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Gateway Gives Clients Increased Computing Power with the Addition of 850MHz Intel Pentium III Processors in Business and Consumer Desktops

    SAN DIEGO, March 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Continuing to deliver powerful PCs at
a great value, Gateway Inc. (NYSE: GTW) today announced new high-performance
desktops for power users.  The Gateway(TM) GP Series and Gateway Performance
desktops are available immediately with new 850MHz Intel(R) Pentium(R) III
processor.  With its flexible built-to-order model, Gateway delivers
industry-leading features in cost-effective designs, giving customers maximum
computing power and value.
    "Gateway is committed to giving customers immediate access to the latest
technology combined with the ability to customize a solution specifically for
their requirements," said Mike Stinson, director, product marketing, Gateway
Business.  "Whether they are building an IT infrastructure for their business
or purchasing a home system for surfing the Internet and gaming, customers
rely on Gateway to deliver cutting-edge technology."

    GP Series for Business -- Powerful Platform at an Exceptional Value
    The Gateway GP Series delivers leading technology features in a
cost-effective platform, giving business customers a powerful solution that
can easily handle current and emerging computing applications.  Featuring a
range of fast Intel(R) processors, large hard drives and high-performance
graphics, the GP Series is the ideal desktop for graphics-intensive
applications and multi-tasking environments.  Business customers can purchase
a Gateway GP Series desktop featuring an Intel 850MHz Pentium III processor
today, with prices starting at $2,499.
    Gateway business customers can also take advantage of a number of service
programs that can be tailored to their company's specific needs.  All of
Gateway's business clients are supported by a dedicated support team with
advanced network training.  In addition, Gateway's Custom Integration Service
analysts can help reduce costs and speed deployment through factory
installation of unique software images, development of image restoration,
asset tagging and custom hardware requirements.

    Performance Desktops Give Consumers Cutting Edge Pentium III Technology
    For consumers, the Gateway Performance 850XL PC has plenty of power to
handle gaming, multimedia rendering and 3-D imaging.  The Gateway Performance
PC optimizes performance to take advantage of the latest communications
technologies, such as DSL (Digital Subscriber Lines) for high-speed Internet
access and communications.  The advanced speed helps ensure Gateway systems
will be capable of handling the latest software well into the future.
    The Gateway Performance line, designed for advanced home users and
enthusiasts, offers consumers high-end, multimedia desktop systems built
around the latest components and processors.  Consumers can purchase the
Gateway Performance 850 today, with prices starting at $2,599.

    For more information or to order a Gateway GP Series or Gateway
Performance desktop, customers can go to http://www.gateway.com, call
1-800-GATEWAY(SM) or visit one of the 240 Gateway Country(R) stores
nationwide.

    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(1) and was rated among the top ten best corporate reputations
in America according to a survey conducted in August of 1999(1) 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) According to GartnerGroup/Dataquest US PC Quarterly statistics.

    Gateway and the Gateway stylized logo are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Gateway, Inc.  All other brands and product names are trademarks
or registered trademarks of their respective companies.


SOURCE Gateway Inc.




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    CONTACT:
    Ruth Rosene of Gateway Business,
    949-609-4498, ruth.rosene@gateway.com, or Beth Etler of Gateway
    Consumer, 605-232-2637, beth.etler@gateway.com, both of Gateway
    Inc.