cram in an internal 8× Super-Multi DVD… Read More

Computer maker Gateway is the latest company to announce new netbooks built around Intel's latest “Pine Trail” Atom processor—and, like offerings from other companies, the new netbooks support Windows 7 and offer substantially improved battery life compared to previous generations. Gateway says the new LT21-series can get up to 10 hours of use off a 6-cell Li-Ion Extended 5600mAh battery…although they'll… Read More

Independent warranty provider SquareTrade has released a study of more than 30,000 notebooks tracked through its extended warranty plans—and the results are a little surprising. Computer makers Asus and Toshiba led the pack in terms of notebook system reliability, with fewer than 10 percent of their systems needing repair after two years, with three-year failure rate projections of about 15.6 and 15.7 percent (respectively). And… Read More

Why do people love netbooks? They’re ultraportable, inexpensive, fast and connected, and they’re just too darn adorable. Netbooks featuring Windows 7 operating systems have all of these qualities and more—like an improved user interface, faster start-up, and better graphics capabilities. Here’s our pocketbook-friendly picks for the best netbooks featuring Windows 7. Acer Aspire One AOD250 Netbook The AOD250 has a 10.1″ wide-screen LED-backlit… Read More