Gateway Unveils First Line of Desktop PCs for Sale Through Major Retailers
August 19 2004 - 9:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
Gateway Unveils First Line of Desktop PCs for Sale Through Major
Retailers New PCs Are Ready for Digital Media and Entertainment
With Premium Features and New Intel Technology; New Gateway
Monitors Also Available at Leading Retailers POWAY, Calif. and
IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Gateway today
unveiled the first two products in its new line of desktop PCs for
sale at leading electronics and technology retailers throughout
North America. (Logo:
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020930/LAM050LOGO ) The new
desktop PCs -- the Gateway(R) 500GR and 550GR -- marry premium
features such as DVD-burners and huge hard drives with the latest
Intel technology to deliver an unsurpassed computing experience.
The PCs are the first from Gateway to feature the Intel 915G
chipset, which utilizes next- generation technology for digital
entertainment and enhanced performance. The new PCs, which sport a
sleek new design, will be available this week at retailers, giving
computer shoppers easy access to these new high-end, full-featured
desktop PCs. Additionally, new Gateway computer monitors -- a
17-inch flat panel LCD and a 17-inch flat-screen CRT -- will also
be available this week at technology and electronics retailers. The
move follows last month's news that Gateway began selling its new
line of notebook PCs via retail. The delivery of these new desktop
PCs, designed specifically for retail buyers, is another key step
in the company's strategy to make Gateway products more accessible
beyond the company's popular direct sales channels. "Gateway has
led the industry with PCs that provide a superior entertainment
experience," said Ed Fisher, Gateway's senior vice president of
product planning. "In line with our track record, this new line of
Gateway PCs brings home entertainment to an entirely new level with
even better performance for gaming, watching movies and enjoying
digital music. Now, more consumers than ever will have easy access
to premium Gateway desktop PCs through their favorite retail
stores." The new Gateway desktop PCs are ideal for consumers who
use their PCs for digital media, entertainment, gaming and
every-day productivity. Utilizing the new Intel 915G chipset, the
Gateway 500GR and 550GR desktop PCs provide improved video
performance that supports the latest games. Additionally, the new
PCs support next generation hard drives and utilize Intel High
Definition Audio, which delivers high fidelity sound quality for a
true home theater experience. The premium features on the new PCs
put them on the must-see list for any potential computer buyer. The
new line delivers great performance and responsiveness with an
Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 processor with Hyper Threading technology(1)
as well as 512MB of DDR memory. Plus, the PCs each boast a large
200GB hard drive.(2) The desktop PCs are network- or
broadband-ready with integrated 10/100 Ethernet and a 56K v.92
modem. The Gateway 500GR and 550GR are ideal for enjoying digital
media. They include a CD-ROM drive as well as an 8X DVD+/-RW
dual-layer drive that can burn up to 8.4GB of data on dual-layer
DVD media. Also, the 8-in-1 media card reader accesses the most
popular media cards used in digital devices such as digital cameras
and camcorders. For a stunning visual experience, the Gateway 550GR
includes ATI RADEON X300SE 128MB graphics. The dedicated video card
takes advantage of PCI Express technology in the Intel 915G chipset
to provide enhanced digital media performance and graphics
playback. The new Gateway desktop PCs start at $849.99 and come
standard with Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Home Edition. Gateway's
two new monitors include the Gateway FPD-1750 17-inch LCD TFT flat
panel monitor and the Gateway VX750 17-inch flat-screen CRT
monitor. The FPD-1750 monitor provides a vibrant display of
1280x1024 maximum resolution and 450:1 contrast ratio. It is priced
at $499.99. The VX750 flat-screen CRT monitor provides a 16-inch
viewable picture with 1280x1024 maximum resolution and is priced at
$169.99. The new Gateway PCs and monitors are supported by
Gateway's standard limited warranty options.(3) Additional service
and support options are also available. About Gateway Since its
founding in 1985, Gateway (NYSE:GTW) has been a technology pioneer,
offering award-winning PCs and related products to consumers,
businesses, government offices and schools. With its acquisition of
eMachines now complete, Gateway is the third largest PC company in
the U.S. and among the top ten worldwide. Its products under both
brands received more than 150 awards and honors last year. Gateway
products are offered at major retailers, over the web and phone,
and through its direct sales force. eMachines products are sold by
major retailers. See http://www.gateway.com/ for more information.
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. Intel, Pentium and Centrino are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its
subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. Other
product or service names mentioned herein are the trademarks of
their respective owners. 1. Performance may vary. See
http://www.intel.com/ for additional information. 2. Accessible
capacity varies; MB = 1 million bytes; GB = 1 billion bytes. 3.
Limited warranties and service agreements apply; visit gateway.com
or call 1-800-846-2000 for a free copy.
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