Gateway gives Intel a go with Atom N270-equipped LT2000 netbook
by Darren Murph 
posted Jul 20th 2009 at 12:01AM
Gateway Expands LT Netbook Line to Maximize Mobility, Communications
Svelte 10.1-inch Model Ideal for On-the-Go Mobility; Delivers Convenient Wireless Connectivity
SAN JOSE, Calif., July 20, 2009 – Gateway Inc. today introduces the Gateway LT2000, a new sleek and compact netbook with a 10.1-inch TFT LED-backlit display that will let mobile customers maximize their time on the go to stay connected and productive. At the core of the Gateway netbook line is excellent mobility and wireless communications, so customers can shop online, browse websites, make VOIP(1) calls, and stay in touch with friends and colleagues via email and social networks. The Gateway LT2000 netbook line is powered by Intel Atom processors and can provide easy access to the Internet via Wi-Fi 802.11b/g.
Incredibly portable, the new Gateway LT2000 netbook line measures only about an inch thin and weighs only 2.62 pounds so it is comfortable to hold, easy to transport and fits neatly into a purse or backpack. Boasting the same fashionable design seen in the Gateway LT3100 netbooks launched last month, the new Gateway LT2000 netbooks come in NightSky Black and Cherry Red with an engraved Gateway logo and modern silver trim accents.
"The new sleek Gateway LT2000 netbooks let customers do more with their time on the go – from enjoying the Internet to video chatting and staying in touch via email and social networks," said Ray Sawall, senior product marketing manager for Gateway. "The expressive design is modern and stylish, looking perfect whether it's used for work or play."
Its 10.1-inch TFT LED-backlit LCD display gives today's mobile-savvy customer the room they need to view web pages, documents, email, digital media and more. The Gateway LT2000's petite form factor features all the ports for connecting to the latest peripherals. It has three USB 2.0, Ethernet and VGA as well as a multi-in-one digital card reader.
Additional Features Make it Incredibly Functional
The new Gateway LT2000 netbooks are well-equipped with features that make them highly useful for enjoying life on the go. They come with a full 1GB of memory and 160GB of hard drive space(2), so customers have ample room for music, photos and other files. The integrated webcam is ready to go with a simple software click. Customers can capture memories with still photos and live video that can be posted to personal blogs and sites like YouTube and Facebook. Also, video emails and video conferencing calls offer a more personal way to stay in touch.
The unique Multi-Gesture Touchpad on the new Gateway LT2000 netbooks lets users move around websites, documents and digital media in an incredibly intuitive way. For example, customers can swirl their fingers in a circular motion to scroll through web pages, long lists of files and music playlists. In addition, customers can move two fingers to flip through photos, web pages and PDF documents as well as make an inward or outward pinching motion to zoom in and out on photos and documents.
The new Gateway LT2000 netbooks use the latest Intel® Atom(TM) processors to deliver excellent mobile performance while promoting extended battery life and power efficiency. The line provides up to 3 hours of battery life (3).
Available Configurations Pricing and Availability
The new Gateway LT2000 is available now in several configurations at a starting manufacturer's suggested retail price of $299.99. One of the configurations follows:
Gateway LT2001u
• Intel® Atom(TM) Processor N270 (1.60GHz, 533MHz FSB, 512KB L2 Cache)
• Genuine Microsoft Windows XP® Home (Service Pack 3)
• 10.1-inch WSVGA 16:9 ratio TFT LCD (1024x600 resolution)
• Mobile Intel® 945GSE Express Chipset
• 1024MB DDR2 533 MHz SDRAM
• 160GB SATA 5400RPM Hard Drive(2)
• Integrated Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950
• Multi-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader
• 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED®
• Web Camera
• Two Built-in Stereo Speakers
• Dolby Headphone Technology
• Three USB 2.0 Ports
• 3-cell Li-ion Battery
• Chassis: NightSky Black
• One-Year Standard Warranty
• 2.62 lbs.
• 10.17 (w) x 7.24 (D) x 1.03 inches (H)
• Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price: $299.99
*Note: Cherry Red Version is available in the same configuration at the same price as model number Gateway LT2021u.
The Gateway LT2000 netbook line comes with additional preinstalled software including Microsoft Works with Office Home and Student 2007 Trial, Gateway Recovery Management, Adobe® Reader®, and Norton Internet Security(TM) 2009 Trial(4).
Gateway Limited Warranty, Service and Support
The Gateway LT2000 netbook line is backed by a one year limited warranty (5). Gateway's commitment to quality and reliability is evident in its award-winning line of PCs as well as in its exceptional service and support programs (6). In addition to the company's standard limited warranty options, its extensive online support center helps customers maximize their PC investment; it gives them easy access to customer support representatives and information on important issues such as limited warranties, technical issues and upgrading.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
GBeatzRecrds @ Jul 20th 2009 12:03AM
NVIDIA IO-oh forget it. we'll never see it on the market.
Justin @ Jul 20th 2009 1:52AM
Sad but true. Hopefully Lenovo will keep their word on the ION equipped S12 after the release of Win7. I'd also love to see the Samsung N510 hit the market, which was supposedly due out "Sometime in July", but it's clear that's not going to happen.
Ma2T @ Jul 20th 2009 11:27AM
I'm also waiting for the http://www.netbookreviews.net/samsung/n510/ Samsung N510 as well, It has ION, and also a HDMI output and 6-cell battery.
Exactly what I want. Great netbook, and also a portable HTPC. Just waiting for it to show up for sale.
Makavre @ Jul 20th 2009 12:10AM
very competitive pricing with what's currently in the market, ....
i guess on these models the deciding factor will be the paint finish.....
Justin @ Jul 20th 2009 12:17AM
C'mon GBeatz, let's be hopefuly.
