Step up to the power and portability of the Sony VAIO SE1 Series with its bold design, 15.5-inch LED-backlit display with Full HD 1080p resolution, second-generation Intel Core i5 dual-core processing, switchable hybrid graphics, and an innovative battery system that provides 5.75 hours of on-the-go productivity from the internal standard battery. And you can get up to 11.5 hours with an optional large-capacity sheet battery that fits underneath the laptop.

The VAIO SE1 laptop in silver (view larger).

 

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The SE1 Series features a fully flat design concept that abandons traditional bulky batteries, unnecessary seams and protruding ports. A seamless piece of brushed aluminum milled to precise specifications creates the core, chassis offering firm structural integrity while creating bold clean contours.

 

 

It’s powered by a second-generation Intel Core i5 dual-core processor with updated Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, which increases speed automatically for whatever you’re doing. Additionally, this VAIO laptop includes award-winning Intel Wireless Display functionality.

This SE1 series laptop (model VPCSE16FX/S) in silver includes a read-only Blu-ray Disc drive for viewing movies in crystal-clear HD resolution, and the Blu-ray drive includes an integrated dual-layer DVD±RW drive for creating your own DVDs and CDs.

It also features a speedy USB 3.0 port–the latest development in USB data transfer technology. Perfect for transferring and retrieving large files between your PC and an external hard drive or digital camera, USB 3.0 offers the speediest, most efficient way get what you need from external devices.

This VAIO laptop comes pre-installed with the 64-bit version of Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium and it includes Microsoft Office Starter 2010 with limited-functionality versions of Word and Excel (learn more below).

Free Yourself From the Cord

Leveraging the latest innovations in lithium polymer technology, the battery of the SE1 Series is integrated into the PC and conforms to the contours of the chassis offering a thinner battery profile while still supplying up to 5.75 hours of battery life.

This concept even extends to the optional large capacity sheet battery and leaves behind the traditional bulky and protruding long-life batteries of the past. Attaching directly to the standard capacity battery and by working in tandem with it, you can enjoy up to 11.5 hours of total combined battery life–helping to keep you unplugged longer (sheet battery not included).

Second Generation Intel Core i5 Power

As the most popular family member, the second generation Intel Core i5 processor delivers visibly smart PC performance that values time as much as you do. Intel’s Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 maximizes speed for demanding applications, dynamically accelerating performance to match your workload–providing more performance when you need it the most. And Intel’s Hyper-Threading Technology enables each core of your processor to work on two tasks at the same time, delivering the performance you need for smart multitasking. It also comes equipped with Intel Quick Sync Video, which provides accelerated encoding, decoding, and transcoding features (for converting video for portable players or online sharing).

Switchable hybrid graphics view larger.

 

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Intel Wireless Display Capable

With integrated Intel Wireless Display technology, you’ll be able to cut down on the cluttered mass of wires surrounding your work station and stop crowding around your laptop screen to enjoy vivid pictures, video and other content. You’ll enjoy great image clarity and sound without sacrificing quality and without wires. Simply connect an optional adapter for Intel Wireless Display (such as the Netgear Push2TV PTV2000 and Belkin ScreenCast adapters) to your TV, follow a few simple steps, and you’re off and running. Set it up once, and sharing your screen is as easy as pushing a button.

Premium Hybrid Graphics

The VAIO SE1 Series puts you in control by offering a Hybrid Graphics system that allows you to easily set your system to deliver powerful AMD Radeon graphics performance when you need it and energy savings when you don’t. Plus, you can even adjust your performance level on the fly without needing to reboot. A simple hardware switch enables you to choose between two settings:

Convenient Backlit Keyboard

Practical innovation is a cornerstone of Sony’s vision, and our keyboards are no exception. Designed for ease of use, the SE1 Series laptop features precisely engineered keys to create a comfortable and intuitive typing experience. And to make it even easier to find the right keys–whether typing day or night, in the dark or light–an LED backlight creates a pleasant glow, framing the individual keys and illuminating the lettering.

Hardware Buttons

The SE1 Series laptop also comes with three special hardware buttons: VAIO, ASSIST and WEB to help you get where you want to go with a simple touch of a button.

