The Solo 1100 Puts Portable Computing Within Reach of More Customers
SAN DIEGO, Feb. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Gateway (NYSE: GTW) today announced the
addition of the Solo(R) 1100 to its award winning portable line. The Solo
1100 provides powerful performance, superior integration and value in a
compact notebook, and is the ideal system for first-time home notebook buyers,
college-bound students and anyone else looking for an outstanding portable at
a great value.
"Our direct relationship with our customers enables us to quickly respond
to their needs. The Solo 1100 is in direct response to our customers' demands
for a value notebook," said Mike Ritter, director of Gateway consumer product
marketing. "We strive to offer products that cover all the bases of our
customers' needs. The Solo 1100 gives us the opportunity to provide yet
another choice to customers looking for great performance at a terrific
price."
The Solo 1100 incorporates all the essential features necessary to work
effectively on the road or in the home. The Intel Celeron 433Mhz processor
provides plenty of power for home applications, educational titles, e-mail and
internet exploration. Other features include a convenient all-in-one design
including a V.90 modem, CD-ROM and floppy drive integrated into the system,
minimizing the need for extra peripheral components. All these features
combined provide an ideal blend of price and performance.
Service and Support
In addition to award winning tech support Gateway clients can upgrade the
limited warranty on their Solo 1100 as well as on-site service to a total of
three years (1). Gateway also supports its mobile customers with an optional,
fee based-Mobile Access service, the industry's only comprehensive nationwide
mobile computing support package integrating phone, Internet, and local
support through over 230 Gateway Country stores. The program's unique,
multifaceted portable loaner program sets new standards in mobile support,
offering quick access to a mobile computer in the event theirs needs repairs.
In addition, the program features data backup via the Internet from any PC
with an Internet connection, data retrieval via the Internet, priority
technical support, 24/7 application support, national depot express service
and LCD replacement coverage.
About Solo Line Notebooks
The Solo 1100 has joined the highly acclaimed Solo line of consumer
notebooks which represent a wide range of products that are designed to meet
the diverse needs of Gateway customers. The 9300CX features a 15.7 display,
the latest Intel(R) Pentium III SpeedStep(TM) processor, and is the ultimate
desktop-replacement notebook for clients who want it all in their portable PC.
The Solo 2150 provides features such as a brilliant 14.1 display and superior
video in a compact design for the mobile user on the go.
Pricing and Availability for Portables
Gateway portables are available directly from Gateway, at http://www.gateway.com,
or by phone at 1-800-GATEWAY(SM). Customers can also visit one of more than
230 Gateway Country(R) stores, which are located throughout the United States.
Prices begin at $1,199.
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 the first, second and third quarters of 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. 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 $8.65 billion in 1999 and shipped 4.68 million systems. For more
information, visit our Web site at http://www.gateway.com.
1. Visit gateway.com, call 1-800846-2000 or write to Gateway Terms &
Conditions, P.O. Box 1951, North Sioux City, SD 57049-1951 for a free copy of
applicable limited warranties and service agreements. Services may be
provided by third parties. An authorized representative will determine the
method of service provided. You may be required to take or send your product
to an authorized location for service. If you purchased on-site service, it
will be provided only if an authorized representative determines it is
necessary because your problem cannot be corrected through other means.
On-site service is not available in all locations and excludes mice,
keyboards, docking stations, external peripherals and monitors. See
agreements for specific terms and limitations.
2. According to GartnerGroup/Dataquest US PC Quarterly statistics.
Prices exclude shipping & handling and tax.
SOURCE Gateway
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Related links:
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CONTACT:
Beth Etler of Gateway Consumer, 605-232-2637,
beth.etler@gateway.com
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