Gateway Expands International Distribution With the Availability of eMachines PCs for the First Time in Mexico
November 22 2004 - 8:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
Gateway Expands International Distribution With the Availability of
eMachines PCs for the First Time in Mexico New PCs Will Be Offered
at Leading Retailers; Systems Deliver Value, Quality and
Industry-Leading Customer Service IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 22
/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Gateway, Inc. today expanded its global
distribution with the sale of eMachines desktop PCs for the first
time in Mexico. One of the leading retail PC brands in the United
States(1), the eMachines brand is also available in Canada, Japan
and Western Europe. Select configurations of the new eMachines
desktop PC line are available now at several leading retailers
including Elektra and Sam's Club. The PCs are a great value for
consumers and professionals who need a new or replacement PC, since
the systems deliver a higher level of performance and quality than
comparably priced PCs. Also, the systems come with eMachines'
outstanding customer service and support, giving the customers an
even better overall experience. "The eMachines brand is synonymous
with quality products at great prices, and we're certain this will
resonate with PC buyers in Mexico," said Bill Evans, senior vice
president of international for Gateway, Inc. "We're delighted to
offer our eMachines brand for the first time in Mexico, where
customers are looking for quality PCs backed by the outstanding
customer service for which eMachines is known worldwide." The new
eMachines PCs are ideal for a range of PC users on a budget,
including families, students and small business owners. With
suggested prices ranging from $6,999 to $7,999 pesos, all eMachines
PCs come standard with speakers and a 15-inch or 17-inch CRT
monitor so customers have a complete system ready to go. Even at
these low prices, the new PC line delivers great technology that
makes the user experience easier and more enjoyable. The new PCs
come standard with Microsoft Windows XP Home operating system,
giving customers an easy and intuitive way to work with their PC.
"Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition and eMachines desktop PCs are a
great combination for customers who want reliability, productivity
and the ability to enjoy a wide range of digital entertainment
experiences," said Matt Pilla, Group Product Manager for Windows at
Microsoft Corp. "Windows XP Home Edition is also easy to use and
complements eMachines' value-priced, full-featured line of desktop
PCs. We're pleased to have the opportunity to work with eMachines
as they expand into Mexico and believe our customers will benefit
from this great offering." "AMD Sempron processors have redefined
everyday computing for value- conscious PC buyers by delivering
best-in-class performance," said Marty Seyer, corporate vice
president and general manager, Microprocessor Business Unit,
Computation Products Group, AMD. "The eMachines brand is known for
its quality and value. With the line now extending into Mexico,
customers will get a great combination of functionality and
performance in their computing experience." The new eMachines line
of desktop PCs for Mexico includes: eMachines L2541: Excellent
Price for a Great Starter 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 applications.
The eMachines L2541 comes with a 40GB hard drive(2), 128MB of DDR
SDRAM, an Intel(R) Celeron(R) D 325 (2.53 GHz) processor and Intel
Extreme Integrated Graphics with 64MB of memory. The eMachines
L2541 includes a 48X CD-RW drive, so it offers a great way to
access and store digital media, which can then be viewed on the
system's 15-inch CRT monitor (14-inch viewable area). eMachines
L2814: Handles Everyday Tasks with Ease and Speed The eMachines
L2814 is another entry-level option for consumers with the AMD
Sempron processor and a larger 17-inch CRT monitor (16-inch
viewable area). It is ideal for browsing websites and handling
learning and productivity applications with an AMD Sempron(TM)
processor 2800+, 128MB of DDR SDRAM, a 40GB hard drive(1) and 48X
CD-RW drive. It also offers integrated VIA KM400 S3 UniChrom(TM) 3D
graphics with 64MB of memory. eMachines L2824: Powerful Multimedia
System at an Incredible Price The eMachines L2824 is the ideal
choice for customers who want to enjoy digital media hobbies, such
as digital photography, music and movies. The system features an
8-in-1 digital media reader that can access the digital content
stored on the most popular digital media and devices. The digital
media reader can accept Compact Flash, Memory Stick, Memory Stick
PRO, Micro Drive, Multimedia Card, Secure Digital (SD), Smart Media
and USB 2.0. Packed with other technology typically found in more
expensive systems, the L2824 includes an AMD Sempron processor
2800+, 256MB of DDR SDRAM, a 40GB hard drive(2), a 48X CD-RW drive
and a DVD-ROM drive. The L2824 also has integrated VIA KM400 S3
UniChrom(TM) 3D graphics with 64MB of memory and a large 17-inch
CRT monitor (16-inch viewable area). Each of the new eMachines PCs
includes five USB 2.0 ports, one serial port, one parallel port and
two PS/2 connections, so they can be easily connected to a number
of devices including keyboards, printers, monitors, digital
cameras, digital camcorders and MP3 players. 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
eMachines L2541 will be available at Sam's Club. The eMachines
L2824 and L2814 will be available at Elektra. 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.mx.emachines.com/support 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). The
company offers customers toll-free nationwide support for its
eMachines line of PCs. For more information on eMachines products,
customers can visit http://www.mx.emachines.com/. About the Company
Since its founding in 1985, Irvine, Calif.-based Gateway (NYSE:GTW)
has been a technology pioneer, offering award-winning PCs and
related products to consumers, businesses, government agencies and
schools. After acquiring eMachines in early 2004, Gateway is now
the third largest PC company in the U.S. and among the top ten
worldwide. The company's value-based eMachines brand is sold
exclusively by leading retailers worldwide, while the premium
Gateway line is available at major retailers, over the web and
phone, and through its direct sales force. 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) According to The
NPD Group, September 2004. (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.
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Media, Lisa Emard of Gateway, +1-949-471-7705, ; or Mexico Media,
Horacio Loyo Gris of Dextera, 55-2623-0402, , for Gateway Web site:
http://www.emachines.com/ Web site: http://www.mx.emachines.com/
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