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What’s in the Box Sony VAIO SE1 laptop (model VPCSE16FX/S); internal lithium-polymer battery (4400 mAh); AC adapter; power cord; operating instructions Included Software Microsoft Office Starter with reduced-functionality versions of Word and Excel; VAIO Care; Media Gallery; PMB VAIO Edition; Norton Internet Security 2012 (30-day trial offer) Warranty 1-year limited hardware warranty, and 1-year of toll-free telephone technical assistance (onsite/in-home service and international service availability). Environmental Specifications Energy Star 5.0 Gold EPEAT for reducing environmental impact. RoHS compliant restricting the use of lead, mercury and certain other hazardous substances.

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Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium

The Best Entertainment Experience On Your PC

Windows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. You can even watch, pause, and rewind TV or record it to watch whenever and wherever you want. For the best entertainment experience, choose a PC with Windows 7.

Peek behind open windows to get a quick look at your desktop (see larger image).

Windows 7: Your PC Simplified

Simplifies everyday tasks, works the way you want, and makes new things possible.

• Improved desktop navigation features like Snap, Peek, and Shake, make it easier to manage all of your open windows.
• Creating a home network has never been easier. You can even share files and printers with all the PCs with Windows 7 on the network.
• Find virtually anything on your PC–from documents to songs to email–just by typing a word or two with Windows Search.
• Designed to make your PC sleep and resume quicker.
• Watch, pause, rewind and record TV with Windows Media Center to watch whenever and where ever you want*.

 

Create, Connect and Share with Windows Live

Windows 7 and Windows Live bring it all together for free. Get the free set of programs that make it simple to create and share amazing photos and movies, organize mail, and stay connected with your closest friends.

• Get 25 GB of free online storage with Windows Live SkyDrive.
• Sync files on your PCs automatically with Windows Live Mesh.
• Share photos during video chats with Windows Live**
• Easily edit photos and combine the best parts of multiple photos into one perfect photo with Photo Fuse.

Windows Live is available for free at download.live.com.

Complete your PC Experience with Microsoft Office 2010

• Microsoft Office Starter 2010 includes reduced functionality versions of Microsoft Word and Excel with advertising. (Note that PowerPoint or Outlook are not included.)
• Purchase Office 2010 today and get the most out of your new PC.

Step up to the power and portability of the Sony VAIO SA3 Series with its bold design, 13.3-inch high-def LED-backlit display, second-generation Intel Core i5 dual-core processing, switchable hybrid graphics, and an innovative battery system that provides over 7 hours of on-the-go productivity from the internal standard battery. And you can get over 14 hours with an optional large-capacity sheet battery that fits underneath the laptop.

The VAIO SA3 Series laptop in silver (view larger).

 

With optional sheet battery and battery charger adapter (view larger; black model shown).

 

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The SA3 Series features a fully flat design concept that abandons traditional bulky batteries, unnecessary seams and protruding ports. A seamless piece of brushed aluminum milled to precise specifications creates the core, chassis offering firm structural integrity while creating bold clean contours.

It’s powered by a second-generation Intel Core i5 dual-core processor with updated Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, which increases speed automatically for whatever you’re doing. Additionally, this VAIO laptop includes award-winning Intel Wireless Display functionality.

This SA3 series laptop (model VPCSA3AFX/SI) in platinum silver features a speedy USB 3.0 port–the latest development in USB data transfer technology. Perfect for transferring and retrieving large files between your PC and an external hard drive or digital camera, USB 3.0 offers the speediest, most efficient way get what you need from external devices.

This VAIO laptop comes pre-installed with the 64-bit version of Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium and it includes Microsoft Office Starter 2010 with limited-functionality versions of Word and Excel (learn more below).

Free Yourself From the Cord

Leveraging the latest innovations in lithium polymer technology, the battery of the SA3 Series is integrated into the PC and conforms to the contours of the chassis offering a thinner battery profile while still supplying up to 7 hours of battery life.

This concept even extends to the optional large capacity sheet battery and leaves behind the traditional bulky and protruding long-life batteries of the past. Attaching directly to the standard capacity battery and by working in tandem with it, you can enjoy up to 14.5 hours of total combined battery life–helping to keep you unplugged longer (sheet battery not included).

