Gateway Delivers eMachines Desktop PCs at New Breakthrough Values for the New Year
January 13 2005 - 1:56PM
PR Newswire (US)
Gateway Delivers eMachines Desktop PCs at New Breakthrough Values
for the New Year New eMachines Desktops Deliver Industry-Leading
Combination of Value, Quality and Performance IRVINE, Calif., Jan.
13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Gateway today launched its new line of
eMachines desktop PCs, available now at leading retailers. (Logo:
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020930/LAM050LOGO) The family
of PCs includes the new eMachines T3624, offered at the low price
of only $359.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate(1). Other highlights
include the eMachines T5026, which includes an Intel Pentium 4 519
(3.06GHz) processor at just $599.99, and the eMachines T3958, which
offers a double layer DVD+/- multi-format drive at only $499.99
after a $50 mail-in rebate(1). The eMachines line of value-based
PCs is ideal for families, students, home-based professionals and
small businesses. The systems provide the latest features and solid
performance at a range of price points to ensure that consumers get
the most for their money. "This new eMachines desktop PC line up is
defined by the great value it provides our customers," said Greg
Memo, Gateway's senior vice president, products & operations.
"The PCs deliver the unique combination of relevant technology and
great features at very affordable prices. In addition, we ensure a
great customer experience by delivering top quality products
combined with industry-leading service and support." The new
eMachines PC lineup includes extras that make them ready for
connectivity, productivity, and the most popular digital media
hobbies like music downloading, digital photography and digital
video editing. Each of the new PCs can easily access digital
content and connect to digital devices with ample USB 2.0 ports.
Plus, several models include 8-in-1 digital media readers and the
latest DVD-+/-RW multi format drives. The PCs are all network- and
broadband-ready with integrated 10/100 Ethernet. Each comes with a
56K V.90 modem. The new eMachines line of desktop PCs includes:
eMachines T3624: Low Price Marks New Entry Level System PC buyers
on the most limited budget can get a great entry-level system that
can handle productivity tasks like word processing, email and
Internet browsing. Priced at just $359.99 after a $50 mail-in
rebate(1), the eMachines T3624 comes with a large 60GB hard
drive(2), an Intel(R) Celeron(R) D 330 (2.66 GHz) processor, 256MB
of DDR SDRAM expandable to 2GB, and Intel Extreme Graphics 3D. It
also comes with a 48X-max CD-RW drive and six USB 2.0 ports for
connecting peripherals and digital devices. eMachines T3828: Solid
Foundation at an Affordable Price Priced at just $399.99 after a
$50 mail-in rebate(1), the eMachines T3828 desktop PC gives PC
buyers a solid foundation for tackling everyday computing tasks. It
offers a boost in performance with mainstream technology, including
an Intel Celeron D 335 (2.80GHz) processor, a large 80GB hard
drive(2), 256MB of DDR SDRAM expandable to 2GB, and Intel Extreme
Graphics 3D. Unlike most other $399 systems, the eMachines T3828
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 T3958: Ready for Digital Media; with a DVD
Burner for Only $499 The eMachines T3958 includes more technology
extras than ever at this price -- including a 16X DVD+/-RW
multi-format drive at just $499.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate(1).
The DVD+/-RW drive lets consumers easily store digital video and
photos onto versatile DVD media. Also, the drive uses new
double-layer DVD technology to give PC users up to 8.5GB of data on
double-layer DVD media -- that's twice the space for their digital
photos and video. Accessing and storing digital media is made even
easier with the system's 8-in-1 digital media reader and large 80GB
hard drive(2). The new PC also features an Intel Celeron D 340
(2.93 GHz) processor, Intel Extreme Graphics 3D and 512MB of DDR
SDRAM, expandable to 2GB. eMachines T5026: Performance-Minded with
Intel Pentium 4 Processor The eMachines T5026 delivers premium
technology and extra processing power for the latest digital media
hobbies, gaming and other advanced applications. Powered by an
Intel Pentium 4 519 (3.06GHz) processor, the eMachines T5026
features 512MB of dual channel memory that is expandable to 4GB and
a huge 160GB Serial ATA 7200 RPM hard drive(2). Accessing, storing
and sharing digital media is easy with the system's two optical
drives -- a double layer DVD+/-RW multi-format drive and a CD-ROM
drive -- as well as the 8-in-1 media reader, seven USB 2.0 ports
and three IEEE 1394 ports. Graphics are vibrant and crisp with
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 with Direct X 9 support. The
platform also supports PCI Express with an available PCI-Express 16
slot for future graphics upgrades. The eMachines T5026 is priced at
only $599.99. The new PCs come with an array of software, so
customers can enjoy their PC right out of the box. Each of the PCs
comes with Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP2, Microsoft Works
8.0, Microsoft Money 2004, Encarta Online, Adobe Acrobat Reader,
Microsoft Media Player 9, AOL 9.0 with a 3 month membership(3) and
a 90-day trial subscription to Norton Antivirus(4). Additionally,
the eMachines T3828 comes with Cyberlink PowerDVD, while the
eMachines T3958 and T5026 also come with Cyberlink PowerDVD and
Nero 6 Suite. Complementary eMachines monitors are sold separately
with prices starting at $119.99 after $50 mail-in rebate(1). The
award-winning line of eMachines PCs is supported by Gateway's top-
notch service and support programs. In the January 2005 issue of PC
World, eMachines was recognized by the magazine and its readers for
having the highest overall service and reliability scores of all
U.S. PC makers surveyed(5). The company's 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. Additionally, Gateway offers a pro-active service tool
called BigFix(R) at no charge on all eMachines systems. With the
customer's permission, BigFix identifies and sends messages
offering upgrades to enhance the performance or capabilities of the
PC. Gateway supports its eMachines line of PCs with a standard
one-year limited warranty(6). For more information on eMachines
products, customers can visit http://www.emachines.com/. About
Gateway 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) For more
information about rebate offer, log on to
http://www.emachines.com/news/rebate.html. (2) Accessible capacity
varies; MB = 1 million bytes; GB = 1 billion bytes. (3) Additional
phone charges may apply. Call 1-800-846-2000 for details and access
numbers. Check the number you select with your local phone company.
New US members 18+ only. Major credit card or checking account
required. (4) 90 days of LiveUpdate feature included. Internet
connection required. (5) PC World, "Readers Rate the
Manufacturers," January 2005 (6) Limited warranties and service
agreements apply; visit emachines.com for a free copy. Service
agreements are issued and performed by third parties. 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. CONTACT: Lisa
Emard of Gateway, Inc., +1-949-471-7705, Web site:
http://www.gateway.com/ http://www.emachines.com/
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