ION! ION! ION!
Seriously, where is the first to market with it? It's going to sell like mad to anyone in the know who's waiting for a netbook. Intel can take their GMA (even 4500) and blow it out their @$$. Intel graphics are garbage, regardless of what they are.
I'm extending that to Larrabee, too, until proven otherwise.
Anyway, where the hell is ION?
sam @ Jul 20th 2009 9:32AM
I've never understood why people care about Ion. The hype is ridiculous and anyway this is a netbook not a game system, so who cares if the graphics chip is crap? it needs to be able to put pixels onto the screen and maybe copy rectangles occasionally, and that's about all.
anyhow this is at the bottom end, which probably explains why Ion isn't an option. But more significantly, they're also still using N270. I thought N280 was a drop-in replacement that uses slightly less power [not a lot in the overall scheme of things, but worth having], and I'd actually assumed it was going to replace N270 altogether, but I guess not... So are Gateway saving pennies, by cutting a few minutes out of an already-meagre battery life?
Justin @ Jul 20th 2009 3:08PM
We care about the ION because it'll mean we can buy a $500 netbook that can do light gaming, with far better performance than any "real laptop" at that price point, since most entry level laptops don't have real graphics chips either. Not to mention portability and much better battery life.
Ioden @ Jul 20th 2009 12:20AM
My last Gateway laptop cost $700, had parts worth $300, and died in a year. Why would I trust their $300 laptop when, at that rate, it would probably die in 6 months and have parts worth -$100?
Brent aka Tearitup @ Jul 20th 2009 12:36AM
You had a bad egg. I am on a 7805u FX laptop now that is made by Gateway and it has parts in it that are easily worth 1500 bucks. I only paid $900.
Gateway makes great products with great hardware at affordable prices. And no, I am not a fanboy.
Justin @ Jul 20th 2009 12:42AM
I've got to disagree, Brent.
All I've ever seen Gateway produce is trash. From their very beginning until now, it's still trash. I'll never buy a Gateway.
Neoprimal @ Jul 20th 2009 4:21AM
The Gateway of yesterday, is NOT the Gateway of today. Gateway, back when it was actually Gateway was pretty much as you've described it....almost as bad as Emachines was when that company emerged, albeit way more expensive. But Acer now owns Gateway and Emachines, and as someone who's dealing with these machines in the forefront, I can confidently say that the machines that are being produced now have much higher quality standards. Acer has revamped all the different lines and Gateway seems to be 'sexy' line while Emachines maintains it's budget roots, while Acer stays just about in the middle. But all their products now have a strong dose of quality, regardless of the brand.
Adderz @ Jul 20th 2009 12:44AM
3 cell battery? u gotta be kidding me.
6 cell batteries need to be standard, whats the point of having an ION if it lasts 5 minutes on battery? Give me a 6 cell battery first then we can talk about ION.
I like the lid and that gateway logo placement, looks quite nice. Oh and its nice to see normal colours for once.
matt @ Jul 20th 2009 8:30AM
Cells are not a measure of battery capacity.
JohnTitor @ Jul 20th 2009 12:46AM
Acer owns Gateway, this just an Aspire One rebrand
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834115574
by the way for those crying for Ion, try the other gateway netbook
http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/23/gateways-amd-packing-lt3100-netbook-unleashed/
it atleast has an ATi GPU
Level 5 @ Jul 20th 2009 4:18PM
I have to agree, the LT3100 series looks much better to me. It comes with 1366x768 res, 2GB of mem, and an AMD Athlon 64, that for my purposes at least, would outrun the Atom (even though the 64 lacks hyperthreading and is clocked to 1.2ghz). Absolutely worth the $100 extra over this netbook.
dsteve303 @ Jul 20th 2009 12:57AM
NICE POST DARREN. SAY SOMETHING TO ME, DARREN.
pika2000 @ Jul 20th 2009 1:11AM
Boring. These N270+1GB RAM+160GB HD+GMA950 specs are getting tired now.
Joe @ Jul 20th 2009 1:13AM
All I read was Gateway and netbook, and nothing else, but I'm taking a guess here.
10.2", 3 or 6 cell battery, 1.6ghz Atom processor, Wifi, Webcam, 802.11g or n, 1gb RAM, and Intel 950 graphics subsystem.
Thanks Gateway, you really filled a niche that wasn't being filled in identically by 100 or so other companies.
Ken @ Jul 20th 2009 1:42AM
I'll pony up another $100 for the AMD one.
Justin @ Jul 20th 2009 1:50AM
This is quite a disappointment, they went with a lower res screen and the same old Intel graphics set. At least the AMD option had an HD screen and slightly more respectable graphics, plus twice the ram, a bigger HDD, and a 6 cell. I don't think this netbook is quite worth $300 considering the last offering was only $100 more.
rederikus @ Jul 20th 2009 5:22AM
Netbooks need to get real with their screen resolution. 1024 x 600 is useless. Why? No-one wants 800 x 600 but 1024 x 800 is useable.
The problem is the display panel. At least this is so on my HP-MINI 1030NR, from Besy Buy. The Intel graphics chip can do all sorts of resolutions but the panel is limited to this stupid 1024 x 600.
Major4Play @ Jul 20th 2009 8:16AM
Redbadged Acer well done thats quite a news article Darren.
DssTrainer @ Jul 20th 2009 8:56AM
You gotta think, now that the Aspire One is $299 for the 6cell, 1.6Atom, 160GB, 1G ram.. There is no longer room in this world for a 3cell price point at the same price. The floor has been set already.. NEXT!
windblownmonkey @ Jul 20th 2009 9:43AM
I've played with the AMD version, and it's my favorite netbook. If I hadn't scored a dell 16 incher for 250, I would have taken the AMD version of this.