The Gateway(TM) College:)Ware Package Delivers Popular Computing Tools,
Interactive Training and Single-Source Technical Support for Students
SAN DIEGO, May 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Gateway, Inc. (NYSE: GTW) today eases
technology purchasing and support for college-bound students with Gateway
College:)Ware, a complete package of accessories, software and training
designed to meet the computing needs and budgets of college students. With
Gateway College:)Ware, students get the popular computing tools they need,
combined with a one-stop source for their technical support questions.
Part of Gateway's Your:)Ware(SM) 2.0 program announced in April,
College:)Ware combines everything college students need to put technology to
work for them in their studies. More than 400 universities have partnered
with Gateway to market Gateway College:Ware and computers to their students.
"Students entering or returning to college need to focus on their studies,
not their technology purchases," said Dick Callahan, vice president and
general manager, education, Gateway Business. "As a leader in the education
market, we understand that college students need value-based computing tools
and reliable support that help them leverage technology in their studies. The
tremendous response we've received from universities on Gateway College:)Ware
indicates the outstanding value and utility of these solutions."
"Gateway has become a valuable partner in providing both affordable
desktop and laptop computing solutions for our faculty, students and staff,"
said Paul Musket, University of Missouri. "Gateway has also provided us with
ideal student solutions for our next back-to-school and summer orientation at
the University of Missouri."
Gateway combines accessories, software and training ideally suited for
college students in two Gateway College:)Ware packages for desktop and
notebook customers. When purchased with a Gateway PC, Gateway College:)Ware
saves students up to 30 percent off the retail value of each component.
Priced at $369, Gateway College:)Ware includes:
-- Iomega(R) 100MB External ZIP(R) drive - A widely used storage method,
the Iomega ZIP drive makes sharing large files, backing up files and
archiving data easy.
-- Canon(R) BJC(R)-2110 Color Bubble Jet(TM) Printer - This Canon printer
is ideal for printing class assignments and color photos.
-- APC(R) Professional SurgeStation(R) Pro8T2 - The SurgeStation offers
high-performance surge protection and two-line telephone protection
(desktop package only).
-- Kensington(R) Saddle Bag - This sturdy bag allows students to safely
transport their Gateway notebook in style with plenty of room for
external drives, papers and personal items (notebook package only).
-- Gateway(TM) Online Training Subscription - Gateway's online training
program gives students the knowledge they need to utilize most widely
used computing applications with access to more than 175 courses via
the Internet for one year.
-- MP3 Software Player - An MP3 software player allows students to cruise
the Internet for the hottest new music, Internet broadcasts and more.
-- Deluxe Reference 2000 - This comprehensive reference package includes a
wide range of information and entertainment software including the Year
2000 Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia(R) Deluxe, Mosby's Medical
Encyclopedia(TM), Compton's(R) Interactive World Atlas, Rand McNally
StreetFinder(R) Deluxe 2000, Randy McNally TripMaker(R) Deluxe 2000 and
The Print Shop(R) Deluxe Version 10.
-- KnowledgeNet INTERACTIVE(SM) Training Suite(1) - A flexible learning
system, this training suite allows students to select six online
courses in Microsoft(R) Word, Excel and PowerPoint(R) at beginning,
intermediate and advanced levels.
-- Academic Systems(1) - Students can take advantage of web-based
instruction in widely taken general education courses including
economics, sociology, biology, chemistry, psychology and pre-calculus.
-- Cogito Learning Media Online Courses(1) - These interactive web-based
study guides help students succeed in challenging courses, with a
choice of college algebra, pre-calculus, calculus, principles of
microeconomics or statistics.
For more information about this program call 1-800-GATEWAY(SM), visit the
company's web site at http://www.gateway.com/collegeware or stop in one of more than
240 Gateway Country(R) stores.
About Gateway
Gateway, 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. 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) Prices and courses subject to change without notice. Instructor-led
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 training is not offered as
vocational or job training.
(2) According to GartnerGroup/Dataquest US PC Quarterly Statistics.
Gateway, the Gateway stylized logo and Your:)Ware are trademarks, service
marks 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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Related links:
http://www.gateway.com/collegeware
CONTACT:
Lisa Emard of Gateway Business, 949-609-4496,
lisa.emard@gateway.com
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