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Gateway Products Make Even Tough Critics Smile This Holiday Season Hot New Gateway Digital Cameras, Thin TVs, DVD Players and PCs Applauded by Leading Publications POWAY, Calif., Dec. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Inundated with holiday shopping choices for PCs and digital gear, consumers can face some tough decisions. One way to shop smart is to learn what the critics say -- and recently they have been heaping praise on Gateway's innovative products for their value, performance and ease of use. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020930/LAM050LOGO ) A diverse assortment of leading publications -- from The Wall Street Journal to Rolling Stone and Good Housekeeping -- have singled out Gateway PCs, digital cameras, thin TVs, MP3 players, wirelessly connected DVD players and other cutting-edge products for top honors. Here's what some of the industry's most respected publications have said about Gateway products: * The Wall Street Journal reviewed the Gateway DC-T50 5MP digital camera in its Sept. 3 issue, saying, "The sleek new Gateway DC-T50 open(s) a whole new quality level of digital photography ... the shots from the Gateway [camera] were sharper, truer colors." * Rolling Stone gave the Gateway Connected DVD player four stars in its Oct. 2 issue, saying "Why connect an ordinary DVD player to your home-theater system when ... you can have one that not only plays movies superbly but also pipes all the music, photo and video files stored on your computer to your TV?"(1) * Good Housekeeping rated the ultraportable Gateway 200XL notebook PC as the "best overall" and applauded its "powerful processing and features" in its November issue. * Smart Computing magazine chose the Gateway 700XL as one of the 50 hottest PC products for the year in its December issue, describing the system as a "killer PC with features and ultimate speed that make it especially appealing for users who work with graphics and video." The reviewer stated "this system's horsepower can't be beat." * In December, Kiplinger's Personal Finance reviewed the 42-inch plasma TV and said that "Gateway has made it so thin (about four inches deep) that you can literally hang it on a wall, and the eye-popping color and clarity will make it look as though your favorite movie, high-definition-TV show or HD sporting event were happening in the next room." * In its December issue, Tech Edge named the Gateway 610 [Media Center] as the best all-in-one PC of the year. * Stuff magazine's November issue labeled the Gateway KAS-203 home theater system as the "Best All-Around" in a round-up which included the industry's top-selling home theater players. * CNET.com reviewed another top-selling Gateway home theater system this month, the Gateway KAS-303, saying "the 303's home-theater prowess wowed us." * Parade magazine included Gateway's 128MB MP3 player in two sections in its Nov. 23 Gadget Guide -- both "Small Systems, Big Sounds" and "Robert's Essential Gadgets." The review stated that "Gateway's 1.5-ounce digital music player is the simplest MP3 player to use. Plug it into a USB port and transfer up to two hours of music." * TechEdge E-zine awarded the Gateway M675 notebook this month with a coveted "5 Thumbs Up" and their Editors' Choice Award, saying "If there is any question about which notebook is 'the worlds fastest and most powerful' right now, it's the Gateway M675."(2) "Last minute shoppers can go to Gateway stores to get great deals on products that have been applauded by industry experts," said John Long, Gateway's director of consumer product marketing. "At Gateway, the knowledgeable sales people in the stores can demonstrate exactly how the products work and can help customers purchase the product that fits their needs. And because all these great products can be found in the same store, shoppers are certain to find the perfect gift -- or even something for themselves." Availability and Limited Warranty Many of the above products are available in stock at the 190 stores Gateway nationwide. They are all available now by phone, on Gateway.com or by ordering them at Gateway stores. The new products are supported by Gateway's standard limited warranties.(3) Additional service and support options are available. 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(4), and its products and services received more than 125 awards and honors last year. Visit for more information. Other product or service names mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners. 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. 1. By Steve Morgenstern From Rolling Stone, October 2, 2003 (C) Rolling Stone LLC 2003. All Rights Reserved. Reprinted by Permission. 2. Reviewed by TechEdge E-Zine (http://www.techedgeezine.com/). Reprinted by Permission. 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 states. 4. Source: Fortune magazine, March 3, 2003 issue. http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020930/LAM050LOGO http://photoarchive.ap.org/ DATASOURCE: Gateway, Inc. CONTACT: Lisa Emard of Gateway, Inc., +1-858-848-3426, Web site: http://www.techedgeezine.com/ Web site: http://gateway.com/

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