It's been
done before by the likes of
MSI and
HP, but given the
finger-friendly nature of Windows 7, we aren't shocked at all to hear that Gateway's getting in on the action. The splotchy PC maker is unveiling the One ZX lineup tonight, which will initially be comprised of the ZX6800 series and ZX4800 series. Both crews will ship with Win7, and Gateway's hoping that you'll fall in love with its custom suite of multitouch-supporting media management tools. If you're curious about specs, the ZX6810-01 will include a 23-inch multitouch LCD (1,920 x 1,080), 2.33GHz Core 2 Quad Q8200S CPU, 1GB ATI Radeon HD 4670 GPU, 8GB of DDR3 memory, an 8x slot-loading DVD burner, a 1TB HDD (or 64GB SSD), WiFi, Gigabit Ethernet, six USB 2.0 ports, an eSATA socket, bundled wireless keyboard and mouse, integrated HD webcam, a hybrid TV tuner and built-in speakers. The lower-end ZX4800-02 steps down to a 20-inch LCD (1,600 x 900), a 2.1GHz T4300 CPU, GMA X4500HD integrated graphics, 4GB of DDR2 RAM and a 750GB SATA HDD. Both lineups should be in US stores later this fall, with prices starting at $1,399.99 and $749.99, respectively.
posted Oct 7th 2009 12:01AM
Somebody needs to throw an axe bomb cause this thing looks UGLY.
How is it ugly? I think it looks fine, though the clear plastic feet loose a few style points.
For the price I guess it is acceptable, but seriously there was nearly zero effort put into designing the body of this thing. It is a basic AIO though and for the price, I guess it wouldn't kill me to purchase.
i sure hope the imac engineers take heed of this
I was thinking the same thing.
Quad core, 4 times the memory, a touch screen, discrete graphics AND a built in tuner, all for the same starting price as the iMac? That rumored refresh better come soon, and it better have a lot more to it then a mild spec bump and a new wireless keyboard.
If this were one of those lame dance movies, I'd say Cupertino just got served.
OR, you guys could just buy the Gateway...
How does Gateway make money out of these?
That's the same thing i keep wondering with every gateway computer that is out there........ how the hell do they make a profit
They need to make a 20in model with the ATI 4670, and I'd be set. An intel P line cpu wouldn't hurt either.
Knowing Gateway, you'll probably be able to upgrade the graphics card for a small fee. I mean, that's the just the standard to make configurations customizable.
I want something like that to hang it in the kitchen and to run Cozi on it. Unfortunately, the curvature of the front panel and the glossy finish preclude that.
Speaking of piano black gloss. Can we hope to finally see it go away in 2010 as a trend?
too bad gateway quality is crap
Actually, since Acer bought Gateway, I find that their quality is now much BETTER than HP's overheating, cheap plastic crap while being cheaper too. It's not just me because Gateway's quickly becoming more popular according to my friend who works at a Futureshop (canada).
That's not bad for the price. I bet my mom would love it.
Although, it could use more lens flare.
Wow something I've never seen before
/sarcasm
This is the first all-in-one that doesn't suck with integrated graphics. If you're going to have that nice 1080p monitor, might as well have a card that can run it.
Like the specs, but not the common, minimalist look that many Windows All-In-Ones have adopted. It looks too similar to the HP Touchsmart IMO, but that's to be expected. That keyboard and mouse combo detract too much from the computer's appearance, but I'm just nit-picking here. The stand is my problem; the display and bezel look fine otherwise. Needs more curves in order to garner even a hint of a flowing elegance that would make it more competitive with an iMac. I'd prefer an all-in-one that looked exactly like a monitor and nothing more, in order to conserve more space... just my preference.
I could see Natal expanding into products like these. That would make my day. Screen is large enough to be usable for something like that and other multitouch functions. Let's have it!
Not terribly bad specs for the coin. Its $100 more than a TouchSmart 25.5", but you get a better proc, twice the ram, and twice the hd space, but drop to a 23" screen.
I'd rather have an imac. They don't come with anti-virus software out of the box...
but oh wait! They don't get viruses too!
Sorry that some of you have to get these imac-lookalikes because you can't afford the real thing. I wonder how much bloatware comes pre-loaded. I'm betting those of you that like this probably sign up for the free aol trial too.
My early christmas wish: That all you peasants can get a real computer.
Nice trolling attempt.
Obvious troll is obvious
LOl...wanker
were the mandibles necessary?
looks pretty good to me... def gettin an all-in-one with touch for my next PC purchase... guess i'll have to compare the HP, Dell, and Gateway now...
looks like a kirf of HP's Touchsmart pcs
Serious question for anyone who might use this: how would you use the multi-touch on a desktop PC? I see it as a great concept for laptops/tablets where there could be a bevy of programs for people who need quick-input field use of a computer. But I can't think of any scenario where I'm likely to reach up and touch the screen on my desktop, or want anybody else to. Keyboards, mice, tablets, etc., all seem to fit the bill perfectly. I don't see a consumer demand for this (other than the novelty of it). Maybe if you needed a PC mounted on a wall, or in the kitchen -- but it seems like the HP Touchsmart never really took off or found a niche. So how does this tech make inroads into the general user population?
