Gateway DX4850-45u Desktop

 

Desktops for home entertainment typically come to us in slim tower chassis, which makes the midtower-based Gateway DX4850-45 rather unique. It has respectable application performance for its $749 price tag, but a Blu-ray drive and an HDMI output suggest this system was designed for digital media consumption.

 The redesigned Gateway DX4850 desktop PC (model DX4850-45u) features an elegant black surface with glossy finish shines in any environment, and the illuminated Gateway logo and internal side lighting beams with pride. Beneath this handsome exterior lies powerful desktop computing featuring a dual-core, second-generation Intel Core i5 processor, integrated HD Graphics, a Blu-ray disc drive, and an enormous 1 TB hard drive (plus an additional hard drive expansion bay). It's outfitted with everything you need to access your devices, power through apps, explore the Internet, produce content, and edit files. It's powered by a second-generation Intel Core i5 dual-core processor ("Sandy Bridge"), which provides breakthrough digital media management, content creation, and 3D gaming capabilities. With updated Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, the latest Core i5 increases speed automatically for whatever you're doing. And you'll enjoy a rich set of new features for a stunning and seamless visual PC experience with no additional hardware.

Store your entire multimedia library and backup your important documents on the enormous 1 terabyte (TB) Green Product hard drive. By using variable RPM, this eco-friendly drive consumes less energy while staying cool and quiet. A myriad of front-accessible ports, including the Digital Media Card Reader, make it easy and convenient to connect and download from your digital devices. Recessed into the top of this PC is a handy digital device holder that provides a convenient place to rest your digital camera, MP3 player or other technology while it's connected to a USB port.

An HDMI port delivers crisp high-quality visuals and high-fidelity audio to a home theater or monitor through a single cable, eliminating the maze of cabling and reducing confusion. Burn home DVDs and CDs of your favorite music, digital photos and movies onto any disc format with the SuperMulti Optical Drive. It's pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium operating system (64-bit version). You'll also experience new ways to deliver your best work with Office Starter 2010.

• 2.80 GHz Intel Core i5-2300 "Sandy Bridge" dual-core processor for smart performance with a speed boost (3.1 GHz with Turbo Boost Technology; 6 MB Intel Smart Cache). 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. 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). 

• Energy-saving 1 TB SATA hard drive revolves at a variable RPM--meaning full speed when you need it, plus eco-friendly energy conservation. This desktop also comes with an additional hard drive expansion bay for adding even more storage. 

• 6 GB DDR3 RAM (1333 MHz; 16 GB maximum) 

• Integrated Intel HD Graphics 2000 delivers an excellent high-definition video experience with stunning images and smooth playback. 

• Watch Blu-ray Disc movies in crystal clear resolution with the read-only Blu-ray drive; this notebook also includes an integrated 4x DVD±R/RW SuperMulti drive capable of reading/writing of CD-R/RW, DVD±R, DVD±RW, DVD±R DL, and DVD-RAM. 

• Wireless-N Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n) for ultra-fast connectivity to home and business networks. 

• High Definition Audio with 5.1-channel audio support and three audio ports 

• Includes USB keyboard and optical mouse
•  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. 

• Preloaded with the Microsoft Office Starter 2010 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. 

• Dimensions: 7.09 x 16.27 x 16.23 inches (WxDxH) 

• Warranty: 1 year parts and labor with toll-free technical support

Ports and Connectivity

• 10 USB 2.0 ports (4 front, 6 rear)
• HDMI high-definition audio/video output allows a single cable to transmit uncompressed high-definition video to your digital TV or LCD.
• VGA video output
• 2 PS/2 ports for connecting a keyboard and mouse
• Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
• Multi-in-One digital media card reader compatible with CompactFlash (Type I and II), CF+ Microdrive, MultiMediaCard (MMC), HC MMCplus, HC MMCmobile, MMCplus, MMCmobile, Reduced-Size MultiMediaCard (RS-MC), Secure Digital (SD) Card, miniSDHC Card, miniSD Card, microSD Card, SmartMedia, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo
• Available expansion slots: 1 PCI-E x16; 2 PCI-E x1 

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.

 

Product Description

Gateway DX4850-45u Desktop PC comes with these specs: 2nd Generation Intel Core i5-2300 processor 2.8GHz with Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology up to 3.1GHz , Windows 7 Home Premium, Intel H67 Express Chipset, 6144MB DDR3 Memory, Integrated Intel HD Graphics 2000, 1TB SATA Hard Drive (Green Product - variable RPM) PLUS ONE Additional Hard Drive Expansion Bay, Multi-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader, Blu-ray Disc 4X BD-ROM / DVD-SuperMulti Drive, High-Definition Audio Support with 5.1-channel Audio Support, Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11b/g/n Wireless, 10 - USB 2.0, HDMI Port, Keyboard and Mouse, 25.0 lbs./11.3 kg (system unit only), 1 Year Parts and Labor Limited Warranty with Toll-Free Tech Support, Registration/ Limited Warranty Card, Microsoft Office Starter 2010, Norton Internet Security Suite Trial.