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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. http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020930/LAM050LOGO http://photoarchive.ap.org/ DATASOURCE: Gateway, Inc. CONTACT: U.S. 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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