Gateway Plugs Phenom Into Two New Media-Friendly Desktops

Quad-core processors from AMD and a hybrid-format optical drive are among the highlights of two new desktop PCs released by Gateway on Wednesday. The Gateway GM5664 and GT5662 both feature an AMD Phenom Processor and DirectX 10 Technology, thereby enhancing the entertainment and performance capabilities of each line. A new Hybrid-SuperMulti drive in the GM5664, meanwhile, allows customers to watch both Blu-ray and HD DVD content. Both are now available through leading retailers. The entertainment-focused GM5664 is priced at $1,149.99, while the GT5662 costs $749.99.