Gateway Launches Newest EC Series Laptops
Finally a netbook with integrated optical drive!
Finally a netbook with integrated optical drive!
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| ... The EC14D keeps the compact form factor of its model line, but adds an integrated DVD player. The EC14D measures 11.49 inches by 8.33 inches by 1.12-1.18 inches (HWD) and weighs in at 3.55 pounds. Its LED-backlit LCD screen measures 11.6 inches and has a 1,366-by-768 resolution and 16:9 aspect ratio. Ports include three USB 2.0 ports, as well as Ethernet and HDMI ports. Also built in are a multi-gesture touchpad, integrated webcam, and a multimedia card reader. Wireless connectivity comes via 802.11n Wi-Fi. The EC14D comes with a 1.3-GHz SU4100 ultra-low-voltage CPU, a mobile Intel GS45 Express chipset, and 4 Gbytes of DDR2 memory (which is upgradeable to 8GB maximum). It comes with a 320-GB, 5,400-RPM hard drive and a DVD player. The operating system is Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit). Finally, the EC14D comes standard with a 6-cell Lithium-Ion battery. The EC14D will be available in late January at retail stores and online, at $629.99 (list). Gateway is also rolling out the Gateway EC58 thin and light laptop. The EC58 has a one-inch thickness and a 15.6-inch LED-backlit display with a 16:9 aspect ratio and 1366 by 768 (WXGA) resolution. Users can choose from an ultra-low voltage Intel Core 2 Duo or Pentium dual-core CPU. It also has integrated 802.11n Wi-Fi and a high-capacity 6-cell lithium-ion battery. The Gateway EC58 will also be available later this month, with prices starting at $649.99 (list). |
