Gateway introduces new All-in-One ZX One PC

Just like their sister company Acer, Gateway has announced the release of a new all-in-one PC design, the ZX One series. The category of all-in-one PC’s has been growing rapidly as consumers are looking for cost effective, space saving computers that can handle every day productivity and home entertainment. While the first generation of all-in-one PC’s were a little under-powered, the price vs. performance ratio of the newest PC components means that the latest models have much better performance. The Gateway One series feature a curved bottom edge to make them stand out a little more than competitors ‘square’ designs, and there is lighting along the bottom edge to illuminate the wireless keyboard. Also the addition of a wireless keyboard means that they can be wall mounted, which would be very useful if the PC was being used somewhere like the kitchen, to free up counter space.

In Canada you can choose from four different models. The ZX6951 model is the top-end model at $1299.99, and has Core i5 650 CPU, 6GB of RAM, Blu-Ray combo drive, an ATI HD5450 graphics card and a 23” 1080p touch-screen display. These specifications make this a fairly capable gaming machine, and the addition of Blu-Ray makes it a perfect entertainment PC for the den. At the bottom end of the range, at $799.99, is the ZX4351 model that uses an AMD Athlon II X4 605e CPU, has 4GB of RAM, a 640GB hard-drive, an 8x DVD-RW, integrated GeForce 9200 graphics, and a 21.5” 1080p touch-screen display. While it is certainly not a power-house by any stretch of the imagination, it still should be more than capable of most home computing tasks.

It’s clear, from the plethora of all-in-one’s coming out, that PC manufacturers see this form factor as the way of the future for most home PC’s. There will always be a place for standard PC’s, as gaming, business, or content creation machines, since they need to be powerful and expandable. However for the average family an all-in-one is a very compelling choice.

The Gateway One series can be found at major Canadian retailers such as Future Shop here.

You can read the official Gateway press release below here:

GATEWAY UPDATES ITS POPULAR LINE OF ALL-IN-ONE PCs WITH SLEEK NEW INDUSTRIAL DESIGN AND POWERFUL NEW FEATURES

New Gateway One ZX4351 and ZX6951 Series feature 21.5- or 23-inch full high-definition displays, powerful AMD or Intel® processors and Blu-ray drives, making them a compelling choice for a dorm, home office or main living area

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario – Oct. 21, 2010 – Gateway today introduced a fresh new look and new models and for its popular line of all-in-one PCs, the ZX One Series.

With MSRPs beginning at $799.99, the ZX One Series’ compact size, large LCD displays and powerful feature sets make them a compelling choice for a dorm, home office or main living area.

With three new models designed to meet a variety of budgets and lifestyles, consumers can choose from models featuring 21.5- or 23-inch full high-definition displays, powerful AMD Athlon II X4 or Intel® Core™ i3 or i5 processors and Blu-ray drives.

“The demand for all-in-one desktop PCs took off last year with the introduction of Windows 7‘s touch screen capabilities, and as the technology became more powerful and less expensive,” said Susan Hu, product marketing manager for Acer Canada. “The newest additions to our ZX One Series of PCs expand the choices available, making these highly stylized PCs more accessible to a wider range of customers.”

Unlike most “square” all-in-one PCs on the market today, the new Gateway ZX One Series features a unique curved bottom edge, adding some flair to the traditional box-shaped PC design. A glossy black bezel and chrome and silver accents keep it modern and elegant. Lighting along the bottom edge of the PC can be set to four different brightness levels, adding ambiance to the room and lighting up the wireless keyboard.

A chrome back-stand can be adjusted for different heights and viewing positions, while a back door covers the various ports and cables keeping the back of the PC clean and streamlined.

The new Gateway One ZX4351 and ZX6951 models can easily function as a home entertainment center, making them ideal for small rooms, such as a dorm or home office. VESA mountable, this design can be attached to a kitchen wall, freeing up limited counter space.

In addition to powerful AMD or Intel processors, the new models are available with either 4GB or 6GB of RAM (upgradeable to 16GB via 4 slots) and 640GB or 1TB(1) SATA hard drives, providing plenty of performance and capabilities for a wide range of uses and applications.

All models also include high-definition audio with 5.1 channel support, integrated wireless capabilities, and an integrated webcam, making them ideally suited for PC-based entertainment, social networking and media sharing. Gateway Touch Gadgets provides a fun and useful way to use the PC’s touch screen technology to interact easily with the Internet, social media, music playlists, photos, videos and more.

Availability and Pricing
All four new models are available today at leading retailers nationwide. MSRPs range from $799.99 to $1,299.99, depending on configuration.

About Gateway
Since its founding in 1985, Irvine, Calif.-based Gateway has been a technology pioneer, offering award-winning products and world-class service to customers worldwide. Gateway is a wholly owned subsidiary of Acer Inc., the world’s third-largest PC company and Canada’s number two PC provider(2). See www.gateway.com for more information.

Acer is Canada’s No. 2 overall PC provider(2) More information about Acer and its products in Canada can be found at www.acer.ca.