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Gateway Caps Year of Innovation in Consumer Electronics and Business Products With Even More Cool Gear CEO Waitt Unveils 14 Cutting-Edge Digital Devices for Consumers and Businesses; Debuts Remodeled Gateway Stores NEW YORK, Nov. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Just over a year ago Gateway, Inc. kicked off a revolution in consumer electronics by introducing its 42-inch plasma TV at the unprecedented price of $2,999. After introducing dozens of new Gateway-branded products in the last year, Gateway today unveiled 14 additional cutting-edge products for consumers and businesses at its Union Square store here which -- along with the network of Gateway(R) stores nationwide -- has been completely remodeled to embody digital convergence at home and work. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020930/LAM050LOGO ) Gateway Chairman and CEO Ted Waitt today unveiled nine exciting consumer electronics products: * Gateway's first portable MP3 jukebox -- the Gateway(TM) DMP-X20 -- that's small enough to fit in a pocket yet holds an entire music collection, with a high-capacity 20GB(1) hard drive ($299)(2). * Gateway(TM) DVD recorder, which brings DVD recording from the PC to the living room, providing a superior alternative to the VCR ($349) (2). * Gateway(TM) DC-T23 2-megapixel and Gateway DC-M42 4.1-megapixel digital cameras that bring even more features and value to Gateway's industry-acclaimed digital camera line ($129 and $249, respectively)(2). * Gateway(TM) 23- and 26-inch LCD TVs, which complete Gateway's digital TV lineup with 12 models ranging from 13 to 56 inches ($1,499 and $2,299, respectively). * Gateway(R) 901 Family Room Media Center, which delivers all the functionality of a Media Center PC in an exciting design that's optimized for the living room or family room with the styling and footprint of a standard stereo component (pricing TBA). * Gateway Power Line networking system, which utilizes existing power lines in the home or office to network PCs with ease ($49.99)(2) and affordable 802.11g USB adapter, which delivers high-speed wireless networking without the need for extra cards ($59.99) (2). Waitt also introduced three innovative PCs for home and office: * Gateway M675 notebook PC -- a high-performance mobile workstation with 17-inch widescreen and built-in numeric keypad for number crunching (starting at $1,999)(2). * Gateway M505 multimedia notebook PC with built-in subwoofer and one- touch audio/video keys (starting at $1,599)(2). * Gateway M275 convertible tablet PC ($1,799)(2), which combines the best of a notebook and tablet with a built-in optical drive and one of the largest screen sizes available in a tablet today. The company also debuted two additions to its recently expanded data storage product line, which will be officially launched at Comdex next week: * Gateway Network Attached Storage (NAS) appliance for businesses -- Gateway's first NAS product and an ideal file-serving and storage solution for growing businesses. * Gateway Serial ATA JBOD storage device -- the first product of its kind, which will sell for about a quarter of the price of a comparable SCSI JBOD with similar performance, capacity (2TB) and reliability. Editors Note: Please refer to separate news releases on new Gateway products that are available for sale today. Waitt also unveiled the newly remodeled Union Square Gateway store. Nearly all of the 190 Gateway stores have been remodeled during the summer and fall, and offer visitors an engaging immersion into the digital lifestyle along with a one-of-a-kind buying experience and knowledgeable, friendly salespeople. Businesses, too, have a local technology resource in the Gateway stores, which showcase the convergence of front- and back-office solutions, ranging from conference room projectors and digital displays to rack-mount storage devices. Waitt also spotlighted Gateway's new solutions bundles that make it easy for customers to get everything they need for a specific activity in a single, value-priced package. For instance, a new digital photography bundle includes a Gateway 310S desktop PC, Gateway's Digital Photo Creator Kit, a Gateway T20 2-megapixel digital camera, Gateway's Survive & Thrive(TM) digital photography learning course, an Epson Stylus C84 printer, a 6-ft printer cable, and Epson 4x6" photo paper, all for just $899.99(2). Similarly complete solutions are now available for digital music, digital video and home networking. "Gateway has made a sweeping transformation from a traditional PC company into a branded integrator of digital products and services," said Waitt. "For consumers, we've become a leading source for cool digital electronics that deliver unparalleled value. Businesses now have in Gateway another top-tier provider for not only their core IT needs, but also customized AV solutions for their customer-facing operations, along with legendary Gateway service that sets us apart from the giant IT companies." Remodeled Gateway Stores Put It All Together Anyone who's gotten lost inside a vast electronics warehouse -- or walked out of a high-end specialty store after seeing the prices -- will appreciate Gateway's remodeled retail stores across the nation (see http://www.gateway.com/store/index.shtml for locations). The new Gateway stores feature knowledgeable, friendly salespeople who help customers make PC and CE technology work together seamlessly to meet their specific requirements. Consumers and businesses can try products out for themselves in a networked setting, seeing firsthand not only how products work, but how they work together. A central feature of each Gateway store now is "the hearth" -- a living room within the store where consumers can experience TVs and other products in a home setting. The stores also feature focus areas for business, creativity, connectivity, learning and other activity-focused sections. The new store design is sleek and contemporary, but also warm and inviting with natural wood and earth tones. Customers can relax and enjoy new technologies, while getting to know Gateway experts and how they can help meet their needs. 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, its range of Gateway-branded products is expanding to include thin TVs, digital cameras, 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(3), and its products and services received more than 125 awards and honors last year. Visit http://www.gateway.com/ for more information. (1) Hard drive accessible capacity varies; GB = 1 billion bytes. (2) 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. (3) Source: Fortune magazine, March 3, 2003 issue http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020930/LAM050LOGO http://photoarchive.ap.org/ DATASOURCE: Gateway CONTACT: Media, Brad Williams, +1-858-232-7319, , or Lisa Emard, Gateway Consumer, +1-714-264-2148, , or Ted Ladd, Gateway Professional, +1-619-339-1520, , all of Gateway Web site: http://www.gateway.com/

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