Second Generation Intel Core i5 Power

As the most popular family member, the second generation Intel Core i5 processor delivers visibly smart PC performance that values time as much as you do. Intel’s Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 maximizes speed for demanding applications, dynamically accelerating performance to match your workload–providing more performance when you need it the most. And Intel’s Hyper-Threading Technology enables each core of your processor to work on two tasks at the same time, delivering the performance you need for smart multitasking. It also comes equipped with Intel Quick Sync Video, which provides accelerated encoding, decoding, and transcoding features (for converting video for portable players or online sharing).

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Intel Wireless Display Capable

With integrated Intel Wireless Display technology, you’ll be able to cut down on the cluttered mass of wires surrounding your work station and stop crowding around your laptop screen to enjoy vivid pictures, video and other content. You’ll enjoy great image clarity and sound without sacrificing quality and without wires. Simply connect an optional adapter for Intel Wireless Display (such as the Netgear Push2TV PTV2000 and Belkin ScreenCast adapters) to your TV, follow a few simple steps, and you’re off and running. Set it up once, and sharing your screen is as easy as pushing a button.

Premium Hybrid Graphics

The VAIO SA3 Series puts you in control by offering a Hybrid Graphics system that allows you to easily set your system to deliver powerful AMD Radeon graphics performance when you need it and energy savings when you don’t. Plus, you can even adjust your performance level on the fly without needing to reboot. A simple hardware switch enables you to choose between two settings:

Convenient Backlit Keyboard

Practical innovation is a cornerstone of Sony’s vision, and our keyboards are no exception. Designed for ease of use, the SA3 Series laptop features precisely engineered keys to create a comfortable and intuitive typing experience. And to make it even easier to find the right keys–whether typing day or night, in the dark or light–an LED backlight creates a pleasant glow, framing the individual keys and illuminating the lettering.

Hardware Buttons

The SA3 Series laptop also comes with three special hardware buttons: VAIO, ASSIST and WEB to help you get where you want to go with a simple touch of a button.

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What’s in the Box Sony VAIO SA3 laptop (model VPCSA3AFX/SI); internal lithium-polymer battery (4400 mAh); AC adapter; power cord; operating instructions Included Software Microsoft Office Starter with reduced-functionality versions of Word and Excel; VAIO Care; Media Gallery; PMB VAIO Edition; Norton Internet Security 2012 (30-day trial offer) Warranty 1-year limited hardware warranty, and 1-year of toll-free telephone technical assistance (onsite/in-home service and international service availability). Environmental Specifications Energy Star 5.0 Gold EPEAT for reducing environmental impact. RoHS compliant restricting the use of lead, mercury and certain other hazardous substances.

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Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium

The Best Entertainment Experience On Your PC

Windows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. You can even watch, pause, and rewind TV or record it to watch whenever and wherever you want. For the best entertainment experience, choose a PC with Windows 7.

Peek behind open windows to get a quick look at your desktop (see larger image).

Windows 7: Your PC Simplified

Simplifies everyday tasks, works the way you want, and makes new things possible.

• Improved desktop navigation features like Snap, Peek, and Shake, make it easier to manage all of your open windows.
• Creating a home network has never been easier. You can even share files and printers with all the PCs with Windows 7 on the network.
• Find virtually anything on your PC–from documents to songs to email–just by typing a word or two with Windows Search.
• Designed to make your PC sleep and resume quicker.
• Watch, pause, rewind and record TV with Windows Media Center to watch whenever and where ever you want*.

 

Create, Connect and Share with Windows Live

Windows 7 and Windows Live bring it all together for free. Get the free set of programs that make it simple to create and share amazing photos and movies, organize mail, and stay connected with your closest friends.

• Get 25 GB of free online storage with Windows Live SkyDrive.
• Sync files on your PCs automatically with Windows Live Mesh.
• Share photos during video chats with Windows Live**
• Easily edit photos and combine the best parts of multiple photos into one perfect photo with Photo Fuse.

Windows Live is available for free at download.live.com.

Complete your PC Experience with Microsoft Office 2010

• Microsoft Office Starter 2010 includes reduced functionality versions of Microsoft Word and Excel with advertising. (Note that PowerPoint or Outlook are not included.)
• Purchase Office 2010 today and get the most out of your new PC.

