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Tech Critics Praise Gateway's New Portable PCs 'Powerhouse' and 'Best Overall' Are Some of Their Choice Words For Gateway's Notebook Lineup POWAY, Calif., Feb. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- As notebook PCs continue to replace desktop machines for a variety of consumers and business users, Gateway's current notebook lineup has been singled out for praise by some of the industry's most demanding critics. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020930/LAM050LOGO) That should come as no surprise. Gateway notebooks are more feature-packed and diverse than ever -- while still offering the incredible value and legendary performance people expect from Gateway. Recent awards and praise include: Gateway M675 -- A True Desktop Replacement for Power Users * TechEdge E-zine awarded the Gateway M675 notebook in December with a coveted Editors' Choice Award and "5 Thumbs Up," saying, "If there is any question about which notebook is 'the world's fastest and most powerful' right now, it's the Gateway M675." * The December/January issue of Tech Edge magazine applauded the Gateway M675XL with an Editors' Choice award, noting that the "powerhouse notebook keeps up with the best of the desktops." * In the January issue of Money magazine, the Gateway M675XL is labeled "easily as powerful as any desktop you'll find." Gateway 200 -- Outstanding Performance in a Thin and Light Package * Good Housekeeping rated the ultraportable Gateway 200XL notebook PC as the "best overall" and applauded its "powerful processing and features" in its November 2003 issue. * Laptop designated the Gateway 200XL as an Editors' Top Pick in the "Ultimate Laptop Buyer's Guide" article, which appeared in January. * The Gateway 200 was given an Editors' Choice for the Top 25 ultraportable notebooks according to the December issue of Computer Shopper. * In December 2003, Designtechnica.com published its 2003 Gift Guide and named the Gateway 200XL their favorite notebook of the year. The reviewer writes, "with its sleek stylish design, large keyboard and powerful computing, you will want to take this system with you wherever you go." Gateway M305 -- Best Value for Lightweight Computing * Computer Shopper reviewed the Gateway M305X in its January issue, commending the notebook for its low price, long battery life and the six-in-one card reader. The editor calls the system is a "solid mainstream notebook for tight budgets." Gateway M275 -- Innovative Combination of a Notebook and Tablet PC * In December, internet.com's Hardware Central reviewed the Gateway M275XL, describing it as a "big-screened Tablet PC that costs barely more than an ordinary notebook." It also states that "we're tempted to call the M275XL the best -- at least in terms of full-notebook- functionality performance and screen size -- of the convertible choices." * Laptop also reviewed the Gateway M275 Table PC in January issue, applauding its "robust package," as well as the unit's 14.1-inch screen, combo DVD/CD-RW drive, and stating that it provided "all the functionality of a notebook." Gateway 450 Series * In the January issue of PC World, the Gateway 450X earned the number one spot on the Desktop Replacement Notebook chart and was given the magazine's Best Buy distinction. PC World calls it a "do-it-all, home-oriented notebook that offers umpteen upgrade possibilities." "Gateway's notebook PC lineup has been on a roll lately, and the praise we've received from some of the industry's toughest critics is really exciting," said Mike Stinson, senior vice president, mobile products, Gateway, Inc. "Our notebooks are receiving so many awards for a reason -- they combine industry-leading value with hot features such as DVD and CD burners, large screens, powerful processors and wireless connectivity." Availability and Limited Warranty Many of the above products are available in stock at the more than 185 stores Gateway nationwide. They are all available now by phone at 1-800-GATEWAY, on Gateway.com or by ordering them at Gateway stores, and are supported by Gateway's standard limited warranties.(1) 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 a branded integrator of personalized technology solutions, Gateway offers consumers, businesses and schools a wide range of thin TVs, digital cameras, connected DVD players, enterprise systems and other products, which work together seamlessly with its award-winning line of PCs. Gateway is America's second most admired computer company, according to Fortune magazine(2), and its products and services received nearly 130 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. 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) 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. (2) 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, +1-858-848-3426, Web site: http://www.internet.com/ Web site: http://www.designtechnica.com/ Web site: http://www.gateway.com/ Company News On-Call: http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/144245.html

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