'Powerhouse' and 'Best Overall' Are Some of Their Choice Words
For Gateway's Notebook Lineup
POWAY, Calif., Feb. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- As notebook PCs continue
to replace desktop machines for a variety of consumers and business users,
Gateway's current notebook lineup has been singled out for praise by some of
the industry's most demanding critics.
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That should come as no surprise. Gateway notebooks are more
feature-packed and diverse than ever -- while still offering the incredible
value and legendary performance people expect from Gateway. Recent awards and
praise include:
Gateway M675 -- A True Desktop Replacement for Power Users
* TechEdge E-zine awarded the Gateway M675 notebook in December with a
coveted Editors' Choice Award and "5 Thumbs Up," saying, "If there is
any question about which notebook is 'the world's fastest and most
powerful' right now, it's the Gateway M675."
* The December/January issue of Tech Edge magazine applauded the Gateway
M675XL with an Editors' Choice award, noting that the "powerhouse
notebook keeps up with the best of the desktops."
* In the January issue of Money magazine, the Gateway M675XL is labeled
"easily as powerful as any desktop you'll find."
Gateway 200 -- Outstanding Performance in a Thin and Light Package
* Good Housekeeping rated the ultraportable Gateway 200XL notebook PC as
the "best overall" and applauded its "powerful processing and
features" in its November 2003 issue.
* Laptop designated the Gateway 200XL as an Editors' Top Pick in the
"Ultimate Laptop Buyer's Guide" article, which appeared in January.
* The Gateway 200 was given an Editors' Choice for the Top 25
ultraportable notebooks according to the December issue of Computer
Shopper.
* In December 2003, Designtechnica.com published its 2003 Gift Guide and
named the Gateway 200XL their favorite notebook of the year. The
reviewer writes, "with its sleek stylish design, large keyboard and
powerful computing, you will want to take this system with you
wherever you go."
Gateway M305 -- Best Value for Lightweight Computing
* Computer Shopper reviewed the Gateway M305X in its January issue,
commending the notebook for its low price, long battery life and the
six-in-one card reader. The editor calls the system is a "solid
mainstream notebook for tight budgets."
Gateway M275 -- Innovative Combination of a Notebook and Tablet PC
* In December, internet.com's Hardware Central reviewed the Gateway
M275XL, describing it as a "big-screened Tablet PC that costs barely
more than an ordinary notebook." It also states that "we're tempted
to call the M275XL the best -- at least in terms of full-notebook-
functionality performance and screen size -- of the convertible
choices."
* Laptop also reviewed the Gateway M275 Table PC in January issue,
applauding its "robust package," as well as the unit's 14.1-inch
screen, combo DVD/CD-RW drive, and stating that it provided "all the
functionality of a notebook."
Gateway 450 Series
* In the January issue of PC World, the Gateway 450X earned the number
one spot on the Desktop Replacement Notebook chart and was given the
magazine's Best Buy distinction. PC World calls it a "do-it-all,
home-oriented notebook that offers umpteen upgrade possibilities."
"Gateway's notebook PC lineup has been on a roll lately, and the praise
we've received from some of the industry's toughest critics is really
exciting," said Mike Stinson, senior vice president, mobile products, Gateway,
Inc. "Our notebooks are receiving so many awards for a reason -- they combine
industry-leading value with hot features such as DVD and CD burners, large
screens, powerful processors and wireless connectivity."
Availability and Limited Warranty
Many of the above products are available in stock at the more than
185 stores Gateway nationwide. They are all available now by phone at
1-800-GATEWAY, on Gateway.com or by ordering them at Gateway stores, and are
supported by Gateway's standard limited warranties.(1) Additional service and
support options are available.
About Gateway
Since its founding in 1985, Gateway (NYSE: GTW) has been a technology and
direct-marketing pioneer, using its call centers, web site and retail network
to build direct customer relationships. As a branded integrator of
personalized technology solutions, Gateway offers consumers, businesses and
schools a wide range of thin TVs, digital cameras, connected DVD players,
enterprise systems and other products, which work together seamlessly with its
award-winning line of PCs. Gateway is America's second most admired computer
company, according to Fortune magazine(2), and its products and services
received nearly 130 awards and honors last year. Visit http://www.gateway.com for
more information.
Other product or service names mentioned herein are the trademarks of
their respective owners.
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.
(1) Limited warranties and service agreements apply; visit gateway.com
or call 1-800-846-2000 for a free copy. May not be available in all
states.
(2) Source: Fortune magazine, March 3, 2003 issue.
SOURCE Gateway, Inc.
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