Gateway PC's Now Available to PeoplePC Members at Great Savings
POWAY, Calif., Dec. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Gateway, Inc. (NYSE: GTW)
and PeoplePC Inc. today announced a strategic alliance making Gateway the
preferred provider for PeoplePC's 550,000 existing and new members. PeoplePC
members will be able to choose a computer bundle comprised of one of several
Gateway desktop PCs, or Gateway notebooks and PeoplePC's Internet service.
PeoplePC members will also be able to choose from a host of peripherals
including printers, cameras and software packages.
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"PeoplePC's members will now have the ability to renew their membership
and upgrade their technology with new Gateway PCs," said Jay Lambke, Gateway's
vice president of institutional markets. "Our industry leading value and
expertise in providing technology solutions for affinity partners and their
consumers make Gateway an ideal resource for PeoplePC's members."
"Our partnership with Gateway allows us to fulfill our mission of
providing our members with the most current technology at the best value from
a recognized industry leader," said Julian King, vice president of marketing,
PeoplePC. "We believe Gateway's computer configurations bundled with
PeoplePC's Internet service create a very compelling offer for our current and
prospective members."
PeoplePC members will be able to choose from Gateway's most popular
systems including the Gateway 300S, 300X and 500X desktops and the Gateway
1450SE notebook. Prices range from as low as $24.95 per month to as low as
$44.95 per month(1) depending on the system and include four years of Internet
access(2). In addition, customers can choose from a host of peripheral
products ranging from digital cameras to MP3 players to software and a
selection of Gateway training packages.
Current PeoplePC members can now renew their memberships by purchasing a
computer bundle including the Gateway computer of their choice and PeoplePC
Internet service. New members should visit PeoplePC at: http://www.peoplepc.com or
call 1-800-PeoplePC to learn more about the Computer Bundles.
About Gateway
Gateway, Inc. (NYSE: GTW), a personal technology company, improves
people's lives through a combination of the latest and best hardware,
communication tools, applications, training and service, all offered with a
custom financing package. The company takes a localized approach, utilizing
its Web site, call centers and nationwide network of Gateway retail stores to
build direct relationships with consumers, small and medium businesses and
government and education institutions. In 2001, Gateway's products and
services received more than 45 awards and accolades and the company was ranked
number one in repurchase brand loyalty for PCs(3). For more information,
visit Gateway's Web site at http://www.gateway.com .
(1) Financing for qualified U.S. residents from MBNA America Bank, N.A.
Monthly payment is an estimate, based on a total purchase price between
$965.35 and $1739.18: (not including shipping/handling and taxes), a 48 month
repayment term, and a 10.95% APR. MBNA will set your APR between 10.95% and
27.99% based on your creditworthiness. The APR is not guaranteed and may
change. Your repayment term and payment amount are estimates which may change
if, for example: MBNA changes your APR, you make late or partial payments,
MBNA assesses fees, you enroll in credit protection or credit insurance, or
you take additional advances. There is a 5% transaction fee on each advance
(fee: min. $5, max. $50) which does not apply for purchases billed by People
PC directly to your account.
(2) In certain areas, telephone toll charges may apply for Internet
access, even during trial periods. Call 1-800-PeoplePC, or visit
http://www.peoplepc.com to find a list of access numbers. Then check the number you
select with your local phone company. You are responsible for determining
whether a call to one of our access numbers will result in telephone toll
charges. Dial-up numbers may be added and removed at PeoplePC's discretion.
All use is subject to PeoplePC's Online Services Agreement and Acceptable Use
Policy.
(3) Source: MetaFacts Technology User Profile, 2001 Annual Edition. Based
on a survey of 6,799 home PC owners.
About PeoplePC
PeoplePC provides individuals, companies and organizations with high
quality, reliable and low cost Internet service. The PeoplePC platform
aggregates the networks of over a dozen telecommunications providers to ensure
quality connections and fewer busy signals for our customers. PeoplePC
provides a range of products and services, all stemming from the belief that
getting online should be easy and affordable. PeoplePC's 550,000 global
subscribers came to us from companies such as Ford Motor Company and Delta
Airlines, organizations such as the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the National
Organization for Women and individually, as everyday consumers.
SOURCE Gateway, Inc.
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Related links:
http://www.peoplepc.com
http://www.gateway.com
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CONTACT:
Media, Greg Lund of Gateway, Inc.,
+1-858-848-2512, greg.lund@gateway.com; or Aimee Fisher of
PeoplePC Inc., +1-415-901-6886, Afisher@peoplepchq.com; or Erin
Mand for PeoplePC Inc., +1-323-866-6040, erin.mand@mslpr.com
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