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New eMachines Desktop PC With Windows XP Pro Now Available in Japan eMachines J2921 Desktop PC Helps Small Businesses Increase Efficiency IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Gateway, Inc. (NYSE:GTW) today introduced the new eMachines J2921 desktop PC with the Windows XP Professional operating system (OS) for small businesses and home-based offices. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020930/LAM050LOGO ) The new PC is available now in Japan through leading retailers Tsukomo Co. Ltd., Ishimaru Denki Co. Ltd. and Nojima Corp. Complementing the current eMachines M5121 notebook PC with Windows XP Professional, the new J2921 eMachines desktop PC is ideal for professionals who require a system that can manage office productivity tasks with ease and speed. Loaded with features, it's an excellent value at a retail price of 57,800 yen. The eMachines J2921 is equipped with a fast Intel(R) Celeron(R) D 330 processor (2.66HGz) for the quick application performance(1). It has a large 80GB(2) hard drive (7200RPM) for storing documents, presentations, photos and videos. It also includes an 8-in-1 digital memory reader that accesses the media cards used in popular devices such as digital cameras and camcorders. In addition, a DVD/CDRW combo drive makes it easy to back up data and archive photos and video. "Professionals require speed, reliability and value in the technology that helps them manage their business," said Bill Evans, senior vice president of international for Gateway, Inc. "With the eMachines J2921 and Windows XP Professional, they get all three benefits. This new desktop PC gives businesses maximum return on their investment by providing leading technology at a great value." This eMachines J2921 comes loaded with Microsoft Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 2, which provides the latest security features critical to today's professionals. This service pack includes Windows Firewall, Pop-Up Blocker for Internet Explorer and the new Windows Security Center, which protects the PC against viruses, hackers and worms. The OS also provides automatic updates to deliver security and other software enhancements directly to the PC. Further enhancing PC security, the eMachines J2921 includes a 90-day subscription to Norton Antivirus. Windows XP Professional includes a number of additional features that improve the PC's productivity. Ready for networking and communications, the J2921 includes integrated Ethernet 10/100 LAN and a 56K V.92 modem. Internet Explorer 6 and Windows Messenger also provide the capability of instant text, chat, voice, and video communication. In addition, the software enables documents to be displayed and printed in hundreds of languages. The award-winning line of eMachines PCs is supported by the company's top- notch service and support programs. The extensive online support center 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 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 gateway.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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