Gateway Unveils New ID Series Notebooks

From DailyTech: Gateway has announced a new notebook series that it calls the ID series. The machines are described as "uber-chic" by with a thin profile and streamlined design. The notebooks use NVIDIA Optimus tech and more.

All of the machines in the family sport an aqua-blue touchpad that glows when touched. The series includes the Gateway ID49 and the Gateway ID59. The ID49 is a 14-inch notebook that weighs 5.07 pounds while the ID59 is a 15.6-inch notebook that weighs 5.5 pounds. The display resolution for both notebook models is on the low side at 1366 x 768.

Both machines use LED-backlit LCDs and have aluminum alloy lids. The machines are also each about an inch thick making them thin and easy to take on the road. Some ID49 models use NVIDIA Optimus technology to switch automatically between the optional GeForce GT 330M GPU and the integrated Intel HD graphics. Gateway isn't specific in its press release, but presumably, the ID59 series will have the same GPU options.

"Notebooks are more than ever an expression of who we are and what’s important to us," said Ray Sawall, senior product marketing manager for Gateway notebooks. "The look and feel of the Gateway ID Series notebooks is so unique that anyone will be drawn to them – especially to the touchpad that resembles a swimming pool inviting customers to ‘dive in’ and enjoy the notebooks’ advanced capabilities and entertainment features. And with NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M graphics with Optimus technology, consumers can experience improved graphics performance when it matters, backed by battery life preservation for longer use."

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