Gateway releases NV59C66u with integrated WiMAX

It's a red day folks: Gateway just released a $700 NV laptop with built-in WiMAX, namely the Intel 6250 Wi-Fi/WiMax card. Otherwise, this is pretty standard for a laptop, despite the sexy styling seems to be reflected in HP's own Envy line.

WiMax connectivity is provided by cellular carriers across the country and is not included in the package.

Press release after the jump.

GATEWAY LAUNCHES NV59C66U NOTEBOOK WITH INTEGRATED WIMAX, NEW PREMIUM DESIGN

New model now available with WiMAX wireless connectivity and deluxe look and feel;The entire line has been updated with the latest performance technology at affordable prices

IRVINE, California, September 29, 2010 – Gateway today announced the Gateway NV59C66u Notebook, the latest model in its Gateway NV Series notebook family, featuring integrated WiMAX capabilities, a premium chassis design and a rugged configuration.

Customers can pair the NV59C66u gateway with built-in WiMAX hardware, then choose a WiMAX service provider to connect to networks in a growing number of US cities and metropolitan areas for fast, reliable connectivity to the Internet. WiMAX is next Generation wireless technology designed to enable ubiquitous, high-speed mobile Internet access at an affordable price and is the first all-IP mobile Internet solution enabling efficient and scalable networks for data, video and voice The WiMAX Card in the Gateway NV59C66u is the Intel® 6250 wireless card that provides a reliable connection to WiMAX and Wi-Fi networks. This allows customers using WiMAX on the Gateway NV59C66u to connect while within their coverage area move, making the notebook ideal for small businesses located in a specific urban area t move, such as brokers and sellers, as well as students and other tech-savvy individuals who want to stay connected.” “The availability of the Gateway NV59C66u comes at a good time for customers who want a consistently reliable and fast connection to the Internet via one of the WiMAX 802.11 b/g/n WiFi connections to hotspots and WiFi networks,” said Ray Sawall, senior product marketing manager for Gateway Notebooks The , feature set and affordability of notebooks have been dramatically improved to make them even more attractive to customers who want an all-purpose PC - and that is incredibly evident here across the Gateway NV series and with the new Gateway NV59C66u with integrated WiMAX.”

To complement the new WiMAX capabilities, the Gateway NV59C66u features a new design with an attractive tone-on-tone patterned espresso chassis that's both visually interesting and stylish. The metal chassis and palm rest both appear to have a dramatically textured feel but subtle and pleasant to the touch. The Gateway NV59C66u will soon be followed by other new models in the Gateway NV series, available in a range of configurations and prices to meet the needs of different PC customers such as small businesses, families and students.Latest technology to stay productive and in touchWith more reliable and faster processing technology, Gateway NV Series notebooks offer customers tangible benefits, including the ability to handle multiple applications at once. Gateway NV Series features Intel Core i3 and Core i5, as well as AMD Athlon and AMD Turion, processors that supported by up to 4GB of DDR3 memory, which is upgradeable to 8GB. There is enough storage space available for high-capacity hard drives from 320GB to 500GB(1).

In addition to an Intel Centrino Advanced-N+WiMAX 6250 WiMAX Wireless Card for connecting to WiMAX networks, the Gateway NV59C66u also features built-in 802.11b/g/n WiFi Certified connectivity for convenient connection to hotspots and wireless networks, among others Models of the Gateway NV series. The integrated high-definition webcam enables web chats and video emails with incredible clarity thanks to its resolution of 1280×1024. In addition, the Gigabit Ethernet LAN connectivity ensures a fast wired online connection .

Visually complementing the performance technology of the Gateway NV series is the high definition TFT widescreen display with LED backlighting. Delivering crisp and clear video with vivid colors and detailed images, the Gateway NV series offers models in two sizes: The Gateway NV series with a 15.6-inch display offers a resolution of 1366×768, while the Gateway NV series with a large 17.1-inch display offers 1600×900 resolution for even greater clarity. Customers, Those who want to share videos on the go can connect the Gateway NV Series to a home theater or external LCD via the HDMI port to deliver crisp, high-quality images and Hi-Fi audio with a single cable.

Additional Features Make Life EasierThe Gateway NV59C66u and Gateway NV series are joined by additional features in the product line that make it incredibly enjoyable and useful. Navigating websites, switching between documents and even typing characters all become easier thanks to the Multi -Gesture touchpads, the touchpad lock and the dedicated number pad of the notebooks are incredibly fun.

The Gateway NV Series comes with either DVD or Blu-Ray drives so customers can watch the latest movies. Digital media can also be downloaded to the notebooks via the media card reader and USB ports. Protecting media and others Files on PC is easy as the Gateway NV Series includes MyBackup functionality that allows customers to quickly and easily back up all important files to another location such as a USB drive or another hard drive.

Gateway's popular "social networking" button is built into the NV Series, allowing customers to access their social networks such as Facebook, YouTube and Flickr with a single touch.

Gateway NV Series Availability, Pricing and ConfigurationThe Gateway NV Series will be available in retailers nationwide in the coming weeks with prices starting at $479.99. The Gateway NV59C66u with integrated WiMAX is priced at $699.99 and is available from available immediately.