Free Gateway Country(R) Clinics and Online Training Help Clients Get More
Productivity From Handheld Technology
SAN DIEGO, Oct. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Gateway (NYSE: GTW) today expanded its
innovative line of Your:)Ware(SM) 2.0 solutions bundles with the introduction
of two handheld packages featuring the award-winning Handspring Visor and
Gateway's personalized training. The new Gateway Companion:)Ware packages,
available immediately, bring Gateway's level of personalization to handhelds
at a time when these devices are transitioning from a popular business aid
into a mainstream electronics product.
"Handhelds have brought a new level of productivity to people on the go
and are becoming more pervasive in our society," said Cliff Holtz, senior vice
president of Gateway's consumer division. "Gateway's ability to show people
how to use their handhelds in a way that's personalized to suit their needs,
combined with the intuitiveness of the Handspring Visor, makes for an exciting
new option."
Gateway's Companion:)Ware Online Training course provides help unlocking
the power and productivity of the Handspring Visor, Springboard Expansion
Modules and the Palm(TM) operating system. In addition, free clinics begin
this weekend in more than 300 Gateway Country stores. The clinics are
designed to introduce users to handheld technology and provide them with
information they can use in personalizing their computing experience.
Gateway's "Getting Started Guide," included with every unit, provides detailed
instructions on how to get up and running quickly in addition to basic set-up
and trouble shooting tips for hardware and software.
"As we continue to build a strong retail position in the U.S., it's
important to look for innovative new ways to reach a broad set of consumers.
Working with trusted brand leaders like Gateway, which have proven experience
increasing consumer's productivity and satisfaction, is a great way to fuel
the momentum we have achieved as a leader in this category," said Ed Colligan,
senior vice president of sales and marketing for Handspring.
Gateway Companion:)Ware packages are designed for mobile professionals,
consumers and students who want to take advantage of 'on the go' personalized
computing solutions. The packages are offered through Gateway Country stores,
gateway.com and via phone at 1-800-Gateway.
Gateway's Companion:)Ware Handheld Solution Packages include the 8MB
Handspring Visor Deluxe handheld computer, USB HotSync cradle, stylus, Palm
Desktop Software and a software link to Microsoft Outlook.
Gateway Companion:)Ware Handheld Solution Packages
The Mobile Pro Package includes the 8MB Handspring Visor Deluxe, Gateway
deluxe leather case by Targus, Gateway Mobile Productivity Software Bundle
featuring DataViz(TM) "Documents to Go" for Windows which allows you to view
Microsoft Word and Excel files on your handheld, Rand McNally Deluxe
Streetfinder(TM) Travel Navigation Software for easy downloading of maps,
directions and travel information and Synergy Solutions' "Simple Sketch(TM)"
that turns your Visor into a sketch pad. To help clients quickly learn to
operate their Handspring Visor, Gateway also includes a "Getting Started
Guide" and the Gateway Companion:)Ware Online Training Course.
The Digital Camera Package consists of the 8MB Handspring Visor Deluxe,
Gateway Mobile Productivity Software bundle plus the IDEO eyemodule(TM)
Digital Camera, Conduit software CD, Gateway "Getting Started Guide" and
Gateway Companion:)Ware Online Training.
Gateway is offering special value pricing on Companion:)Ware packages when
clients also purchase a new Gateway PC. The Mobile Pro package is $379 when
purchased with a Gateway PC and $399 when purchased separately. The Digital
Camera package is $529 with a PC and $579 alone.
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 taxes.
SOURCE Gateway
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greg.lund@gateway.com; or Ruth Rosene, 949-609-4498,
ruth.rosene@gateway.com, both of Gateway
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