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One model, the 840GM, is powered by Intel's 3GHz Pentium D 830 dual-core processor. The 835GM, meanwhile, is based on the 2.8GHz Pentium D 820 dual-core processor.
The computer maker also released the 831GM, which runs on a 3GHz Pentium 4 processor 630.
All three computers will be available through retail outlets.
Each of the three systems has a DVD-ROM, a 250GB hard drive, and a 16x double-layer, a multiformat DVD+/-RW optical drive.
All the new desktops come with a media manager for reading different digital devices, software for burning CDs and DVDs, a multimedia keyboard, and a USB optical mouse. The 840GM also features a BTX chassis, the company said.
Gateway said the machines were designed with students in mind.
"We created this new line specifically for the needs of students by incorporating all the hardware and software features needed to maximize PC productivity and entertainment," Marc Demars, Gateway's senior director of desktop product marketing, said in a statement.
The 840GM and 835GM will retail for $1,049.99 and $849.99, respectively, starting July 10.
The 831GM will be available for $699.99 starting Sunday, Gateway said.
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First it's made by Gateway. :)
Second, it's using a Pentium 4 or Pentium D processor instead of a Pentium M (and yes I know the Pentium M's aren't 64-bit or dual core).
Third, it's going to be extreamly hot and power hungry. I guessing that it's not going to be an ideal notebook unless your are looking more for a desktop replacement.
First it's made by Gateway. :)
Second, it's using a Pentium 4 or Pentium D processor instead of a Pentium M (and yes I know the Pentium M's aren't 64-bit or dual core).
Third, it's going to be extreamly hot and power hungry. I guessing that it's not going to be an ideal notebook unless your are looking more for a desktop replacement.
Advertising these technologies side-by-side is a bit like saying... "We'll charge you for it, but you can't use it!"
Typical students are masters of multi-tasking. Such as researching on the internet and typing those term papers while waiting for the dvd burner to finish burning, all the while listening to iTunes and keeping IM and email running, not to mention the possibility of Media Center recording their favorite TV shows while all this is going on. Dual core will be a big hit with these students who constantly put a mighty strain on their processors.
Advertising these technologies side-by-side is a bit like saying... "We'll charge you for it, but you can't use it!"
Typical students are masters of multi-tasking. Such as researching on the internet and typing those term papers while waiting for the dvd burner to finish burning, all the while listening to iTunes and keeping IM and email running, not to mention the possibility of Media Center recording their favorite TV shows while all this is going on. Dual core will be a big hit with these students who constantly put a mighty strain on their processors.
Gateway said the machines were designed with students in mind.
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But your right, why advertise a 64 bit system that only comes with a 32 bit OS?
Marketing departments are going to have a hey day with the 64 bit buzzword even though the average user won't benefit from it.
Hmmm... 64 bits must be twice as fast as 32, right? LOL!
Gateway said the machines were designed with students in mind.
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But your right, why advertise a 64 bit system that only comes with a 32 bit OS?
Marketing departments are going to have a hey day with the 64 bit buzzword even though the average user won't benefit from it.
Hmmm... 64 bits must be twice as fast as 32, right? LOL!
So, it appears that the only difference between 840GM and 835GM is inclusion of a remote and TV tuner with 840GM, and faster processor (3.0GHz vs. 2.8GHz plus Enhanced SpeedStep). I wonder if the difference is worth extra $200.
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Anyways just my two cents who cares right lol
So, it appears that the only difference between 840GM and 835GM is inclusion of a remote and TV tuner with 840GM, and faster processor (3.0GHz vs. 2.8GHz plus Enhanced SpeedStep). I wonder if the difference is worth extra $200.
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Anyways just my two cents who cares right lol
"The three systems all feature 250GB hard drives and multiformat DVD burners, and Gateway says they're meant to be extremely media-friendly for today's students. So, is this a "speaking of digital piracy" story or not? Hard to tell... "
This is an incredibly cheap shot at Gateway. I don't recall ever reading a product announcement before where a journalist implied that a hardware vendor was promoting piracy. I've been a subscriber to C|net for many years but this sort of yellow journalism boils my blood. You should be ashamed of using such cheap headline grabbing tactics. Dinesh Sharma didn't make such comments in the review, so please keep it out of the Digital Dispatch.
- Poor journalism!
- by Tank252ca July 4, 2005 7:41 AM PDT
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(18 Comments)"The three systems all feature 250GB hard drives and multiformat DVD burners, and Gateway says they're meant to be extremely media-friendly for today's students. So, is this a "speaking of digital piracy" story or not? Hard to tell... "
This is an incredibly cheap shot at Gateway. I don't recall ever reading a product announcement before where a journalist implied that a hardware vendor was promoting piracy. I've been a subscriber to C|net for many years but this sort of yellow journalism boils my blood. You should be ashamed of using such cheap headline grabbing tactics. Dinesh Sharma didn't make such comments in the review, so please keep it out of the Digital Dispatch.