SAN DIEGO, Jan. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Strengthening its commitment to
providing clients technology solutions, Gateway Inc. (NYSE: GTW) today
introduced the E-1600, a value-based desktop computer that provides convenient
networking and manageability features for business and education clients. The
newest addition to Gateway's award-winning E-Series desktop product line
easily fits into networked computing environments such as school computer labs
or businesses, where collaboration and data sharing are key. With the
addition of Intel's 810E2 chipset, the E-1600 supports Ultra ATA 100 hard
drives, delivering greater data transfer rates to handle demanding
applications.
The E-1600's built-in manageability features simplify network
administration through tools that enable IT managers to control system
upgrades and perform maintenance from remote locations. A suite of "Wired for
Management" features such as Wake-On LAN and LANDesk Client Manager further
simplifies network administration providing convenient asset management and
product diagnostics.
"The E-1600's combination of performance and value means clients don't
have to compromise performance or functionality to meet budget guidelines,"
said Paul Collas, Gateway's director of desktop product marketing. "Plus, all
of our E-Series desktops provide platform stability so clients can streamline
technology planning and maximize their investment."
Pricing and Availability
With prices starting at $1,199, the Gateway E-1600 is available now with
an Intel 933MHz Pentium III processor with 133MHz front side bus, 256K cache
and 128MB high-speed SDRAM, expandable to 512MB. The system also offers a new
small form factor 4-bay convertible desktop case, allowing clients to add an
additional internal drive to handle increased storage requirements. An
optional 7-bay chassis provides easy accessibility to integral components,
such as screw-less and rail-less exterior drive bays and tool-free I/O adapter
card installation. For more information about Gateway computers call
800-846-2106, visit the company's Web site at http://www.gateway.com or stop in one
of the more than 300 Gateway Country(R) stores across the nation.(1)
About Gateway
Gateway (NYSE: GTW), a Fortune 250 company founded in 1985, focuses on
building lifelong relationships with consumers and businesses through complete
technology personalization. Gateway ranked number one in U.S. consumer PC
revenue in 1999(2) and was rated among the top ten best corporate reputations
in America according to a survey conducted in August of 1999 by Harris
Interactive and the Reputation Institute and published in The Wall Street
Journal. In 1999, Gateway was seventh in total return to shareholders among
Fortune 500 companies and tenth in total shareholder returns over the past
five years.(3) Gateway employees worldwide provide clients with services and
built-to-order computers that consistently win top awards from leading
industry publications. Gateway had total global revenue of $9.7 billion in
2000. For more information, visit our Web site at http://www.gateway.com
(1) Gateway Direct L.P., Gateway.com L.P. and Gateway Country stores are
separate legal entities.
(2) According to GartnerGroup/Dataquest US PC Quarterly statistics.
(3) According to Fortune Magazine, April 17, 2000.
Prices and configuration subject to change without notice or obligations.
Prices exclude shipping and handling and taxes.
SOURCE Gateway Inc.
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http://www.gateway.com
CONTACT:
Kari Garcia of CommStrategies, 949-753-9292,
ext. 244, kgarcia@commstrategies.com, for Gateway Inc.
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