Gateway has launched new EC Series notebook PCs in two sizes, 15.6-inch mainstream size and 11.6-inch ultraportable size, both delivering up to eight hours of battery life. Both the models weigh 5.29 pounds and are an inch thin.
The new Gateway EC58, EC54 and EC14 notebook PC lines deliver wireless connectivity and 6 to 8 hours of battery life.
The EC14 ultraportable notebook features an 11.6-inch HD LED-backlit display, notebook-standard Intel processors and a full-size keyboard. It is designed for mobility and is integrated with 802.11b/g/Draft N Wifi, compact form factor and weighs 3.79 pounds.
The company said that the new product also includes the Gateway PowerSave one-touch key, which puts the notebook into energy conservation mode. The Gateway EC58 and EC54 lines feature the Gateway MyBackup Manager for backing-up important files and information.
The EC58 and EC54 notebooks use Intel Core 2 Duo and Pentium Dual-Core processors. According to the company, the notebooks generate low heat output, since they use Intel’s Laminar Wall Jet technology to cool internal components and the case.
The Gateway EC14 is equipped with Intel Ultra Low Voltage Pentium Dual Core, Intel Celeron Dual Core and Celeron (single core) processors, a hard drive up to 500GB in capacity, a multi-in-1 media card reader and 4GB of memory that may be upgraded to 8GB. The company added that the new models come with Windows 7 Home Premium.
Ray Sawall, senior manager of product marketing for Acer America, said: “The new Gateway EC Series product lines were designed for the many PC users that have embraced the fun and productivity of being able to compute and stay in touch while away from their home or office. We’re delivering exactly what they need incredibly long and reliable battery life, vibrant widescreen displays, and wireless connectivity all in uniquely stylish thin and lightweight designs.”
The new Gateway EC Series models will be available in retail stores throughout the US with the launch of Windows 7.
