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New, Value-Priced eMachines Desktop PCs Available Through Retailers in Japan With Retail Prices Starting at Just 49,800 yen, New eMachines Desktop PCs Deliver Great Value for the Latest Technology and Features IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Today Gateway, Inc. (NYSE:GTW) announced its new line-up of eMachines desktop PCs for the Japan market, which will be available at leading retailers beginning this week. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020930/LAM050LOGO ) The eMachines brand of PCs has been available in Japan since 2002 and is now sold through stores operated by Ishimaru Denki Co. Ltd., Joshin Denki Co. Ltd., Nojima Corp. and Tsukomo Co. Ltd. "Our new line of eMachines desktops PCs are packed with the latest features that make them a top choice for customers," said Bill Evans, senior vice president of international for Gateway, Inc. "The great value that eMachines consistently provides just got better with digital media readers, larger hard drives, faster processors and multi-format DVD burners." The new eMachines PCs are ideal for a range of consumers and students on a limited budget. The new line of eMachines value-based PCs is offered at retail prices ranging from 49,800 yen to 99,800 yen. Even at these low prices, the new desktop PC line delivers all the technology to make the user experience easier and more enjoyable. Also, eMachines customers can use the new systems to enjoy the hottest digital entertainment hobbies such as music downloading, digital photography and digital video editing. Each of the new PCs can easily access digital content and connect to digital devices with its 8-in-1 digital media reader and five USB 2.0 ports. The new eMachines line of desktop PCs for Japan includes: eMachines J2920: Great Value for a Starter or Second PC PC buyers on a limited budget can get a great entry-level system ready to tackle everyday computing tasks such as email, word processing and other productivity and learning applications. With a retail price of just 49,800 yen, the eMachines J2920 comes with a 80GB 7200RPM hard drive(2), 256MB of DDR SDRAM and an Intel(R) Celeron(R) D 330 (2.66 GHz) processor. Unlike most other PCs at this retail price, the eMachines J2920 offers technology that lets consumers do more with digital media, including the system's DVD-ROM/ CD-RW combo drive and 8-in-1 digital media reader. eMachines J2950: Handles Everyday Tasks with Ease and Speed The eMachines J2950 adds additional value to the solid foundation of the J2920 with a large 160GB 7200 RPM hard drive(2), a fast Intel(R) Celeron(R) D 335 (2.80 GHz) processor, and a multi-format DVD+/-RW drive. Ready for digital media hobbies, the eMachines J2950 also includes 256MB of DDR SDRAM, and the 8-in-1 digital media reader. The J2950 has integrated Intel Extreme Graphics in addition to an open AGP slot -- a great option for customers who may want to add in a dedicated graphics card in the future. The eMachines J2950 has a retail price of just 59,800 yen. eMachines J4355: Powerful Multimedia System at an Incredible Price The eMachines J4355 is an excellent choice for customers who want to enjoy digital media and play games, but don't want to pay the premium typically associated with those hobbies. Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator 900 enhances PC games and online entertainment. Plus, accessing, storing and sharing digital media is easy with the J4355; it has a huge 250GB 7200 RPM hard drive(2), a multi-format DVD+/-RW drive, as well as the 8-in-1 digital media reader. Packed with other technology typically found in more expensive systems, the J4355 includes a high-performance Intel Pentium 4 530 (3.0GHz) processor with Hyper Threading technology(1) and 512MB of DDR SDRAM, dedicated as two 256MB modules to provide dual-channel performance. The eMachines J4355 has a retail price of only 99,800 yen. Each of the new eMachines PCs comes standard with Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition. Additionally, the new PCs each include integrated Ethernet 10/100 LAN and a 56K V.92 modem, making them ready for networking and communication. The award-winning line of eMachines PCs is supported by the company's top-notch service and support programs. The extensive online support center at http://www.emachines.com/ helps customers maximize their PC investment; it gives them easy access to customer support representatives and information on important issues such as warranties, technical issues and upgrading. The eMachines J2920 and J2950 will be available at Ishimaru, Joshin, Nojima and Tsukomo. The eMachines J4355 will be available at Joshin. The eMachines line of PCs is supported with a standard one-year limited warranty(3). For more information on eMachines products, customers can visit http://www.emachines.co.jp/. About the Company 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 and indirect 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 emachines.com or call 0570-071-412 for a free copy. May not be available in all locations. Phone charges may apply for tech support. http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020930/LAM050LOGO http://photoarchive.ap.org/ DATASOURCE: Gateway, Inc. 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