Gateway Makes the Latest Technology and Upgrades Standard Features Across Its Entire Direct PC Line
June 29 2006 - 9:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
Dual Core Processors, Microsoft Office and Other Compelling
Features Now Come Standard With Notebook and Desktop PCs Sold
Direct From Gateway IRVINE, Calif., June 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/
-- Gateway Inc., the nation's third largest PC company, today
heightens the value of its Direct PC line by delivering impressive
technology and upgrades as standard features in all of its notebook
and desktop PCs. Starting today, Gateway(R) notebook and desktop
PCs sold directly through the phone and web come complete and ready
to use with the premium features that savvy customers and PC
enthusiasts want and need. The entire line of PCs now features: *
Intel dual-core technology in all desktops and nearly all
notebooks(1), delivering extremely fast performance. * Microsoft
Office Basic (a $139 retail value) as a standard feature, giving
customers a significant savings on a software package that nearly
everyone requires. * Assurance that the entire line is Microsoft
Windows Vista Capable. This ensures customers are making a sound
investment that they can enjoy with the next-generation operating
system. In addition, all Gateway Direct notebooks come standard
with Bluetooth wireless technology and port replicator
capabilities. Gateway's desktop lines all come standard with
digital flat panel LCD displays. Gateway is also moving forward on
its previously announced plans to open a Gateway-staffed technical
support center in the United States that will provide world-class
service to consumer and professional customers who buy direct from
the company. In the coming weeks, Gateway will disclose details
regarding the location, staffing and best practices approach to
providing industry-leading customer service. "Our
direct-to-the-customer model has allowed us to bring leading
technologies to our customers for more than 20 years," said Bart
Brown, Gateway's senior vice president, Direct. "Today, our
innovation is helping bring greater value to customers who want a
premium PC fully-equipped with all they need and want, right out of
the box. We think this straight-forward approach will resonate with
PC enthusiasts and other savvy consumers, historically strong
customer segments for Gateway." The Direct line of Gateway desktops
now starts at $799 for a richly configured PC including a digital
flat panel LCD display and Microsoft Office Basic. The Gateway
DX310S offers leading performance features including an Intel
Pentium D processor 930 with two processing cores, a fast 160GB(2)
hard drive (7200RPM) and 512MB of DDR2 memory. It also offers
impressive digital media capabilities with a 16x multi-format DVD
writer, ATI Radeon X300 based integrated graphics, 9-in-1 media
reader and brilliant 15-inch digital LCD display. Featuring the
software that most customers need, it also includes Windows XP
Media Center Edition and the Microsoft Office Basic Edition 2003
including Word, Excel and Outlook. With prices now starting at
$999, the Direct line of Gateway notebooks includes the
feature-rich NX260X. This 5.25-pound(3) notebook offers an Intel(R)
Core(TM) Duo Processor T2050, 14.1-inch WXGA TFT display and 512MB
of DDR2 667MHz memory. With ample storage and digital media
capabilities, it comes equipped with a large 80GB(2) hard drive,
combo CDRW/DVD drive and 7-in-1 media reader. It also features the
latest wireless technology including Intel(R) Centrino(R) Duo
Mobile 802.11a/b/g and Bluetooth. Like the desktop line, Gateway
notebooks come standard with Microsoft Office Basic Edition 2003.
Customers can order Gateway notebook and desktop PCs by visiting
http://www.gateway.com/ or calling 1-800-GATEWAY. Ordering direct
from Gateway lets customers personalize their PCs to meet their
needs; they can configure the processor, memory, hard drive,
optical drive, software, services, security solutions and many
other features. Unlike many PC providers, Gateway supports its
desktop and notebook PC offerings with a one-year limited warranty
for parts and labor. The company offers a wide range of extended
service and support plans(4) such as Accidental Damage Service
Plan(5), which covers parts that fail due to normal use or handling
caused by unintentional impacts, drops, falls, accidentally spilled
beverages, immersion in liquids and power surges. 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. 1. Gateway ultraportable offers low-voltage
Intel Core Solo processors to maximize mobility. 2. Accessible
capacity varies; MB = 1 million bytes; GB = 1 billion bytes. 3.
Weight varies with options. 4. Limited warranties and service
agreements apply; visit gateway.com or call 1-800-846-2000 for a
free copy. Service agreements are issued and performed by third
parties. May not be available in all locations. Phone charges may
apply for tech support. 5. Accidental Damage Plan not available in
all states. DATASOURCE: Gateway, Inc. CONTACT: Media, Lisa Emard of
Gateway, Inc., +1-949-471-7705, Web site: http://www.gateway.com/
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