Richard Davies wrote: The UK has a good crop of technology pioneers in cloud computing - for example ElasticHosts, FlexiScale, Flexiant, OnApp - and also some strong government initiatives such as G-Cloud.
We will have to see whether this kind of technical leadership converts into swift mass-market adoption or not.
Today Gateway introduced new models in its line of sleek, modern
touch-screen all-in-one ZX Series desktop computers. The ZX4300 line
sees the addition of AMD Athlon II X2 processors and other powerful
desktop components, making it one of the best performing all-in-ones in
its price range. The larger and higher-performing ZX6900 Series also
gets a boost from Intel’s powerful Core i3 and i5 processors and the
addition of a Blu-ray drive, making it great for home entertainment.
The ideal solution for cost-conscious consumers, Gateway’s all-in-one
PCs easily double as a TV and/or home entertainment center, so they are
perfect for small rooms, such as a dorm, home office or kitchen.
High-definition widescreen LCDs, powerful components and integrated
wireless capabilities make it easy to play online content from a Hulu or
Netflix account or connect to other online entertainment portals.
“Because all-in-ones integrate a desktop tower into the back of a
flat-panel display, they typically use smaller, less powerful notebook
components that don’t require a lot of space,” said Steve Smith, senior
business manager of consumer desktops, Acer America. “However, Gateway
was able to leverage the latest desktop components to give consumers the
best of both worlds – powerful performance and lower cost, all in a
stylish, space-saving design.”
The stunning Gateway One ZX Series resembles a sleek, glossy flat-panel
TV with its ultra modern luxurious industrial design, and enhances the
look of any room in the home. Ideally suited for a kitchen, den, bedroom
or a home office, its touch-screen display, wireless keyboard and mouse,
webcam and integrated high-definition stereo speaker system eliminates
extra components and clutter, for a clean and streamlined look.
With its snazzy touch-screen capabilities, the One ZX Series delivers a
fun, exciting way to interact with music, videos, photos, social media
networks and more. By simply touching icons on the PC’s screen,
consumers can launch applications, movies, music, zoom in and out on
photos and websites, resize windows and handwrite notes.
Gateway One ZX4300 Series
The new ZX4300 Series now includes powerful desktop components, bringing
increased performance and no-compromise computing to this elegant
design. Students and families will find it ideal for movies, games and
general computing.
The ZX4300-01e includes an AMD Athlon II X2 235e processor, 640GB 7200
RPM SATA hard drive and ATI Radeon HD 4270 graphics, and possesses
enough horsepower to rival most mainstream desktops, and looks better
while doing it.
The Gateway One ZX4300-01e will be available the first week of June at a
leading retailer nationwide. Additional models will be available in July
and will include TV tuners and faster AMD processors.
Gateway One ZX4300-01e
MSRP: $749.99
Windows® 7 Home, Premium Edition, 64-bit
Touch-screen / 20-inch HD widescreen Ultrabright™ LCD
Embedded high-definition audio with 2.1 channel support
Built-in 5W stereo speakers
Gateway One ZX6900 Series
Featuring a large 23-inch touch-screen with high-definition widescreen
capabilities, the high-performance ZX6900 Series is ideal for enhanced
entertainment and other productivity applications.
The ZX6900-01e comes loaded with an Intel Core i3 530 processor, a
slot-load Blu-ray/DVD drive and high-def audio with 5.1-channel surround
sound support, so consumers can immerse themselves in online and
high-def entertainment.
The Gateway One ZX6900-01e is available now at leading retailers
nationwide. An additional model will be available in June and will
include a TV tuner and the faster Intel Core i5 650 processor.
Gateway One ZX6900-01e
MSRP: $1,019.99
Windows® 7 Home, Premium Edition, 64-bit
Touch-screen / 23-inch full HD widescreen Ultrabright™ LCD
Slot-load 4X Blu-ray player & Blu-ray Combo DVD burner
Multi-in-one digital media card reader
Wireless keyboard and mouse
Integrated 802.11 b/g/n WiFi CERTIFIED®
10/100/1000 (Gigabit) LAN
6 USB 2.0 ports (2 side / 4 rear)
1 eSATA port
1 HDMI port
Embedded high-definition audio with 5.1 channel audio support
Built-in 5W stereo speakers
About Gateway
Since its founding in 1985, Irvine, Calif.-based Gateway has been a
technology pioneer, offering stylish, user-friendly products and
world-class customer service. Gateway is a wholly owned subsidiary of
Acer Inc., the world's second-largest PC company. Through collaboration
with suppliers, the company strives to design environmentally friendly
products and establish a green supply chain. See www.gateway.com
for more information.