Program Powered by Gateway's Unique Ability
To Deliver Nationwide Classroom Training
SAN DIEGO, April 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Gateway (NYSE: GTW) today launched
Your:)Ware 2.0, becoming the first technology company to bundle instructor-led
training with hardware and software designed to meet specific consumer
computing needs like Internet surfing, photography, digital music and home
finance.
Your:)Ware 2.0 also provides users with ease of purchase and obsolescence
protection through financing and trade-in/trade-up options, just as Gateway's
industry leading Your:)Ware program has done since it was launched in early
1998.
"These all-in-one bundles will open up whole new avenues to buyers of a
new Gateway(TM) PC, allowing them to discover the thrill and excitement of
what can be accomplished with technology," said Cliff Holtz, senior vice
president, Gateway Consumer.
"With Your:)Ware 2.0, Gateway makes it easy for them to realize the full
promise of technology by delivering solutions that are fun, easy and
accessible. Our unparalleled ability to offer specialized training through our
Gateway Country(R) stores allows Gateway to shorten the learning curve for
customers."
Gateway is uniquely positioned to teach consumers how to get the most from
today's technology. Gateway has more than 4,000 training seats in more than
200 Gateway Country stores nationwide. More than 20,000 Gateway clients per
week already purchase training through one of the company's three training
methods, either instructor-led, on-line via the Internet, or through CD-ROM
disks. About 60 percent of Gateway clients buying a new PC choose at least
one training course.
Your:)Ware 2.0 Configurations
Gateway clients ordering a new PC can add Your:)Ware 2.0 solution bundles
to their new system at the time of purchase. Gateway clients who already own
a PC can order the bundles as add-ons.
Gateway Photo:)Ware-Digital Photo Workshop -- Kodak DC215 Zoom digital
camera, three photo editing software applications including Corel Draw 9,
Corel Print House Magic and Corel Print House Office, photo-quality paper and
instructor-led training through Gateway Country stores(2), "Using Your PC with
Digital Photography," and a Getting Started Guide. Price $449
Electronic Photo Album -- CD-RW (CD-Rewritable), Visioneer Flatbed 7600
Scanner, CD Stomper Pro Labeling system, Corel Print House Magic and Corel
Print House Office software and instructor-led training through Gateway
Country stores(2), "Using your PC with Digital Photography," and a Getting
Started Guide. Price $399 for desktop users, $549 for portable users.
Gateway Music:)Ware -- CD Creator Pack -- CD-RW (CD-Rewritable), CD
Stomper Pro Labeling System, instructor-led training through Gateway Country
stores(2), "Using your PC to Explore Digital Music," Getting Started Guide.
Price: $229-Desktops, $379 Solo 9300 (not available on Solo 9300 through
add-on sales).
Digital Audio Creator Pack -- Diamond Rio 500, instructor-led training
through Gateway Country stores(2), "Using your PC to Explore Digital Music,
Getting Started Guide. Price $299
Extreme Audio Pack -- Diamond Rio 500, CD-RW (CD-Rewritable), CD Stomper
Pro Labeling System, instructor-led training through Gateway Country
stores(2), "Using your PC to Explore Digital Music, Getting Started Guide.
Price: $499-Desktops, $649 (Solo 9300 Only)
Gateway Money:)Ware -- Quicken Suite 2000, (includes Quicken Deluxe 2000,
TurboTax Deluxe Coupon and Quicken Family Lawyer), instructor-led training
through Gateway Country stores(2), "Managing Your Finances Using Quicken
2000", Getting Started Guide. Price: $129
Gateway Cyber:)Ware -- Instructor-led training through Gateway Country
stores(2), 3 1/2 hour "Getting Started" course focusing on PC and the
Internet, One year "On-line Training Subscription," "Getting Started Guide.
Price $129
Availability
Your:)Ware 2.0 solutions are currently available by calling Gateway at
1-800-GATEWAY, through the more than 250 Gateway Country stores nationwide and
on Gateway's web site at http://www.gateway.com. A national multimedia advertising
campaign starts in May.
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 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
Prices exclude shipping, handling and tax.
1. Trade-in available between the first day of the 24th month and the
last day of the 49th month after delivery of qualifying product. Gateway
will give you the average wholesale value for the product in good
condition using the then current Orion Blue Book or similar commercially
reasonable industry standard as determined in Gateway's sole discretion.
Other terms and conditions apply. Call for details.
2. On-line training: Instructor led, on-line courses subject to
availability, and students may be required to purchase course materials
for certain courses. Customers need Internet access to use this service,
and Gateway is not responsible for any connection charges. Gateway
Country training: Passes are not transferable. No refunds are allowed for
Upgrade Passes. Training available at participating gateway Country
locations. Courses listed my not be available in all locations. All
training: Prices and courses subject to change without notice. Prices
exclude shipping and handling and tax. Gateway does not purport to offer
software training courses that develop specific knowledge or vocational
skills for the purpose of training, retraining or upgrading individuals
for gainful employment.
SOURCE Gateway
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Related links:
http://www.gateway.com
CONTACT:
Greg Lund of Gateway Consumer, 858-799-2512,
greg.lund@gateway.com
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