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Gateway M685-E Dual Core LaptopThe technology stipulation for Intel Core Duo processors is on demand these days for the super-performance that is ensured by these processors.

Gateway too made entry with six laptops that are leveraging their performance with Intel Core Duo processors. M685-E Dual Core Laptop, the latest launch by Gateway at CES 2006 in the same lineup based on this technology was esteemed by the users who demand breakthrough performance for graphics and other processes that claim for a lot of performance and flexibility.

The 17-inch widescreen display and light weight design allows it to easily double as a powerful desktop in the office or as a mobile system for busy entrepreneurs who both travel and take work home. Also offering a full-size keyboard with dedicated 10-key keypad and integrated wireless options with Bluetooth technology make it a professional’s assets thus allowing them to stay productive even at move. Network can be supported through Gigabit Ethernet or Bluetooth as well.

The scalability in performance and ease of portability in business makes Gateway M685-E ideal for large businesses, educational institutions and government agencies.

You can grab this splendid deal at the end of January.

Gateway M685-E Dual Core Laptop Features Include:

  • Intel® Core™ Duo Processor T2300 (1.66 GHz, 667MHz FSB, 2MB L2 Cache) 
  • Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional Edition (SP2)
  • 17" WXGA TFT Active Matrix (1440 x 900 max. resolution)
  • 512MB 533MHz DDR2 SDRAM (2-256MB modules)
  • 80GB 5400rpm Serial ATA hard drive
  • Integrated 24x/10x/24x CD-RW / 8x DVD combo
  • Microsoft® Works 8.0
  • Notebook Value Service Plan -- 3 year part/labor/no on-site/3 year technical support
  • TPM – Embedded security chip for user authentication and data protection (version 1.2)

    Gateway M685-E Dual Core Laptop Specifications:

    Operating System:   Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional Edition (SP2)
    Application Software:   Microsoft® Works 8.0
    AntiVirus Software:   Symantec Client Security 90 day introductory offer
    Mobile Technology:   Features Intel® Centrino® Duo Mobile Technology
    Processor:   Intel® Core™ Duo Processor T2300 (1.66 GHz, 667MHz FSB, 2MB L2 Cache)
    Memory:   512MB 533MHz DDR2 SDRAM (2-256MB modules)
    Hard Drive:   80GB 5400rpm Serial ATA hard drive
    Floppy Drive:   6-in-1 media card reader (Memory Stick®, MemoryStick Pro®, MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™, Mini Secure Digital®, RS-Multimedia Card™)
    Optical Drive:   Integrated 24x/10x/24x CD-RW / 8x DVD combo
    Extended Service Plan Including Limited Warranty:   Notebook Value Service Plan -- 4 year part/labor/no on-site/4 year technical support
    Expansion Slots:   One type II PC card slot
    External Ports:   (4) USB 2.0, VGA, S-Video (TV Out), IEEE 1394 (FireWire)
    Screen:   17" WXGA TFT Active Matrix (1440 x 900 max. resolution)
    Video:   NVIDIA GeForce Go 7600 Graphics w/ 128MB DDR Video Memory
    Keyboard and Mouse:   Full-size keyboard w/ integrated 10-key pad and EZ Pad® Pointing Device
    Multimedia Package:   Integrated sound and stereo speakers, headphone/speaker jack, and mic jacks
    Speakers:   External speakers not selected
    Battery:   Primary 8-cell Lithium ion battery with AC pack and 1 yr. limited battery warranty
    Modem:   Integrated V.92 56K modem
    Network Adapter:   Integrated Intel® 10/100/1000 Ethernet Adapter
    Integrated Wireless Networking Adapter:   Integrated Intel® 802.11a/b/g wireless networking card
    Part Number:   1008638
    Additional Software:   Adobe® Acrobat Reader® 7.0
    Operating System Software Backup Media:   Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional (SP2) Backup CD
    Drivers Backup Media:   M685 Drivers and Applications CD
    Trusted Platform Module:   TPM – Embedded security chip for user authentication and data protection (version 1.2)
    Carrying Case:   Targus Platinum Deluxe Carrying Case
    Replicator:   Gateway Port Replicator w/ AC Adapter
    ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
    Processor:   Intel® Core™ Duo Processor T2300 (1.66GHz, 667MHz FSB, 2MB L2 cache)
    Options:   Intel® Core™ Duo Processor T2400 (1.83GHz, 667MHz FSB, 2MB L2 cache)
    Intel® Core™ Duo Processor T2500 (2.00GHz, 667MHz FSB, 2MB L2 cache)
    Chipset:   Intel 945PM Chipset with Discrete Graphics – NVIDIA GeForce Go 6900 or 6700 PCI Express Graphics
    Phoenix NoteBIOS 6.0
    1MB flash ROM
    SMBIOS (DMI) 2.3 Support
    Full ACPI Support
    Supports Gateway Battery Recalibrate / Battery Learning
    Support Boot from USB Storage Devices / Flash Memory
    Display:   17" WXGA TFT Active Matrix (1440 x 900 max. resolution)
    Options:   17" WSXGA+ TFT Active Matrix (1680 x 1050 max. resolution)
    Controller:   Supports 2.5" Hard Drives – SATA
    Audio:   Integrated sound and stereo speakers
    Audio Chipset-SigmaTel 9250
    SoundBlaster® Pro, MIDI and Windows® Sound System Compatible
    3D Sound Support
    I/O Ports:   One Type II PC Card Bus Slot
    VGA Port
    IEEE 1394 (4 pin)
    4 USB 2.0 Ports
    RJ-45 Port
    RJ-11 Port
    Power Input
    6-in-1 Digital Card
    Dimensions:   16.06" x 10.89" x 1.24" – 1.42"
    Weight:   Approx. 7.7 lbs w/6-Cell Battery
    Battery:   Primary 6-cell Lithium ion battery with AC pack and 1 yr. limited battery warranty