PC Has Everything for Computers Users to Start Enjoying Digital Media
Including the New Intel(R) Pentium 4 Processor 2 GHz
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- For computer users eager to embrace the
fastest-growing applications for PCs -- digital music, photography and video,
Gateway, Inc. (NYSE: GTW) today introduces the new Gateway Performance(TM)
2000XL Digital Media PC desktop computer.
The system includes three Gateway Your:)Ware(SM) digital media solution
bundles, giving users the complete collection of hardware, software, and
training they'll need to quickly and easily enjoy digital video, photography
and music. Combined with the incredible speed of the new Intel(R) Pentium(R)
4 processor 2GHz and an LCD flat panel screen, the Gateway Performance 2000XL
Digital Media PC delivers powerful technology for digital media in an
easy-to-use, all-in-one package.
Gateway includes three Your:)Ware solution bundles with the Gateway
Performance 2000XL Digital Media PC:
-- Gateway Music:)Ware(TM) CD Creator Pack, which includes a 50 Pack of
CD-R Media, CD Stomper Pro(TM) CD Labeler, MusicMatch(R) Jukebox(TM)
Plus software, "Using Your PC to Explore Digital Music Your Way"
Training(1) and Getting Started Guide
-- Gateway Photo:)Ware(TM) Picture This Photo Bundle, which includes MGI
PhotoSuite 4 - Platinum Edition, Kodak Premium Picture Paper, "Using
Your PC to Explore Digital Photography Your Way" Training(1) and
Getting Started Guide
-- GatewayVideo:)Ware(TM) Advanced, which includes a 1394 IEEE PCI Card
built into the PC, MGI Digital Video Editing Software, Digital Video
Camcorder Connector Cable, "Using Your PC to Explore Digital Video
Editing Your Way" Training(1) and Getting Started Guide
-- To make it easier for customers to get the most out of exciting new
digital media possibilities, Gateway Your:)Ware solution bundles
include training via CD-ROM, online and in the nearly 300 Gateway
Country(R) stores nationwide. (1)
"Lots of people use their computers for web surfing, word processing and
email, but now they're ready to enjoy exciting new digital media hobbies,"
said Michael Ritter, vice president of entertainment, productivity and
software solutions, Gateway, Inc. "Since getting started can be overwhelming,
we designed the Gateway Performance 2000XL to give Gateway customers
everything they need to immediately enjoy the digital media craze. Plus, our
customers can turn to Gateway for training to help them create and share
digital photos, video and music with friends and family."
Enabling consumers to effortlessly run digital media applications, the
Gateway Performance 2000XL Digital Media PC is powered by Intel's new Pentium
4 processor 2GHz. NVIDIA's(R) powerful 64MB GeForce3(TM) graphics card
further enhances even the most demanding music, video, multimedia and gaming
applications. The PC's crisp 15.1-inch viewable flat panel LCD display and
Sound Blaster(R) Live!(TM) Value and 5-piece surround Boston Acoustics(R)
speakers transform the PC into a full-blown entertainment PC, with crisp,
vibrant images and sound perfect for gaming, multimedia and entertainment.
The system also includes a minimum 256MB Rambus DRAM and 80GB hard drive,
giving users ample power and storage for digital media content. The system's
IEEE 1394 interface accelerates digital connections for video and multimedia.
The Gateway Performance 2000XL Digital Media PC also includes a 16X DVD-ROM
drive for gaming applications and entertainment, and a fast 16X/10X40X CD-RW
drive for reliably recording digital content.
Gateway will also incorporate Intel's Pentium 4 processors 2GHz into its
most advanced desktop computers for consumers and businesses, including the
Gateway Performance 2000 and Gateway Professional(TM) S2000, also available
immediately. Prices start at $2,999(2) for the Gateway Performance 2000XL
Digital Media PC, $1,999(2) for the Gateway Performance 2000 and $1,999(2) for
the Gateway Professional S2000.
The Gateway Performance 2000 systems come with Microsoft(R) Windows(R)
Millennium Edition, and a coupon that allows customers to upgrade to Microsoft
Windows(R) XP for $15(3) when it becomes available. To help users get
connected to the Internet quickly, the Gateway Performance 2000XL Digital
Media PC also comes with one year America(R) Online Internet access.(4)
For more information about the Gateway Performance 2000, call
800-846-2106, visit the company's Web site at http://www.gateway.com or go to one of
the nearly 300 Gateway Country stores nationwide.
About Gateway
Gateway (NYSE: GTW) a Fortune 500(R) company founded in 1985, focuses on
building lifelong relationships with consumers, small and medium businesses
and government and education institutions by helping clients meet all their
technology needs. Gateway is ranked as the most admired American company in
the Computers and Office Equipment industry in a Fortune Magazine survey(5)
and is the top brand in customer loyalty and for first-time home computer
purchases of Wintel-based PCs(6). The company had total global revenue of
$9.6 billion in 2000. For more information, visit Gateway's Web site at
http://www.gateway.com.
(1) On-line training: 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
Country training: Passes are not transferable. No refunds are allowed
for Upgrade Passes. Training available at participating Gateway
Country locations. Courses listed may not be available in all
locations. All training: Prices and courses subject to change without
notice. Prices exclude shipping and handling and tax. Gateway
training is not offered as vocational or job training.
(2) Prices and configurations subject to change without notice or
obligation. Prices exclude shipping and handling and taxes.
(3) To qualify for XP Upgrade, must purchase qualifying PC between
June 1-Jan. 31, 2002. Coupon must be redeemed by February 28, 2002.
(4) TO AVOID BEING CHARGED A MONTHLY FEE, CANCEL BEFORE ONE-YEAR PERIOD
ENDS. One-year period begins 30 days from receipt of system. You may
incur surcharges even during promotional period for premium services,
or long distance charges on your phone bill, depending on location and
calling plan. Communication surcharges may also apply with some
access numbers and in AK. For details and access numbers call
1-800-846-2000. Check with your local phone company to determine
whether the access number you select is a local call for your calling
plan. New U.S. members 18 and older only. Major credit card or
checking account required. Use may be limited, especially during peak
usage.
(5) Fortune Magazine, "America's Most Admired Companies," February 19,
2001.
(6) From the Harris Interactive Consumer TechPoll(SM) study of 140,000 PC
owners who use the Internet, released March 5, 2001.
SOURCE Gateway, Inc.
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Related links:
http://www.gateway.com
CONTACT:
Beth Etler of Gateway, Inc., +1-605-232-2637,
beth.etler@gateway.com
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