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Announced: Gateway E-100Mb

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Although there has been no formal announcement, Gateway has not only jumped back into the ultraportable game, but they are doing it with a new CPU and, as of today, they are taking orders for it. The Gateway E-100Mb is a very lightweight notebook that is using a new Ultra Low Voltage (ULV) Intel Core Solo CPU, the U1300 (1.06GHz), that no other manufacturer is currently using, and which Intel hasn’t mentioned before. While not as fast as other CPUs in the Intel Centrino/Core lineup, it promises a much longer battery life. This new notebook is geared towards consumers, and starts at around $1700, and has a 12.1-inch widescreen display.

Intel Pushing for Super 3G

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CNET Asia is reporting that Intel is working with the GSM Assocation to “ help hardware makers include mobile SIM card readers and 3G connectivity in new PCs. ” This would benefit those wanting better connection speeds when WiFi is unavailable.

Apple Upgrades MacBook Pro for Free

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Apple upgraded their MacBook Pro, even before it shipped. The low-end version now ships with a 1.83GHz Intel Core Duo, while the high-end ships with a 2.0GHz Intel Core Duo, with an option to upgrade to 2.16GHz. While not an ultraportable, it’s a good sign of things to come when Apple does ship their first ultraportable Intel-based Macs.