Step up to the power and portability of the Sony VAIO SE1 Series with its bold design, 15.5-inch LED-backlit display with Full HD 1080p resolution, second-generation Intel Core i5 dual-core processing, switchable hybrid graphics, and an innovative battery system that provides 5.75 hours of on-the-go productivity from the internal standard battery. And you can get up to 11.5 hours with an optional large-capacity sheet battery that fits underneath the laptop.

The VAIO SE1 laptop in silver (view larger).

 

See larger image.

The SE1 Series features a fully flat design concept that abandons traditional bulky batteries, unnecessary seams and protruding ports. A seamless piece of brushed aluminum milled to precise specifications creates the core, chassis offering firm structural integrity while creating bold clean contours.

 

It’s powered by a second-generation Intel Core i5 dual-core processor with updated Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, which increases speed automatically for whatever you’re doing. Additionally, this VAIO laptop includes award-winning Intel Wireless Display functionality.

This SE1 series laptop (model VPCSE13FX/S) in platinum silver features a speedy USB 3.0 port–the latest development in USB data transfer technology. Perfect for transferring and retrieving large files between your PC and an external hard drive or digital camera, USB 3.0 offers the speediest, most efficient way get what you need from external devices.

This VAIO laptop comes pre-installed with the 64-bit version of Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium and it includes Microsoft Office Starter 2010 with limited-functionality versions of Word and Excel (learn more below).

Free Yourself From the Cord

Leveraging the latest innovations in lithium polymer technology, the battery of the SE1 Series is integrated into the PC and conforms to the contours of the chassis offering a thinner battery profile while still supplying up to 5.75 hours of battery life.

This concept even extends to the optional large capacity sheet battery and leaves behind the traditional bulky and protruding long-life batteries of the past. Attaching directly to the standard capacity battery and by working in tandem with it, you can enjoy up to 11.5 hours of total combined battery life–helping to keep you unplugged longer (sheet battery not included).

Second Generation Intel Core i5 Power

As the most popular family member, the second generation Intel Core i5 processor delivers visibly smart PC performance that values time as much as you do. Intel’s Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 maximizes speed for demanding applications, dynamically accelerating performance to match your workload–providing more performance when you need it the most. And Intel’s Hyper-Threading Technology enables each core of your processor to work on two tasks at the same time, delivering the performance you need for smart multitasking. It also comes equipped with Intel Quick Sync Video, which provides accelerated encoding, decoding, and transcoding features (for converting video for portable players or online sharing).

Switchable hybrid graphics view larger.

 

See larger image.

Intel Wireless Display Capable

With integrated Intel Wireless Display technology, you’ll be able to cut down on the cluttered mass of wires surrounding your work station and stop crowding around your laptop screen to enjoy vivid pictures, video and other content. You’ll enjoy great image clarity and sound without sacrificing quality and without wires. Simply connect an optional adapter for Intel Wireless Display (such as the Netgear Push2TV PTV2000 and Belkin ScreenCast adapters) to your TV, follow a few simple steps, and you’re off and running. Set it up once, and sharing your screen is as easy as pushing a button.

Premium Hybrid Graphics

The VAIO SE1 Series puts you in control by offering a Hybrid Graphics system that allows you to easily set your system to deliver powerful AMD Radeon graphics performance when you need it and energy savings when you don’t. Plus, you can even adjust your performance level on the fly without needing to reboot. A simple hardware switch enables you to choose between two settings:

Convenient Backlit Keyboard

Practical innovation is a cornerstone of Sony’s vision, and our keyboards are no exception. Designed for ease of use, the SE1 Series laptop features precisely engineered keys to create a comfortable and intuitive typing experience. And to make it even easier to find the right keys–whether typing day or night, in the dark or light–an LED backlight creates a pleasant glow, framing the individual keys and illuminating the lettering.

Hardware Buttons

The SE1 Series laptop also comes with three special hardware buttons: VAIO, ASSIST and WEB to help you get where you want to go with a simple touch of a button.

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What’s in the Box Sony VAIO SE1 laptop (model VPCSE13FX/S); internal lithium-polymer battery (4400 mAh); AC adapter; power cord; operating instructions Included Software Microsoft Office Starter with reduced-functionality versions of Word and Excel; VAIO Care; Media Gallery; PMB VAIO Edition; Norton Internet Security 2012 (30-day trial offer) Warranty 1-year limited hardware warranty, and 1-year of toll-free telephone technical assistance (onsite/in-home service and international service availability). Environmental Specifications Energy Star 5.0 Gold EPEAT for reducing environmental impact. RoHS compliant restricting the use of lead, mercury and certain other hazardous substances.

