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Full-featured Notebook Delivers Ultimate Mobility With a 12-Inch Widescreen Display, Long Battery Life in a Three Pound, One-Inch-Thin, Highly-Durable Design IRVINE, Calif., April 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Today Gateway announced that its new Gateway(R) E-100M UltraPortable Notebook PC is available now for purchase direct from the company with Intel(R) Centrino(R) Mobile Technology and Intel(R) Core(R) Solo Ultra Low Voltage processors. The Gateway E-100M delivers the ultimate in mobile computing -- long battery life, a vibrant widescreen display, the latest processors and wireless connectivity -- all in a thin and lightweight design that delivers excellent performance for road warriors, executives and other mobile professionals. The new ultraportable delivers the optimum balance of portability and performance in a sophisticated design. The sleek notebook weighs approximately three pounds(1) and is less than one inch thin(2), yet boasts a stunning 12.1-inch widescreen display and a large keyboard that is comfortable to use. Unlike many ultraportable notebooks that sacrifice quality, reliability or performance, the Gateway E-100M was designed to deliver this sought-after combination of features in a thin, sleek form factor. The notebook is ideal for work on the go. The Gateway E-100M offers a range of battery options that deliver long battery life; the new ultraportable provides up to 2.75 hours with the standard (3-cell) battery, up to 5.5 hours with the extended (6-cell) battery and more than eight hours with the high-capacity (9-cell) battery(3). The system's Wi-Fi and Bluetooth wireless technologies provide connections to wireless networks and peripheral devices. "The new Gateway E-100M delivers the ideal blend of mobility and performance," said William Diehl, vice president, product management. "The new Intel Core Solo Ultra Low Voltage processors complement the system's advanced capabilities, such as its extended battery life and wireless connectivity. With the Gateway E-100M, customers get all the performance features they need in a sleek and lightweight, yet very durable, form factor." One of the industry's most customizable ultraportables, the Gateway E-100M meets the needs of a range of business, education and government customers. The new Gateway E-100M UltraPortable Notebook is available for order now at Gateway.com or at 1-800-GATEWAY. Eye-Catching Design Enhances Style, Usability, Durability All aspects of the notebook's new industrial design -- from its distinctive look to its high-quality durable materials -- enhance the product's thin and sleek size while conveying its status as a premiere mobile product. The high-impact black magnesium casing is elegant and ultra-thin, and also boosts the notebook's reliable and durable design. The black anodized brushed aluminum keyboard bezel adds a striking dimension to the look and feel of the notebook. In addition to being eye-catching, the Gateway E-100M is ergonomically optimized. The lightweight system weighs only 3.15 pounds(1) and is less than one inch thin(2). As a result, it's easy to transport, plus it easily fits in book bags and briefcases. Its thin and widescreen form factor houses a very comfortable, usable keyboard. The high-quality industrial design is evident throughout the system, even down to the soft touch palm rest. The Latest Technology Makes it a Full-Featured Notebook Even though it's petite, the new E-100M is packed with the latest in premium technology, so it provides full power and performance for mobile computing. It features Intel Centrino Mobile Technology with support for the latest Intel Core Solo Ultra Low Voltage Processors. In addition, the new Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 supports Microsoft DirectX 9.0. The notebook's 12.1-inch WXGA widescreen TFT Active Matrix Display vibrantly showcases applications and digital media (1280x800 maximum resolution), and is available in standard and Ultrabright versions. Customers can choose from a number of SATA 5400RPM hard drives and can add an optional external multi-format double-layer DVD burner to the new notebook. Connecting to consumer electronics devices like digital cameras is easy with the notebook's two USB 2.0 ports, one IEEE 1394 port and 6-in-1 Media Card Reader. The Gateway E-100M comes standard with Microsoft Windows(R) XP Professional Edition and meets or exceeds Microsoft's Windows Vista Planning Guidelines. The ideal form factor to take on the go, the Gateway E-100M comes with integrated 802.11 a/b/g Wi-Fi, so businesspeople can use it for all-day untethered computing. Optional integrated Bluetooth allows the new Gateway UltraPortable Notebook to be connected to wireless headsets, printers and other devices for more convenient cord-free usage. The Gateway E-100M also has integrated Intel 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet and an integrated V.92 56K modem. Managed Life Cycle and Flexibility Boosts Investment Protection The Gateway E-100M joins the company's award-winning E-Series line of professional notebooks offering significant advantages in networked, IT-managed environments. E-Series notebooks protect customers' investments by ensuring long managed product lifecycles for platform hardware and image stability. The Gateway E-100M shares accessories with other Gateway notebooks. For example, the E-100M utilizes the same AC adapter as the rest of the Gateway line, so businesses can stock a single AC adapter in areas such as conference rooms. In addition, the Gateway