Gateway FMC-901x,,, HTPC-AudioCircle approved?

scottpretti · « **Reply #20 on:** 21 Apr 2004, 07:41 pm »

One advantage going with the gateway machine is the ability to view WM9 HD dvds at 720P or 1080P. The Cassini with its slower processor will not be able to handle WM9 High Def. I did not look the upgrade costs of the Cassini to run WM9. If your display can handle 720P you really need to take a look at some of the WM9 discs

satfrat · « **Reply #21 on:** 22 Apr 2004, 04:11 am »

One disadvantage going with the Gateway is they can't be had!

Evidently, the FMC-901x is currently unavailable.

A system problem maybe? Or just flat out SOLD OUT? Oh well, I wasn't ready to spend yet anywho. I'm looking at Cellar Cinemas HTPC-645 right now,,,, expensive but fully upgradable AND supported by Cellar Cinemas. You can't put a price on service after the sale.

Regards, Robin

lonewolfny42 · « **Reply #22 on:** 22 Apr 2004, 04:24 am »

Will Gateway make it...Dell is running rings around it... http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2004/04/02/tech/main609995.shtml . Robin, you never can tell ???

pjchappy · « **Reply #23 on:** 22 Apr 2004, 04:30 am »

I did a small research project on Dell v. Gateway in an MBA class about 9 months ago. At that time, Gateway had $1 billion of cash on hand.

Their stores have ALWAYS been a failure. They should have closed all of them during the first round of their store closings about 5 years ago (not sure exactly when). The money is in factory direct. The brick and mortar stores were a costly mistake on Gateway's part. BUT, as of 9 months ago, they were doing well outside of that. Their plasmas have been selling VERY well and have been a BIG money maker for them.

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