Gateway Updates Its Convertible Notebook with Leading Graphics Technologies, Making it the Ideal Platform for Digital Artists
28 Junio 2007 - 8:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
Wacom Pen and Digitizer Make Digital Content Creation Natural and
Intuitive IRVINE, Calif., June 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Gateway
today refreshed its award-winning convertible notebook with several
new technologies, providing digital artists with a secure and
powerful electronic palette ideally suited for creating a wide
range of art forms. Featuring a pen and digitizer from the industry
leader of digital pen technology, Wacom, the E-295C also includes
an optional finger print reader, next generation graphics from ATI
and a bright 14-inch widescreen display. Combined with the latest
Intel Core 2 Duo processor and chipset, the E-295C is a powerful
tool sure to please the most discriminating Professional customer.
Gateway will also offer a version of the product for home and home
office customers, the Gateway(R) C-140. "Digital artists who rely
on the latest and greatest technology as a medium for expressing
their work will appreciate the benefits of our newest convertible
notebook," said Gary Elsasser, Gateway senior vice president,
products. "Its ergonomic design and advanced capabilities make it
an extremely intuitive and practical mobile device for digital
content creation of all types." Pen and Digitizer from Industry
Leader Wacom Delivers Best in Class Technology Gateway's new
convertible employs Wacom's latest pen sensor technology,
delivering a natural, intuitive way to navigate and communicate
with the computer. The pen provides creative control, comfort and
freedom not inherent with other input devices. Drawing, sketching,
jotting notes and navigating are a breeze. The battery-free Gateway
executive stylus is pressure sensitive, and is ideal for simulating
paint on canvas. With 256 levels of sensitivity, users can easily
achieve a wide range of effects, making it ideal for simulating
either fine or thick brush strokes. For pencil sketches and line
drawings, the Wacom pen allows artists to write or draw at varying
angles without the ink disappearing when the pen is slanted. The
Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design (RMCAD) is a Gateway
customer that has been using Gateway's tablet PCs for several
years. This school is particularly excited about the E-295C and
Wacom technology, due to the benefits previous Gateway tablet PCs
have brought to the classroom. Faculty and students in the
animation department are especially tech-savvy, and have found
tablet computing to be tremendously useful in their discipline.
"Tablet computing brings remarkable benefits to student
productivity and learning," said Dan Seely, Department Chair.
"Traditional animation drawing with pencil and paper is a
multifaceted and time consuming process. But with the use of
animation software and electronic ink and paper, our students have
quickly overcome the 'paper scan bottleneck,' which can make it
difficult for them to get work done." By inputting drawings
directly into a computer, the overall workflow and timeline has
been streamlined. In the past, animations had to be retraced on
paper several times, then scanned into a PC. Lines often had to be
redrawn, cleaned up and filled in with color. But using a digitized
pen and touch screen, students can now see individual frames
progress and transition immediately, so they can adjust for motion
and depth, essentially perfecting their work in real time. Not only
does the use of technology assist students in their daily studies,
it also helps prepare them for the real world. "Wacom's technology
is the industry standard, so our students are learning to use the
same technologies and processes employed by major animation
houses," said Seely. "It makes for an easy transition and equips
them with the skills they need to move into a professional
environment and become productive employees almost immediately."
Not only has tablet computing assisted the college with student
learning, it also supports RMCAD's campus-wide green initiative by
removing a large amount of wasted paper as it moves toward a
digital, paperless environment. "Currently, student work in the
animation department is done 90 percent on paper," said Jonathan
Stiles, director of campus technology at RMCAD. "Over the course of
the next year, we will be reducing that amount to 10 percent, an
enormous overhaul that will positively impact the environment and
benefit our students at the same time." Rocky Mountain College of
Art + Design, located in Colorado, offers fully- accredited BFA
degrees in: Sculpture, Painting + Drawing, Illustration, Animation,
Interior Design, Art Education, and Graphic Design + Interactive
Media; including specializations in: Green Design and Children's
Book Illustration. To view artwork and animations created by
students, visit http://www.rmcad.edu/galleries/animation.aspx.