E-100M supports an optional port replicator for comfortable docking in the office, unlike many ultraportable notebooks. Configuration and Pricing Gateway's new E-100M can be configured to order, so professional customers have the ability to customize their PC's features. This flexibility ensures that organizations can standardize on a single platform to reduce costs while still meeting a variety of needs. The base configuration of the Gateway E-100M follows: Gateway E-100M, priced at $1,399.00 * Intel Centrino Mobile Technology with Intel Core Solo Ultra Low Voltage U1300 processor * 512MB 533MHz DDR2 SDRAM * 40GB SATA 5400RPM hard disk drive(4), upgradeable to 60GB, 80GB or 100GB * 6-in-1 media card reader and USB port * Standard 3-cell battery * Integrated Intel Centrino 802.11a/b/g WiFi * 3 year limited warranty(7) Integrated Bluetooth can be added to the E-100M for $50. The external multi-format DVD-R/RW drive can be added for $199.99. Model Optimized for Home Customers and Students The Gateway NX100X UltraPortable Notebook is the same sleek platform optimized for home, home office and small business customers. It will be available for order by small business customers beginning April 27 and by home and home office customers beginning May 11. The Gateway NX100X will come well-configured at $1,399.99 with an external multi-format DVD-R/RW drive and Microsoft Windows(R) XP Home Edition. Comprehensive Security Solutions via GatewayShield Gateway's new E-100M and NX100X UltraPortable Notebooks are offered with GatewayShield, a comprehensive security solution that combines Internet, data and hardware protection(8). The Gateway notebooks both include the option for advanced technology that tracks the system if lost or stolen; the Gateway E-100M features Absolute Software's Computrace(R) Complete in the firmware for professional customers, while the NX100X for home, home office and small business customers uses Absolute Software's Lojack for Laptops computer tracking software(5). Additionally, the E-100M for business and professional customers is TPM 1.2 hardware ready, providing compatibility for data protection through encryption, user authentication and comprehensive password management. Gateway helps customers protect the data on their notebooks from online attacks. The Gateway E-100M comes with a 90-day complimentary subscription of Symantec Client Security(9), which proactively and comprehensively protects their systems from security risks and network intrusions such as spyware, unauthorized network access and mass mailer attacks. The Gateway NX100X is pre-installed with a 90-day trial of McAfee Internet Security Suite(TM) (Anti-Virus, Anti-Spam, Anti-Spyware, Firewall and Parental Control)(9). It also comes with a complimentary pro-active upgrade tool called BigFix(R), which identifies and sends messages offering updates and general PC maintenance, further keeping the PC up-to-date and free from Internet or cyber-based attacks(6). Service and Support Programs The new Gateway E-100M and NX100X UltraPortable Notebook PCs are supported by the company's standard limited warranty options(7). Additional service and support options are available. Gateway's commitment to quality and reliability is evident in its award-winning line of PCs as well as in its exceptional service and support programs. The company's extensive online support center helps customers maximize their PC investment; it gives them easy access to customer support representatives and information on important issues such as warranties, technical issues and upgrading. For more information on Gateway products, customers can visit http://www.gateway.com/ or call (800) 846-2000. About Gateway Since its founding in 1985, Irvine, Calif.-based Gateway (NYSE:GTW) has been a technology pioneer, offering award-winning PCs and related products to consumers, businesses, government agencies and schools. After acquiring eMachines in early 2004, 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. All offers subject to change without notice or obligation and may not be available through all sales channels. Prices exclude shipping and handling. Applicable taxes extra. Gateway Terms and Conditions of Sale apply. Intel and Centrino are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. Other product or service names mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners. 1. Weight varies with options. 2. Thickness varies across product. Gateway quotes measurements from the thinnest point. See http://www.gateway.com/ for complete product specs. 3. Battery life varies depending upon use and configuration. 9-cell battery to be available in Q2. 4. Accessible capacity varies; MB = 1 million bytes; GB = 1 billion bytes. 5. Services offered by Absolute Software Corp. and not Gateway. Terms and conditions may apply. Log onto http://www.absolute.com/PDF/EULA.pdf for complete details. 6. Internet connection required. 7. Limited warranties and service agreements apply; visit gateway.com or call 1-800-846-2000 for a free copy. May not be available in all locations. Phone charges may apply for tech support. 8. Internet connection required. Additional subscription charges may apply. Please see http://www.gateway.com/programs/gwshield for terms and conditions. 9. 90 days of complimentary updates included. Internet connection required. DATASOURCE: Gateway, Inc. CONTACT: Lisa Emard of Gateway, Inc., +1-949-471-7705, Web site: http://www.absolute.com/PDF/EULA.pdf Web site: http://www.gateway.com/programs/gwshield Web site: http://www.gateway.com/

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