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Gateway to Supply M285 Convertible Notebook PCs With Powerful Dual Core Technology to Minnesota University for Use Campus-Wide IRVINE, Calif., June 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Gateway, Inc. the nation's third-largest PC company, today announced it has extended its contract with Winona State University (WSU) to include $6.5 million in M285 Convertible Notebook PCs and associated training, technical support and services. The one-year contract is for 4,200 notebooks to be used as part of WSU's Laptop Program, the largest tablet PC implementation for higher education in the country. Now in its seventh year, the WSU Laptop Program has put a total of 7,600 Gateway convertible notebooks in the hands of WSU students, faculty and staff. The design of the convertible notebook makes it easy for students to take notes using the digital pen or keyboard while standing or seated at a desk. It also enables students to more easily communicate with teachers and other students, wirelessly access coursework, and to store all lessons, term papers and reports on the hard drive for future reference. The convertible notebooks enable faculty to enhance the student's learning environment by sharing interactive presentations in real time and providing immediate feedback on course work, using the digital pen on the screen. Additionally, the technology enables teachers to easily respond to student questions or concerns in a timely manner. "We have a long-standing relationship with Gateway because they are committed to providing quality products and services to WSU," said Dave Greshman, vice president for Information Technology for WSU. "Every year, they work closely with us to add value to our program. They act as a partner by helping us meet our goals, keeping our best interests in mind and going beyond simply providing the hardware." "WSU offers its students a tremendous educational program by providing cutting-edge technology that enriches their academic experience," said Vin Riera, vice president of public sector, Gateway. "Not only is WSU a customer, but they are a valued partner as well. The university was instrumental in the development of the convertible notebook, and their direct feedback and collaboration has provided valuable feedback on features and functionality that would better help students, faculty and staff." Winona State University Laptop Program Winona State University boasts the largest higher-education implementation of tablet PCs in North America. WSU is committed to providing students with the knowledge and experiences needed for lifelong learning. The University believes that continued use of the laptop can enhance that experience; therefore, all students are required to participate in the Laptop Program. With a two-year exchange cycle for laptops, students always have access to the latest technology. Included in the laptop program is walk-in technical support, phone support, learning workshops, online course availability, access to network appliances and services, personal website and network storage, and access to campus printers with unlimited printing. Additionally, students are able to get a loaner laptop for extended repairs, replacement of the laptop if necessary, laptop damage control and insurance, and software updates. For more information on the laptop program, visit http://www.winona.edu/its/Laptop. Gateway M285 Convertible Notebook The unique design of the Gateway M285 Convertible Notebook enables it to be easily "converted" from notebook into tablet-mode, making it ideal for the many environments where a mouse and keyboard are not practical, such as taking notes in class. After the display has been swiveled and folded down upon the keyboard, users can write notes, draw diagrams and edit documents directly on the large 14-inch widescreen display, which provides valuable extra work space over standard format displays. The display is comfortable to use, since it's flush with the surrounding frame and closely resembles the size of a legal pad of paper. Also, writing is crisp thanks to the digital pen's Continuous Sensing Technology(TM) that improves accuracy. In addition to Tablet PC capabilities, the Gateway M285 Convertible Notebook is also a full-featured notebook PC. Intel Centrino Duo Mobile Technology complements the system's high-performance features, such as fast SATA hard drives and dual channel memory. The notebook easily connects to digital devices, digital media and peripherals via a 7-in-1 Media Card Reader, three USB 2.0 ports and one IEEE 1394 port for listening to music or watching DVDs. Plus, the convertible notebook offers standard integrated 802.11a/b/g Wi-Fi for connecting to campus and wireless hot-spots, and Bluetooth(R) connectivity for a personal cord-free connection to headsets, printers and other peripherals. Gateway Professional From value-priced servers to ultra-reliable desktops to comprehensive services, Gateway has served organizations for 20 years. Gateway makes technology purchase, use and support simple through the programs developed for education, government and business customers as well as the ProNet Partner Program that brings channel-friendly benefits to help solution providers strengthen and grow their businesses. Gateway customers include many of the world's leading organizations, such as the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency, the University of Arizona, state of California, state of New York and others. For more information on Gateway Professional solutions, visit http://www.gateway.com/business. About Gateway Since its founding in 1985, Irvine, Calif.-based Gateway (NYSE:GTW) has been a technology pioneer, offering award-winning PCs, servers and related products to consumers, businesses, government agencies and schools. Gateway is 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 are subject to change without notice or obligation and may not be available through all sales channels. The names of products or services herein mentioned are registered trademarks of their respective owners. DATASOURCE: Gateway, Inc. CONTACT: Erin Davern of Gateway, Inc., +1-949-471-7785, Web site: http://www.winona.edu/its/Laptop Web site: http://www.gateway.com/business Web site: http://www.gateway.com/

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