Advanced Low Power Graphics Maximize Battery Life Unlike other
convertible notebooks on the market, customers can configure their
system with different graphics options, depending on their needs.
Delivering some of the best graphic capabilities available in a
convertible notebook today, the E-295C features the ideal
combination of high-performance graphics and battery life.
Customers have a choice of an ATI Mobility(TM) Radeon(R) HD X2300
with 256MB PCI Express Graphics(1) video controller, or the energy
saving Integrated Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator X3100, which
delivers enhanced video quality at speeds twice as fast as the
previous generation. The PC can be configured for mobility through
the use of a lightweight battery option or for extended operation,
for up to 10.6 hours of battery life(2). The convertible notebook
features a spacious 14-inch widescreen display with a wide viewing
angle. This shows more area on the panel at different angles. And
with constant connectivity through a choice of either integrated
Intel 802.11a/b/g WiFi or optional Bluetooth 2.0 wireless options,
artists can stay connected in local hot spots while they are out of
the studio. This can be especially useful for artists showcasing
their work at local coffee shops or art studios. Designed for
Durability and Comfort The new convertible notebook features an
ergonomic and durable design, making it easy to use in any
environment and durable enough to go just about anywhere. Sketching
from a mountaintop or in an artist's loft, the PC's ergonomic
design makes it comfortable to hold while standing or sitting. The
system easily adjusts for right-hand or left-hand use, while the
battery acts as an ergonomic hand grip that makes the unit easy to
grasp and carry. The display is flush with the surrounding frame,
making the entire surface a smooth, even work space, similar to
paper or canvas. Built for strength, it also features a
scratch-resistant glass screen and magnesium lid and internal
frame. The swiveling display is attached with an alloy hinge, which
is securely anchored in magnesium, while a pair of
magnetically-activated latches keeps the display securely locked in
place. Security Features Protect Priceless Artwork New to Gateway's
convertible notebook line, an optional UPEK(R) Biometric
Fingerprint Reader assures customers their information is secure
from theft. Gateway also offers Absolute Software's Computrace(R)
Complete notebook security and tracking software, providing the
ability to track down the PC if it is stolen. And like all Gateway
Professional notebooks, Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 1.2 hardware
is integrated onto the motherboard, safeguarding data and email
communications through encryption and authentication(3). Pricing
and Availability The Gateway(R) E-295C and C-140 are available to
order now with a starting price of $1,549 and $1,099.99
respectively. For more information, customers can visit
http://www.gateway.com/ or call 1-800-GATEWAY. Solution providers
and value-added resellers (VARs) interested in partnering with
Gateway through the ProNet Partner Program, can find more
information at http://www.gatewaycom/pronet. Gateway Professional
From award-winning servers to innovative notebooks and professional
services, Gateway has served organizations for 21 years. It
recently earned number one customer satisfaction ratings from
Technology Business Research for both corporate notebooks and
desktops, by delivering the innovative products and outstanding
service customers want. Gateway's mission is to exceed customers'
expectations for quality, innovation and service with 100-percent
U.S.-based telephone technical support for its professional
customers, a configure-to-order assembly facility in Nashville,
Tenn. and a Best Practices Tech Support Center in S.D. The company
offers programs designed specifically for the needs of customers in
education, government and businesses as well as reseller partners.
Gateway customers include many of the world's leading
organizations, such as the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency, the
University of Arizona, state of California, state of New York, Los
Angeles Unified School District and others. For more information on
Gateway Professional solutions, visit
http://www.gateway.com/business. About Gateway Since its founding
in 1985, Irvine, Calif.-based Gateway (NYSE:GTW) has been a
technology pioneer, offering award-winning PCs, servers and related
products to consumers, businesses, government agencies and schools.
Gateway is the third largest PC company in the U.S. and among the
top ten worldwide. The company's value-based eMachines brand is
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(1) 128MB GDDR3 Dedicated Memory, with up to 256MB shared (using
HyperMemory(TM) Technology). (2) Battery life varies depending upon
use and configuration. (3) Internet connection required. Additional
subscription charges may apply. Please see
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