Gateway release 14-inch TC7306u and TC7307u laptops
Gateway introduces the new TC series laptops, including the the black TC7306u and burgundy TC7307u. They are basically the same except the colors. Each of them has a 6-cell battery and their prices start at $649.99.
The ultimate affordable pairing of mobility, style and multimedia technology, the Gateway TC Series notebook line was designed with the performance and cinematic mobile entertainment features that make it ideal for use as a mainstream notebook. The 14-inch Ultrabright(tm) HD widescreen display boasts an entertainment-ready 16:9 aspect ratio.
"We've taken the best of our incredibly popular MC and MD lines and made it even more compact and lightweight in the TC Series," said Ray Sawall, senior product marketing manager for Acer America. "The result is the perfect marriage of useful features and compact design punctuated with an eye-catching style. Plus, we've maintained the budget-minded price tag, giving customers an incredible bang for their buck."
With sculptured edges and a unique blend of materials, the TC Series' distinctive look and feel is marked by the cover's unique branding stripe flanked by silver accents. The TC Series is available in two colors, burgundy and black, and features a textured palm rest and polished keyboard surround.
Easy-to-transport, the 5.3-pound notebook fits neatly in a backpack or a briefcase, so students, small business professionals and consumers will be able to stay connected and productive while on the go. The integrated 1.3 megapixel webcam is incredibly simple to use, allowing consumers to have fun with live video conferencing and stay in touch with video emails, voice over IP and still photos. The many hot spots and wireless networks available today give consumers access to the Internet using the TC Series' 802.11b/g Draft-N wireless. Plus, the notebook line features Gigabit Ethernet for a fast wired connection.
Even at its bargain price, the TC Series is ready for handling digital media and entertainment applications. The Ultrabright 14-inch backlit HD LED display vibrantly delivers a first-rate viewing experience with a 1366x768 resolution and 8ms response time, which make movies and digital content appear crisp and clear. Plus, its 16:9 aspect ratio allows customers to view multiple windows and applications.
Audio sounds great with full HD audio support and a built-in microphone. Transferring digital media to the notebook from popular flash media card used in consumer electronics like digital cameras and camcorders is easy; the notebook line has a 5-in-1 media card reader (SD, MMC, MS, MS Pro and xD) as well as three USB 2.0 ports. Customers have one-touch access to their digital media and frequently-used entertainment programs with the Notebook's Illuminated Multimedia Touch Controls.
