Gateway 610S Media Center PC (2.4GHz Pentium 4, 256MB RAM, 80 GB Hard Drive, DVD/CD Combo Drive)

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• Shipping Weight: 39 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0001HKIMC
• Item model number: 1007792/2900209
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #5,663 in Computers & PC Hardware (See Bestsellers in Computers & PC Hardware)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: February 9, 2004

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description
Gateway's new Media Center desktop computers are as unique as they are convenient and functional. Equipped with a big, wide LCD screen just perfect for multimedia buffs, each Media Center PC also features such welcome amenities as Intel Hyper-Threading processing, numerous high-end audio/video/data connections, and a visually distinctive, fully portable all-in-one tower-less design. This model, the Gateway 610S, is the most economical member of the Media Center series, and as such offers reduced power and capability than its two higher-priced compatriots.

Outfitted with a reasonably fast 2.4 GHz Intel Pentium 4 processor with Hyper-Threading technology (Hyper-Threading allows a single CPU system to behave in some aspects like a dual-CPU system -- thereby boosting performance during key high-drain procedures such as multitasking), the Gateway 610S features enough raw power for most any standard home, home office or business environment. Gateway has elected to keep the main memory to a minimum with this machine (just 256 MB DDR SDRAM), thus compelling those who push the unit with the latest and greatest software to upgrade to 512 or 1024 MB. Serious gamers and 3-D artists may also want to upgrade the system's 3-D video controller, an Intel Extreme Graphics chipset with 64 MB shared (not dedicated) memory, though most users should find it quite adequate.

To help you manage your data, the Gateway 610S features a fast 7200 RPM 80 GB hard disk, a DVD/CD-RW optical drive through which you can burn and record audio CDs and play the latest Hollywood DVD blockbusters, and a handy 7-in-1 card media card reader for reading memory cards from high-tech gadgets such as digital cameras, PDAs and the like. In its stock form, the system does not support DVD burning.

To ensure fast interaction with peripherals such as digital camcorders, scanners and external drives, the system features a total of five high-speed USB 2.0 ports (including one mounted on the front) and an IEEE 1394 FireWire connector. Gateway has also enclosed a 5.1 line-out jack for five-speaker surround sound, a high-quality S/PDIF digital audio output, a composite A/V in, S-Video ins and outs, and an Intel 10/100 Ethernet adapter for fast network and Internet access.

The system's unique design offers several distinct advantages, not the least of which is a noticeable lack of external wiring. In fact, its large 17-inch widescreen display screen sports no wires at all, sitting instead atop a stylish integrated pedestal. Gateway has also included a wireless optical mouse, wireless keyboard, convenient wireless remote control, and built-in stereo speakers with subwoofer. Pre-installed software includes Microsoft's Windows XP Media Center 2004 operating system, which offers such perks as integrated widescreen monitor support, an FM tuner, and one month free access to the Napster music download site.

More About Microsoft Windows XP Media Center

What sets this PC apart is that it is powered by Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004, which offers the features, reliability, and power of Windows XP Professional, plus advanced digital entertainment capabilities. The Media Center interface offers you more types of entertainment to enjoy: TV, Personal Video Recording (PVR), Movies, Music, Photos, Videos, Radio, and DVD. Use the remote control to enjoy from anywhere in your room.

TV & Movies
Watch TV when and how you want, and never miss a moment of your favorite programs. Pause and rewind live TV. Record a TV episode, series, or category. Automatically record a personalized selection of TV programs using Keyword Record. Media Center downloads the latest program listings for you and even wakes up from power-saving standby mode to record programs, so you can watch shows on your schedule.
	Photos & Video
	Easily edit your digital pictures and digital videos, and then launch a dynamic slideshow complete with animated transitions and your favorite soundtrack. While viewing a picture, zoom in to see more detail. You can rotate, correct red-eye, and print your pictures using the remote. Play slide-shows straight from digital storage devices.
Music & Radio
All your music is stored in one digital jukebox and using the remote, shuffle your entire music collection according to artist or genre or listen to your tunes through playlists that learn what you like. Tune in FM stations and pause live radio. Full-screen visualizations pulse to the beat of the music. Cool on-screen effects show music information, such as track title, track time, and artist.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars In All Fairness, October 20, 2004

By	C. A. Luster "The Rook" (Burke, VA USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

Rating a company badly because of damaged shipping is a bit one sided. I am sorry for your experience, and puzzled. I have bought Gateway equipment for ten years and I have never, I repeat NEVER, had to pay shipping to return damaged or defective equipment. Now unless they have drastically changed their policy for you I suggest you dig a little deeper or contact the president of the company. Since when has new replacements not been shipped out and a RA sticker not been given to return the defective equipment without charge?

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A very good all-in-one Media Center PC, December 31, 2004

By	DVUser "DVUser" (Pacific Northwest) - See all my reviews

I have been using the 610S for almost a year now and found it to be a very reliable and easy-to-use machine. Very well designed and now upgraded to Media Center Edition 2004 (it came with Media Center 2002)

1 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars GATEWAY 610S Media Center PC, October 14, 2004

By	Sylvia B. Taylor "Atnang Buchheim" (EL PASO, TX USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I was very excited when this product was delivered several days ago. I unpacked it and admittedly, I saw it as a beautiful looking machine. The wireless features, i.e., keyboard and mouse worked seamlessly. However, imagine my surprise when, on the same day I received it, the unit turned out to be broken. The 610S is a single piece of equipment, with the monitor and CPU as one unit. The monitor's neck was angled in a downward trajectory, and I was unable to tilt the monitor upwards so I could view it in a normal configuration. I immediately called Gateway Customer Service. The technicians were very nice, polite, and helpful, but to make a long story short ... adding insult to injury ... I was told I had to pay almost $87.00 for round trip delivery + insurance. This is not the same experience I've had with Gateway competitors. Another manufacturer included S&H as part of the one-year warranty. So, after two days of ownership, I suffered a broken monitor, more expense and probably about a month I'll be without a computer. Sometimes I feel as if I'm being nickle'd and dime'd to the poorhouse.

To be fair, it could also be Amazon.com's or UPS's fault, as a result of shipping and handling. Either way, I'm out more money, the hassle of repacking, having to stay home from work waiting for UPS pickup (which also costs me money in terms of time off), and generally being very angry about the whole experience. This, all through no fault of my own.