At least in my case, you've already answered it - a wall mount kitchen PC. Recipes, tv tuner, radio/mp3's, family message center - and if I really get it together, home automation control center. All of that for under $750? Yes please.
Many people have found uses for the HP Touchsmarts- Because you nor I have a use for a touch computer doesn't mean others won't. Touch computers that have a "touch overlay" like the Touchsmart pc make it very easy to access music, video, photos, and other commonly used applications. It also makes it easy for a child to use and learn. But above that, women love these computers. When HP first released the 500 series, the Best Buy's in South Florida could hardly keep them in stock. About 4 months after the second round of 500 series came out, sales dropped a bit however that was well after the economy tanked and SoFla began feeling it. So, someone saying that these things won't sell have no clue what they're talking about. Novelty sells!
Secondly, I'm about irritated with so many people saying the all in one desktops look like Imacs. As if the Imac was the first All in One PC. Although Apple did have the Macintosh in the 80's, Compaq had one in the mid 90's. Apple then did a redesign and added bubblegum flavors to it and branded it Imac. They're all in one computers people- there's little you can do to make them look that much different with current technology. The first Imacs used crt monitors, the second ones used LCD. The first Compaqs used crt monitors, the second ones (now from hp) use LCD. That's not copying, that's using today's technology. What sets the products apart are features. HP added Touch and a TV tuner, remote control, bluetooth, blueray, etc.
One final thought- who cares about who comes out with something first? Maybe it is good business sense to let one company spend $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ on R&D and startup manufacturing costs so that someone else can take advantage of that infrastructure to have competing products (at lower prices) aka Kodak's new printers. All laptops are manufactured by Foxxcon, Quanta, and I forget the other company in China so build quality is the same. It is features that differentiate them. Although I'm not a fan of Apple, I'm happy they were able to make ITunes work because it benefited us all. Now we have a choice of where to get music ONLINE.
Although I think many of the all in ones coming out this fall resemble the HP Touchsmart, I don't care. If i worked for HP I would be flattered. I wouldn't gripe, complain and gloat like the Mac fanboys do, I would just smile and know the product I have is good because others are making similar designs. I don't think MS fans actually despise Apple, I think they despise Apple Fan(atic)boys and their arrogant elitist, and many times hostile attitudes which turns them off the Apple products in the process.
With the eSata, does that mean you could drop in a Ceton CableCard tuner? I don't believe the Dell or HP give you that option.
Gizmodo is saying that the top end model comes with BOTH the 64GB SSD and the the 1TB hard drive, one for apps and the other for media storage. I don't know about you, but this is definitely worth the $1400 investment.
I was going to mention this. The Gateway speclist very clearly says 1TB "and" 64GB SSD.
http://www.gateway.com/systems/product/529668317.php
If this has multitouch, then why did they design the stand the traditional way? Do they expect people to hold their arms up all day? It's the wrong form factor if they meant multitouch as a serious feature.
Good point. Let me offer, however, an alternative to this being the end of the world for this product. 3rd party companies make a killing with accessories for your favorite laptop / desktop / etc. Be it Neons, super quiet fans, a USB Hub built into a stand... (you get the idea). This design is minimalistic, which should make it easy to either fabricate my own design for putting a 45 degree sitting angle tilt on it (be it modifying the computer, adding a catch style notch into the wood of my beautiful office desk, or (and this is the ringer) Paying 29.99 at best buy / walmart / newegg etc for a 3rd party peripheral stand that offers multiple angles. Is this a good idea? yes/no?
Windows PC's do not have antivirus in them because there are THOUSANDS of 3rd party COMPANIES with huge money that do not want M$ to put them out of business. Also its a scratch my back, ill scratch yours kind of thing, where consumers are enticed to spend more money for protection. There are alot of people out there that would still pay a 3rd party company to provide the "checks and balances" even if microsoft came preinstalled with antivirus, antispyware, antimalware and it updated itself through windows update. People like to have protection, and you know microsoft isnt going to pay you back for hours of work lost because a virus slipped through its update service (but McAfee / Symantec business class AV solutions do)
Who says I have to hold my arms up all day? Do you see iPhone users holding their arms up all day? I certainly don't... What I do see is people using touch-based gestures to accomplish simple things like panning and zooming on a web page or digital photo.
Such a device is rather practical for my household, particularly in a place like my kitchen or family room. My children can quickly and easily access pictures, music, and notes from Mom and Dad. Multitouch is brilliant. If Gateway can bring this device at this price then I'm totally game.
If you don't like multitouch, don't use it - the unit comes with a mouse too.
This is a good deal, and they include multitouch as a bonus. I like touch, and just wish companies would put out reasonable separate multitouch displays, not just the integrated ones with the AIOs.
Now, why they went with a Core 2 Quad rather than an i7 is a different matter. Maybe they're getting rid of old stock.
Agree with Michael. Must be getting rid of old stock. The new i7 chip is more efficient, but last time i checked, the good ones were pretty backordered as far as ordering bulk. onesies and twosies from newegg are no prob tho.
dang!!! I'm gonna get one