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Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium

The Best Entertainment Experience On Your PC

Windows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. You can even watch, pause, and rewind TV or record it to watch whenever and wherever you want. For the best entertainment experience, choose a PC with Windows 7.

Peek behind open windows to get a quick look at your desktop (see larger image).

Windows 7: Your PC Simplified

Simplifies everyday tasks, works the way you want, and makes new things possible.

• Improved desktop navigation features like Snap, Peek, and Shake, make it easier to manage all of your open windows.
• Creating a home network has never been easier. You can even share files and printers with all the PCs with Windows 7 on the network.
• Find virtually anything on your PC–from documents to songs to email–just by typing a word or two with Windows Search.
• Designed to make your PC sleep and resume quicker.
• Watch, pause, rewind and record TV with Windows Media Center to watch whenever and where ever you want*.

 

Create, Connect and Share with Windows Live

Windows 7 and Windows Live bring it all together for free. Get the free set of programs that make it simple to create and share amazing photos and movies, organize mail, and stay connected with your closest friends.

• Get 25 GB of free online storage with Windows Live SkyDrive.
• Sync files on your PCs automatically with Windows Live Mesh.
• Share photos during video chats with Windows Live**
• Easily edit photos and combine the best parts of multiple photos into one perfect photo with Photo Fuse.

Windows Live is available for free at download.live.com.

Complete your PC Experience with Microsoft Office 2010

• Microsoft Office Starter 2010 includes reduced functionality versions of Microsoft Word and Excel with advertising. (Note that PowerPoint or Outlook are not included.)
• Purchase Office 2010 today and get the most out of your new PC.

Whether you’re looking for a lightweight laptop for frequent travel or just need a compact PC within easy reach around the house, the Sony VAIO YB3 Series laptop PC is a great option at only 3.23 pounds. Its thin profile and compact 11.6-inch screen size make it a cinch to tote or easily slip in and out of carrying cases. And you’ll get up to 5.75 hours of on-the-go battery life.

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The 11.6-inch LED backlit widescreen display laptop offers lower power consumption for improved battery life while providing incredibly high brightness levels that amplify colors and deliver clear, crisp picture quality to bring your movies and pictures to life–even spreadsheets will look amazing.

It’s powered by a dual-core AMD E-450 accelerated processor (APU), which combines a CPU and a graphics processing unit (GPU) on a single chip, helping to accelerate daily applications while also delivering lower power consumption. The APU can quickly offload demanding tasks and applications from your CPU to the GPU, enabling you to do more with your computer in less time.

You can connect this VAIO to a compatible HDTV via the HDMI port to display your creations to a larger audience via a single cable. It also includes Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking (802.11n), which offers ultra-fast speeds, wider range, and compatibility with 802.11b/g networks as well. And the integrated camera with face-tracking technology and microphone makes it easy to video chat with family, friends, and co-workers.

This VAIO laptop comes pre-installed with the 32-bit version of Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium and it includes Microsoft Office Starter 2010 with limited-functionality versions of Word and Excel (learn more below).

Note: This VAIO YB3 does not include an integrated optical (CD/DVD) drive, but an optional external drive can be connected via USB.

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Take It to the Big Screen

Whether you’re watching an HD movie or enjoying your own video creation, this VAIO laptop allows you to play back HD content on your compatible big screen HDTV with a high level of resolution. The HDMI output delivers both your video and audio via a single HDMI cable (sold separately), providing the optimal digital connection to your HDMI-enabled HDTV so you can enjoy HD entertainment on the big screen without a myriad of extra cables and wires.

Easy Photo and Video Management

Sony’s PMB (Picture Motion Browser) VAIO Edition makes managing your photos and home videos as easy as taking them. Instantly sort and search using the magic of Sony’s intelligent analysis technologies–PMB eliminates the clutter and automatically organizes content by person, place and date. And new and intuitive navigation features make it fast and easy to find your favorites.

The PMB VAIO Edition software also helps you produce your own high-quality home movies and slideshows quickly. Sony breaks complex movie production into three simple steps, freeing you from tedious hours spent mastering difficult and expensive video editing software. Just import your photos and videos, choose a theme and soundtrack, and then click finish. PMB VAIO Edition does the rest, generating a professional-looking movie complete with special effects, smooth cinematic transitions and a perfectly timed soundtrack.

