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Gateway goes 1080p with new 15.4" M-Series notebook

Gateway today announced two new notebook lines that it says are "best-in-class" and offer the latest in multimedia functionality for consumers on the go. The new M-Series Core 2 Duo notebooks are built around a 15.4" widescreen display, while the T-Series notebooks feature a 14.1" widescreen display.

"The Gateway M-Series and T-Series deliver what consumers want in their notebooks -- exceptional style and the latest technology," said Todd Titera, senior manager, consumer products. "And although the elegant design of the notebooks conveys an exclusivity typically only available at a price premium, Gateway has designed these systems to meet the needs and budgets of a range of consumers."

Gateway has incorporated a number of features into the new notebooks including a 1.3 megapixel webcam, integrated fingerprint reader, HDMI output, optional ATI discrete graphics (ATI Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT on the M-Series) along with 802.11a/b/g and 802.11 Draft-N wireless solutions. The notebooks will also offer support for a slot-loading DVD burner as well as HD DVD and Blu-ray drive options.

Gateway's new M-Series notebooks will also be available with an optional 1920x1200 (1080p) display. 1080p on a 15.4" screen may be pushing it when it comes to usability for some, but it's nice to see the company offer the option.

The two launch models -- Gateway M-6816 and T-6815 -- will be available in retail store on July 22 at the price of $899.99. Both models will be available in Crimson Red, Pacific Blue and Slate Grey. Gateway will also offer build-to-order versions -- Gateway M-150X and T-140X – online at a starting price of $999.99.

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probably just won me over
By zsouthboy on 7/12/07, Rating: 0
RE: probably just won me over
By Flunk on 7/12/2007 11:24:23 AM , Rating: 1
If you read above a Radeon HD 2400 XT is optional.


RE: probably just won me over
By Goty on 7/12/2007 12:02:12 PM , Rating: 2
Well, the 2400 isn't much better than most integrated solutions anyways.


RE: probably just won me over
By animedude on 7/12/2007 2:24:14 PM , Rating: 2
A lot better than Intel's GMA


RE: probably just won me over
By TomZ on 7/12/2007 11:51:41 AM , Rating: 2
I agree - my previous laptop was a 15.4" 1600x1200, which was about right for me. I just ordered a new laptop that is 17" 1920x1200 because I couldn't find any 15.4" models with that resolution. I wonder if the 15.4" at that resolution would be too small. It is an interesting option to consider.


RE: probably just won me over
By SpaceRanger on 7/12/2007 12:07:39 PM , Rating: 2
The old Inspiron 8500/8600's used to come in 15.4" at 1900x1200. The text was quite small, but readable none the less. I love my Dell, and it's replacement will have to come with 1900x1200. I've just gotten quite used to the real-estate provided.


RE: probably just won me over
By masher2 (blog) on 7/12/2007 12:19:54 PM , Rating: 4
> "I just ordered a new laptop that is 17" 1920x1200 because I couldn't find any 15.4" models with that resolution."

If you die in a car crash, can I have your eyeballs?


RE: probably just won me over
By TomZ on 7/12/2007 12:30:52 PM , Rating: 2
LOL. Sure you can have them, but you'll have to also wear my contact lenses with them in order for them to be of any use. :o)


RE: probably just won me over
By hubajube on 7/12/2007 3:25:22 PM , Rating: 2
quote:
LOL. Sure you can have them, but you'll have to also wear my contact lenses with them in order for them to be of any use. :o)
The heat from the fire will probably weld them to your eyes anyways. :p


RE: probably just won me over
By TomZ on 7/12/2007 3:39:17 PM , Rating: 2
I'm not going anywhere in a car today - all this talk is going to jinx me!


RE: probably just won me over
By omnicronx on 7/12/2007 12:42:40 PM , Rating: 2
1920x1200 on a 15.4" monitor is pointless, i understand being able to have multiple windows open but at what expense? the ability to be able to see what you are reading?
I know people like seeing more stuff open and they call it more productive, but when things are so small that you can not read them easily than is it really worth it?

sounds like someone is lacking in certain areas and is trying to make up for it.

Hell i can not even tell the difference between 1080i and 1080p on a big screen unless I am 2 feet from the TV. So why you would need a resolution that high on screen smaller than 20 inches is beyond me.


RE: probably just won me over
By TomZ on 7/12/2007 1:05:03 PM , Rating: 2
I do a lot of software development and CAD work, and higher resolution is much better for that - it lets you see more of what you're working on and cuts down on scrolling/panning.

Having 15.4" instead of 17" is nice because it keeps the laptop somewhat more compact.

I don't think it's pointless, and I'm not "lacking in certain areas" either, LOL.


RE: probably just won me over
By omnicronx on 7/12/2007 2:46:59 PM , Rating: 2
quote:
I don't think it's pointless, and I'm not "lacking in certain areas" either, LOL.

just a joke ;) well you happen to work in one of the few fields where such a high resolution is needed,(AUTOCAD, GRAPHIC DESIGN, RENDERING OF ANY KIND REALLY) so i guess i should have thought a little more about my post. I still think 17" or below is still too small for this resolution but i guess thats just personal preference.


RE: probably just won me over
By AmbroseAthan on 7/12/2007 1:34:57 PM , Rating: 2
To agree with TomZ, I use a 24" 1920x1200 on my desktop due to the large amount of photo editting I do and it allows me to see more of the picture easily. Being able to get resolutions like this was one of the reasons I chose the size monitor I did.

Also, my brother had one of the old Dell's that had the 15.4" 1920x1200, and anytime I used his computer I switched to that resolution; I had no problems with reading IM's or webpages. And given the option now, I would choose the same path for a laptop; such as the Gateway above for when I am doing stuff like photo-editting on the road.


RE: probably just won me over
By masher2 (blog) on 7/12/2007 10:22:44 PM , Rating: 2
> "1920x1200 on a 15.4" monitor is pointless..."

Just FYI, that works out to a dot pitch of about 130 dpi. A printed page is at least 300 dpi, if not much higher.

The low resolution of current displays is one of the reasons eBooks still haven't quite taken off.


RE: probably just won me over
By gradoman on 7/12/2007 1:37:29 PM , Rating: 3
Wow, and here I am, quite satisfied with 1920 X 1200 on my 8600. How I just love to have all that space for browsing and viewing some video.. I just can't imagine anything higher - with even finer text.


1080p?
By skyyspam on 7/13/2007 7:37:55 AM , Rating: 2
How can anyone possibly confuse 1200p with 1080p?

Ugh.

But yes, I like the idea of a 15" notebook with 1920x1200 pixels. My 17" dell has the same resolution, and I could probably afford to go one step smaller in terms of my eyes' resolving power.

I can't compute on anything less than 1920x1200 these days...




RE: 1080p?
By TomZ on 7/13/2007 8:49:03 AM , Rating: 2
1200p? Are you defining a new video format? LOL.


Won't buy this
By DeepBlue1975 on 7/12/2007 1:38:31 PM , Rating: 2
I'm just waiting for an EEE PC- like version that can boast a 5" screen with a 4096x3072 resolution.
Otherwise, I can see the pixels from a 2 meter distance.




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