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LONDON, Sept. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Gateway, Inc. announced today the availability of its eMachines brand of desktop PCs in 138 Staples stores throughout the United Kingdom. Just in time for the back to school buying season, Staples, a world leader in office products, will initially offer two eMachines desktop computers and an eMachines 17-inch LCD display. The eMachines(R) E3010 and the eMachines E4020 desktop PCs offer the latest features at prices as low as 270 British pounds, which budget-conscious shoppers will appreciate. (Refer to Gateway news release issued today, "New eMachines Desktop PCs Boost Value and Performance to Consumers in the United Kingdom.") The thin and light eMachines 17-inch LCD display (E17T4) increases the enjoyment of digital hobbies. "Staples, one of the world's fastest growing retailers, is renowned for providing everything an office requires at significant cost-savings," said Ed Fisher, Gateway's senior vice president - international. "We're excited that our eMachines desktop PCs will be available to Staples customers throughout the United Kingdom and we look forward to expanding the relationship." "eMachines has a value proposition that translates into real benefits for our customers -- it's a brand they can trust to provide great products with outstanding service," said Andrew Gabriel, Staples UK commercial director. "Our goal at Staples is to offer our customers the products they need at the UK's lowest possible prices. The eMachines brand helps us deliver on that promise." The eMachines brand has been available in the United Kingdom since 2000. Gateway also sells the eMachines brand in Japan, Mexico and North America. About Gateway Since its founding in 1985, Irvine, Calif.-based Gateway (NYSE:GTW) has been offering award-winning PCs and related products to consumers, businesses, government agencies and schools with highest quality and service and best overall value. Gateway is now the third largest PC company in the U.S. and among the top ten worldwide. The company's value-based eMachines brand is sold exclusively by leading retailers worldwide, while the premium Gateway line is available at major retailers, over the web and phone, and through its direct and indirect sales force. See http://www.gateway.com/ for more information. About Staples Staples, Inc. invented the office superstore concept in 1986 and today is the world's largest office products company. With 65,000 talented associates, the company is committed to making it easy to buy a wide range of office products, including supplies, technology, furniture, and business services. With 2004 sales of $14.4 billion, Staples serves consumers and businesses ranging from home-based businesses to Fortune 500 companies in 21 countries throughout North and South America, Europe and Asia. Headquartered outside of Boston, Staples operates approximately 1,695 office superstores and also serves its customers through mail order catalogue, e-commerce and contract businesses. DATASOURCE: Gateway, Inc. CONTACT: Christina Erskine of Bastion PR, +020 7490 1323, for Gateway, Inc. Web site: http://www.gateway.com/ Company News On-Call: http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/144245.html

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