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What’s in the Box Sony VAIO YB3 laptop (model VPCYB35KX/S); standard lithium-ion battery (3500 mAh); AC adapter; power cord; operating instructions Included Software Microsoft Office Starter with reduced-functionality versions of Word and Excel; VAIO Care; Media Gallery; PMB VAIO Edition; Norton Internet Security 2012 (30-day trial offer) Warranty 1-year limited hardware warranty, and 1-year of toll-free telephone technical assistance (onsite/in-home service and international service availability). Environmental Specifications Energy Star 5.0 Gold EPEAT for reducing environmental impact. RoHS compliant restricting the use of lead, mercury and certain other hazardous substances.

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Ultra-thin elegance and road-warrior prowess mark the 14-inch arctic silver Gateway ID Series notebook. Starting at just 0.87 inches thin and only 5.07 pounds light, the ID49C11u is packed with premium performance features that deliver the likes of enhanced multimedia and one-click social connection. You’ll make the most out of your mobile life with its powerful Intel Core i3 processer, large 500 GB hard drive, the latest graphics, and the new Microsoft Office Starter 2010.

The perfect road warrior laptop, packed with premium
performance in an extremely thin and light design
(see larger image).

The Gateway ID Series laptop merges modern chic and high-end design with a minimalist cool simplicity to provide you with a unique personal expression. With up to 6-hours battery life on a single charge you can stay productive while traveling, at the coffee shop, around campus or at home. The Gateway Social Networks Key makes connecting to today’s most popular sites a snap by instantly launching Facebook, YouTube and Flickr with a single log-in to all three sites.

Navigate through web pages, photos, spreadsheets and more in style, with the one-of-a-kind Multi-Gesture Glowing Touchpad, which provides an illuminated shimmering soft blue tone glows while you pinch, flick, and swirl your fingers on the pad.

Ease your mind and back up your data with the Gateway MyBackup Function Key–a seamless way to setup and perform backups–and use the multi-gesture touchpad to pinch, flick and swirl your fingers for an intuitive navigation of web pages, photos, spreadsheets and more. Engage in face-to face communication and snap photos to share anywhere with the 1.3-megapixel webcam with integrated digital microphone, and quickly connect to your favorite social network sites with the press of a single key.

Pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium operating system (64-bit version), you’ll be able to easily create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. Windows 7 is the easiest, fastest, and most engaging version of Windows yet. Better ways to find and manage files, like Jump Lists and improved taskbar previews, help you speed through everyday tasks. Windows 7 is designed for faster and more reliable performance, so your PC just works the way you want it to.

You’ll also experience new ways to deliver your best work with Office Starter 2010.

The ID49C laptop comes with quick keys for accessing your favorite social media sites
as well as effortless backup.

 

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Key Features

• 14-inch LED-backlit widescreen display with 1366 x 768-pixel resolution and 16:9 aspect ratio. The LED backlight technology is 33 percent more energy efficient than standard CCFL LCD screens.
• 2.4 GHz Intel Core i3-370M dual-core processor for a fast, responsive PC experience (3 MB L3 cache). Intel’s Hyper-Threading Technology enables each core of your processor to work on two tasks at the same time, delivering the performance you need for smart multitasking.
• 500 GB SATA hard drive (5400 RPM)
• 4 GB of installed DDR3 RAM (1066 MHz)
• Intel HD Graphics (with 128 MB of dedicated system memory) provides an advanced video engine that delivers smooth, high-quality HD video playback, and excellent 3D capabilities with support for Microsoft DirectX 10 games–an ideal graphics solution for everyday computing.
• 8x SuperMulti DVD±R/RW drive can also write to CD, DVD-RAM, and dual-layer (DL) DVD±R discs–which can hold up to 8.5 GB of data.
• Multi-gesture touchpad enables you to pinch, flick and swirl your fingers for an intuitive navigation of web pages, photos and more.
• Dedicated Gateway social networks key makes connecting to your favorite social networking sites a snap by instantly launching Facebook, YouTube and Flickr with a single log-in to all three sites.
• Wireless-N Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n) for ultra-fast connectivity to home and business networks.
• Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
• Stereo speakers with third-generation Dolby Home Theater audio enhancement technologies transforms the experience of movies, music, and games. Includes Dolby Digital Live, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Headphone, Dolby Natural Bass, and Dolby Sound Space enhancer technologies.
• 1.3-megapixel HD webcam integrated into the display bezel for easy video chats and conferencing (1280 x 1024 resolution)

