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New Gateway Bundles Make Four Hot Digital Hobbies Simpler, More Affordable NEW YORK, Nov. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Gateway today delivers a great value to computer buyers with four new PC bundles that give them a specially tailored combination of products needed to take on a new digital interest. The new PC bundles cover the four hottest areas of home computing: digital photography, music, video and wireless home entertainment. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020930/LAM050LOGO ) The four new PC bundles were unveiled today at the Gateway(R) store in New York City, where chairman and CEO Ted Waitt revealed the company's dramatic retail transformation and unveiled 14 new products for businesses and consumers. Waitt also showed how shoppers can try out the bundles in the stores, at their own pace. "Home computer users are savvier than ever -- and since they know exactly why they are buying their next PC, they want to get everything they need up front and save money too," said John Engel, senior vice president and general manager, PC products group, Gateway, Inc. "Our bundles are great for someone just getting started, or for a family that needs a second PC for their digital media interest. And these PCs include the latest hardware and software, so they are also ideal for everyday computing, such as tracking home finances, doing homework, and staying connected via email." These four new offerings add to Gateway's existing line of PC bundles, which already includes solutions for first-time PC buyers and gamers. And while the new bundles include the PC, accessories, software and other tools needed to take on a new digital hobby, Gateway lets customers substitute select items in the bundles to further tailor their purchase to fit their needs. * The "I Love Photography" Bundle: This bundle includes everything needed for a digital photography beginner. It includes the Gateway(R) 310S PC, Gateway(TM) DC-T20 2MP compact digital camera, Epson(R) Stylus(R) C84 photo printer, Digital Photo Creator Kit and 100 sheets of Epson 4x6 photo paper. * To help home users learn about digital photography, this bundle comes with Gateway's Survive&Thrive(TM) "Create and Share Digital Photos" instructor-led learning course.(5) The "I Love Photography" Bundle is priced at $899.99,(1) a $234 savings over the cost of items purchased separately, after two mail-in rebates totaling $70 from Epson on the Epson Stylus C84 printer. (2) * The "Music To My Ears" Bundle: This bundle makes it easy for anyone to enjoy digital music. It comes with the Gateway 310S PC, the new Gateway(TM) DMP-210 128MB(6) MP3 Digital Music player with FM tuner, Gateway 2.1 PC speakers, and CD Creator bundle that includes the tools to manage digital music and make music CDs. This bundle comes with Gateway's Survive&Thrive "You're Lifestyle Guide to Digital Music" instructor-led learning course.(5) The "Music To My Ears" bundle is priced at $849.99, (1) a $127 savings over the cost of items purchased separately. * The "I'm My Own Moviemaker" Bundle: This bundle gives home computer users the tools to start making their own DVDs and turn their home movies into classics. It includes the Gateway(R) 510XL PC as well as the Gateway Movie Creator VCD/DVD package that combines the software, media and tools needed to transfer, edit and store digital video. This bundle comes with Gateway's Survive&Thrive "Capture, Create and Share Digital Movies" instructor-led learning course.(5) The "I'm My Own Moviemaker" bundle is priced at $1,599.99, (1) a $159 savings compared to the cost of items purchased separately. * The "Everything Connects In My Home" Bundle: Home entertainment takes on new meaning with this bundle, which lets home computer users wirelessly connect their Gateway PC and DVD player to share movies, photos and music stored on the PC in the comfort of the living room. It includes the Gateway 510S Media Center PC, which combines PC, TV, DVD player, MP3 player, FM radio and stereo system functionality into one system, using Microsoft's(R) Windows(R) XP Media Center Edition 2004. It also features the Gateway(TM) Connected DVD player, which can play content from the Media Center PC in the family living room, as well as Gateway(R) 802.11b wireless router and Epson Stylus CX3200 all-in-one printer. The "Everything Connects In My Home" bundle is priced at $1,599.99,(1) an $85 savings compared to the cost of items purchased separately, after two mail-in rebates totaling $80 from Epson on the Epson Stylus CX3200 printer.(2) Each of the above four new PC bundles are all available immediately online, by phone and by going to one of the 190 Gateway(R) stores nationwide. They are each supported by Gateway's standard limited warranty plans.(3) Additional innovative packages that provide a complete solution for a digital interest will be available from Gateway in the coming weeks. About Gateway Since its founding in 1985, Gateway (NYSE:GTW) has been a technology and direct-marketing pioneer, using its call centers, web site and retail network to build direct customer relationships. As it transforms itself from a leading PC company into a branded integrator of personalized technology solutions, the company's line of Gateway-branded products is expanding to include thin TVs, digital cameras, digital TVs, DLP projectors, tablet PCs and enterprise products, all of which are designed to work seamlessly together with the company's award-winning line of PCs. Gateway is America's second most admired computer company, according to Fortune magazine(4), and its products and services received more than 125 awards and honors last year. Visit http://www.gateway.com/ for more information. Other product or service names mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners. (1) 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. (2) For more information about rebate offer, log onto http://www.gateway.com/products/gca/rebates.asp?seg=hm. (3) 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. (4) Source: Fortune magazine, March 3, 2003 issue. (5) Instructor-led courses subject to availability. Course material purchase and Internet access required. In-store training: Courses subject to change, may vary by location and are not offered as vocational or job training. Club memberships non-transferable. Refunds not allowed for upgrades. All training: Gateway training is not offered as vocational or job training. (6) Hard drive accessible capacity varies; GB = 1 billion bytes. http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020930/LAM050LOGO http://photoarchive.ap.org/ DATASOURCE: Gateway CONTACT: Media, Lisa Emard, +1-858-848-3426, Web site: http://www.gateway.com/

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