Providing Business and Consumer Clients with Increased Performance,
Gateway's Next-Generation Ultra-Light Notebook Features Brilliant
High-Resolution Display and Fast Intel Pentium III
600MHz Processors with SpeedStep Technology
SAN DIEGO, Sept. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Combining the computing power and
functionality of a desktop system in an ultra-light portable computer, Gateway
(NYSE: GTW) today introduced the new enhanced Solo(R) 3350, its next
generation of ultraportables. The Gateway(TM) Solo 3350 offers powerful
features in a lightweight, no-compromise notebook computer. It provides
industry-leading expansion and other high-performance features important to
business and consumer users as well as clients in government and education
markets. The new Solo 3350 is also available with Windows 2000, which Gateway
recommends for business clients, due to its enhanced security and mobile
features.
Featuring a sturdy blue metallic, magnesium alloy lid, the Solo 3350 is
both a stylish and durable notebook for business travelers, academic
professionals, students and SOHO clients. With prices starting at $2,199, the
Solo 3350 packs the power of Intel(R) Pentium(R) III 600MHz processors with
SpeedStep(TM) Technology for fast performance with a brilliant high-resolution
display which provides crisp images for streaming video, graphics applications
and Web content. Measuring just one-inch thin and weighing 3.65 pounds
(weight varies by configuration), the Solo 3350 features a 12.1-inch
high-resolution display enabling clients to view more text on screen, ideal
for applications such as spreadsheets, presentations and games. To maximize
business customers' productivity, the Solo 3350 is available with Windows(R)
2000 Professional, which Microsoft(R) designed to be highly reliable and
secure.
Industry-Leading Expansion and Computing Features
The Solo 3350 provides performance, reliability and stability, allowing
SOHO, corporate, government and education customers to connect to the
Internet, their office network and multiple peripherals from the road. The
Solo 3350's Ultra Port Replicator II provides a one-step connection to desktop
peripherals such as a printer, monitor, mouse and keyboard. The port
replicator enables users to transition quickly and easily from the road to the
office and back again. Ports include VGA monitor, parallel, USB, two PS/2,
RJ-45 network, RJ-11 phone, serial, sound and microphone ports and external
media bay connector.
Extending its robust functionality, the Solo 3350 features a standard
external media bay which allows users to carry only the peripherals they'll
need, keeping travel weight to a minimum. All systems include a floppy disk
drive, and a CD-ROM drive is standard on consumer models, optional on business
models. Gateway also offers an optional DVD-ROM drive, allowing users to
customize their system to best fit their usability requirements. The Solo
3350's integrated v.90 modem and 10/100 Ethernet adapter allows business and
consumer users alike to access the Internet, connect to the office network and
use multiple peripherals without carrying additional components.
The Solo 3350's advanced functionality and expandability features are
combined in a small form factor powerful enough to satisfy the demands of
highly mobile professionals, SOHO clients, field service and sales
representatives as well as tech-savvy consumers. The ultraportable's compact
features are designed to optimize efficiency in limited work space conditions
such as on an airplane, commuter train or car. Delivering desktop performance
in a cost-efficient, lightweight design, the Solo 3350 can be configured with
6GB Ultra ATA hard drives (upgradeable to 10GB or 20GB drives) and comes
standard with 64MB of SDRAM, expandable to 256MB. Enhancing its compact
design, the Solo 3350 also features a full-sized, 84-key notebook keyboard,
comfortable enough for any size hands.
Optional Windows 2000 Professional Brings Increased Functionality to
Business Clients
An ideal operating system for Gateway's business clients, Gateway's Solo
3350 can be configured with Windows 2000, which features a rich set of
capabilities specially designed to support the diverse needs of mobile
professionals. As the number of mobile workers continues to rise, ease-of-use
in standalone and networked environments and in accessing the Internet is a
key factor in maximizing employee productivity and satisfaction. Windows 2000
Professional has been designed to meet these needs, making it the operating
system of choice for businesses of all sizes.
In addition, enhanced mobile features in Windows 2000 Professional extends
portable computing capabilities, enabling professionals to work anywhere, any
time. Support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface allows users to
configure the system to conserve battery life. The Hibernate mode turns off
all the power to the computing, taking less than 30 seconds to resume. Waking
from the Suspend mode takes only a few seconds, but can add hours to battery
life. An Offline Folders feature enables mobile users to access network-based
files, folders and favorite web sites when disconnected from the network.
Increased peripheral support allows users to easily connect USB, IEEE 1394
devices, DVDs and scanners.
Availability
The Gateway Solo 3350 is available immediately. For more information
about Gateway computers call 1-800-846-2106, visit the company's Web site at
http://www.gateway.com, or visit one of the 297 Gateway Country(R) stores.
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. In 1999, Gateway was seventh in total return to shareholders among
Fortune 500 companies and tenth in total shareholder returns over the past
five years(2). 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.
(2) According to Fortune Magazine, April 17, 2000.
* Prices and configurations subject to change without notice or
obligation. Prices exclude shipping, handling and taxes.
Gateway, Inc., Gateway, Solo and the Gateway stylized logo are trademarks
or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc.
SOURCE Gateway, Inc.
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CONTACT:
Gateway Business, Ruth Rosene, 949-609-4498,
ruth.rosene@gateway.com, or Gateway Consumers, Beth Etler,
605-232-2637, beth.etler@gateway.com, both of Gateway; or Kari
Garcia of Comm Strategies, 949-753-9292, ext. 244,
kgarcia@commstrategies.com, for Gateway
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