   

  

  The multigesture touchpad with glowing
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• Gateway MyBackup makes it easy to back up your data without a hassle. Duplicate files to another location quickly and easily with a single press of the Gateway MyBackup Key.
• 4 USB ports
• HDMI port for connecting to a compatible HDTV or home theater receiver for uncompressed digital audio and video via a single cable.
• Multi-in-1 digital media card reader compatible with Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, Multi Media Card, Secure Digital, xD-Picture Card.
• Windows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. And you can watch shows for free when and where you want with Internet TV on Windows Media Center. Get the best entertainment experience with Windows 7 Home Premium.
• Get more features with Windows Anytime Upgrade. It’s the best way to add features to Windows 7, takes as few as ten minutes, requires no software or downloads, and you’ll keep your existing programs, files, and settings. Windows will walk you through the simple upgrade process.
• Preloaded with the Microsoft Office Starter 2010 free software offering with selected functionality of Word and Excel for your text and spreadsheet tasks. Plus, if you decide you want the full suite, just purchase a product key to activate an ad-free version that also includes the latest Outlook, PowerPoint, and Publisher programs.
• Up to 6 hours of battery life from 6-cell battery (4400 mAh)
• Weight: 5.07 pounds
• Warranty: One-year parts and labor limited warranty

What’s in the Box

This package contains the Gateway ID49C11u notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions

It also comes with the following software:

Norton Internet Security 2010 (60-day trial); Nero 9 Essentials; Cyberlink PowerDVD; Microsoft Office Starter 2010 (reduced-functionality and advertising; Office 2010 product key can be purchased to activate preloaded suite)

Learn More

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium

Pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium operating system (64-bit version), you’ll be able to easily create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. Windows 7 is the easiest, fastest, and most engaging version of Windows yet. Better ways to find and manage files, like Jump Lists and improved taskbar previews, help you speed through everyday tasks. Windows 7 is designed for faster and more reliable performance, so your PC just works the way you want it to.

And with Windows Anytime Upgrade, you’ll be able to add new features to your PC in as little as 10 minutes. Windows will walk you through the simple upgrade process, it requires no software or downloads, and you’ll keep your existing programs, files, and settings

Ultra-thin elegance and road-warrior prowess mark the 14-inch arctic silver Gateway ID Series notebook. Starting at just 0.87 inches thin and only 5.07 pounds light, the ID49C12u is packed with premium performance features that deliver the likes of enhanced multimedia and one-click social connection. You’ll make the most out of your mobile life with its powerful, turbo-charged Intel Core i5 processer, large 500 GB hard drive, the latest graphics, and the new Microsoft Office Starter 2010.

The perfect road warrior laptop, packed with premium
performance in an extremely thin and light design
(see larger image).

The Gateway ID Series laptop merges modern chic and high-end design with a minimalist cool simplicity to provide you with a unique personal expression. With up to 6-hours battery life on a single charge you can stay productive while traveling, at the coffee shop, around campus or at home. The Gateway Social Networks Key makes connecting to today’s most popular sites a snap by instantly launching Facebook, YouTube and Flickr with a single log-in to all three sites.

Navigate through web pages, photos, spreadsheets and more in style, with the one-of-a-kind Multi-Gesture Glowing Touchpad, which provides an illuminated shimmering soft blue tone glows while you pinch, flick, and swirl your fingers on the pad.

Ease your mind and back up your data with the Gateway MyBackup Function Key–a seamless way to setup and perform backups–and use the multi-gesture touchpad to pinch, flick and swirl your fingers for an intuitive navigation of web pages, photos, spreadsheets and more. Engage in face-to face communication and snap photos to share anywhere with the 1.3-megapixel webcam with integrated digital microphone, and quickly connect to your favorite social network sites with the press of a single key.

Pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium operating system (64-bit version), you’ll be able to easily create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. Windows 7 is the easiest, fastest, and most engaging version of Windows yet. Better ways to find and manage files, like Jump Lists and improved taskbar previews, help you speed through everyday tasks. Windows 7 is designed for faster and more reliable performance, so your PC just works the way you want it to.

You’ll also experience new ways to deliver your best work with Office Starter 2010.

The ID49C laptop comes with quick keys for accessing your favorite social media sites
as well as effortless backup.

 

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Key Features

• 14-inch LED-backlit widescreen display with 1366 x 768-pixel resolution and 16:9 aspect ratio. The LED backlight technology is 33 percent more energy efficient than standard CCFL LCD screens.
• 2.53 GHz Intel Core i5-460M dual-core processor for smart performance with a speed boost (2.80 GHz with Turbo Boost Technology; 3 MB L3 cache). Intel’s Turbo Boost technology maximizes speed for demanding applications, dynamically accelerating performance to match your workload–providing more performance when you need it the most.
• 500 GB SATA hard drive (5400 RPM)
• 4 GB of installed DDR3 RAM (1066 MHz)
• Intel HD Graphics (with 128 MB of dedicated system memory) provides an advanced video engine that delivers smooth, high-quality HD video playback, and excellent 3D capabilities with support for Microsoft DirectX 10 games–an ideal graphics solution for everyday computing.
• 8x SuperMulti DVD±R/RW drive can also write to CD, DVD-RAM, and dual-layer (DL) DVD±R discs–which can hold up to 8.5 GB of data.
• Multi-gesture touchpad enables you to pinch, flick and swirl your fingers for an intuitive navigation of web pages, photos and more.
• Dedicated Gateway social networks key makes connecting to your favorite social networking sites a snap by instantly launching Facebook, YouTube and Flickr with a single log-in to all three sites.
• Wireless-N Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n) for ultra-fast connectivity to home and business networks.
• Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
• Stereo speakers with third-generation Dolby Home Theater audio enhancement technologies transforms the experience of movies, music, and games. Includes Dolby Digital Live, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Headphone, Dolby Natural Bass, and Dolby Sound Space enhancer technologies.
• 1.3-megapixel HD webcam integrated into the display bezel for easy video chats and conferencing (1280 x 1024 resolution)

   

  

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• Gateway MyBackup makes it easy to back up your data without a hassle. Duplicate files to another location quickly and easily with a single press of the Gateway MyBackup Key.
• 4 USB ports
• HDMI port for connecting to a compatible HDTV or home theater receiver for uncompressed digital audio and video via a single cable.
• Multi-in-1 digital media card reader compatible with Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, Multi Media Card, Secure Digital, xD-Picture Card.
• Windows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. And you can watch shows for free when and where you want with Internet TV on Windows Media Center. Get the best entertainment experience with Windows 7 Home Premium.
• Get more features with Windows Anytime Upgrade. It’s the best way to add features to Windows 7, takes as few as ten minutes, requires no software or downloads, and you’ll keep your existing programs, files, and settings. Windows will walk you through the simple upgrade process.
• Preloaded with the Microsoft Office Starter 2010 free software offering with selected functionality of Word and Excel for your text and spreadsheet tasks. Plus, if you decide you want the full suite, just purchase a product key to activate an ad-free version that also includes the latest Outlook, PowerPoint, and Publisher programs.
• Up to 6 hours of battery life from 6-cell battery (4400 mAh)
• Weight: 5.07 pounds
• Warranty: One-year parts and labor limited warranty

What’s in the Box

This package contains the Gateway ID49C12u notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions

It also comes with the following software:

Norton Internet Security 2010 (60-day trial); Nero 9 Essentials; Cyberlink PowerDVD; Microsoft Office Starter 2010 (reduced-functionality and advertising; Office 2010 product key can be purchased to activate preloaded suite)

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Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium

Pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium operating system (64-bit version), you’ll be able to easily create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. Windows 7 is the easiest, fastest, and most engaging version of Windows yet. Better ways to find and manage files, like Jump Lists and improved taskbar previews, help you speed through everyday tasks. Windows 7 is designed for faster and more reliable performance, so your PC just works the way you want it to.

And with Windows Anytime Upgrade, you’ll be able to add new features to your PC in as little as 10 minutes. Windows will walk you through the simple upgrade process, it requires no software or downloads, and you’ll keep your existing programs, files, and settings