Editor's Summary
- Continuing to offer business and consumer power users the latest
technology, Intel's new Pentium(R) III 750MHz processor with SpeedStep
technology is now available on selected Gateway Solo(R) 9300 portable
computers.
- With SpeedStep(TM) technology, Gateway offers portable users the option
to maximize performance while connected to AC power and optimize battery
life while traveling.
SAN DIEGO, June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Expanding performance options for
mobile clients, Gateway (NYSE: GTW) today announced increased processing power
for the Solo 9300 portable PC. Maximizing system processing speed and
computing time, Intel's Pentium III 750MHZ processor with SpeedStep technology
is now available on all Solo 9300 business models featuring 15-inch or
15.7-inch displays. The processor will be available on consumer models on
June 26.
The new Intel(R) processor provides clients with desktop-class performance
in a portable system. With Intel's SpeedStep technology, users can scale
system performance and battery consumption to meet their working conditions.
While functioning on battery power, SpeedStep enables the system to operate at
a lower clock speed, consuming less power and maximizing battery life. When
running on AC power the system automatically adjusts its configuration to
provide maximum performance.
"Gateway continues to offer our clients advanced mobile technology that
has a positive impact on the computing experience," said Mike Stinson,
director of product marketing, Gateway Business. "The Intel Pentium III
750MHz processor provides the desktop-equivalent performance desired by mobile
power users in a portable design."
Powerful Functionality for a Variety of Business and Home Applications
Intel's new Pentium III 750MHz processor expands the performance and
flexibility of the Solo 9300, enhancing data- and content-intensive
applications such as graphic design, spreadsheet computation, database
sorting, Internet site development and browsing complex Web pages. It also
features a wide range of performance and expansion capabilities, including a
powerful combination of technologies ideal for multimedia applications. It
features the industry's largest display at 15.7-inches display, advanced
graphics with an ATI 2X AGP 3D graphics accelerator with 8MB of SDRAM, Dolby
Digital(TM)/AC-3 sound output and a DVD/MPEG-2 software decoder.
Pricing and Availability
Gateway Solo 9300 models featuring Intel Pentium III 750MHz processors
with SpeedStep technology are available immediately, with prices starting at
$3,699*. For more information about Gateway computers call 800-846-2106,
visit the company's Web site at http://www.gateway.com or stop in one of more than
270 Gateway Country(R) store locations 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 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 and configurations subject to change without notice or
obligation. Prices exclude shipping, handling and taxes.
SOURCE Gateway, Inc.
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Related links:
http://www.gateway.com
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
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