Gateway to Supply Award-Winning Convertible Notebook PCs for the State's
Technology Immersion Pilot Project
IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Gateway, Inc., the
nation's third-largest PC company, is earning high marks with the
announcement of a $2.2 million agreement with the Illinois State Board of
Education. As part of the contract, Gateway will provide convertible
notebook PCs and support services to five Illinois school districts for the
state's Technology Immersion Pilot Project.
Gateway is working in tandem with the Illinois Board of Education to
make the Technology Immersion Pilot Project a success. Gateway is providing
participating schools a complete solution, including best-in-class
technology and excellent service that is delivered from call centers
located in North America.
"We are excited to partner with Gateway to help close the digital
divide," said Illinois Lt. Governor Pat Quinn. "Laptops are the textbooks
of tomorrow. I applaud the Board of Education and these forward-thinking
schools for electing to engage in an innovative program that prepares
students for success in the workplace and beyond."
The Gateway(R) M285 Convertible Notebook PCs will be given to teachers
and sixth graders for use as a teaching tool to support day-to-day
instruction and student testing. The convertible notebook's unique design
allows it to be easily "converted" from notebook into tablet-mode by simply
swiveling and folding down the display. The tablet enables students to use
the PC with the digital pen for numerous activities including, solving
mathematical equations, drawing diagrams, editing documents and taking
notes directly on the widescreen display. Teachers are able to enhance the
curriculum and classroom collaboration by taking advantage of the
functionality of the convertible notebooks.
The Gateway M285s will be used to support multiple programs within the
Technology Immersion Pilot Project, a joint effort between Illinois State
Lt. Governor Pat Quinn's office and the Illinois State Board of Education.
The project supplies students with the laptops equipped with science and
math tutorials; word processing, note taking and spreadsheet software. In
addition, educators will benefit from professional development training and
schools will receive technical assistance to aid in developing a
school-based laptop network.
"We admire Lt. Governor Quinn and the Illinois State Board of Education
for their strategic approach to increasing student engagement," said Vin
Riera, Gateway vice president, professional sales. "Leveraging technology
in the classroom contributes to stronger student involvement and
attendance. It's fulfilling to see that our convertible PCs are enriching
the learning experience and preparing students for the workplace of the
future."
For more information about the Technology Immersion Pilot Project,
please visit http://www.IllinoisConnect.org.
North America Based Telephone Technical Support; Service and Warranty
Information
Gateway's commitment to quality and reliability is evident in its
award-winning line of PCs and displays as well as in its exceptional
service and support programs. While many PC vendors go off-shore to save
service costs, Gateway's telephone technical support for U.S. customers is
100 percent based in North America(1). Customers are assured their calls
are handled by knowledgeable, experienced, well-trained and dedicated
support agents close to home.
Gateway's product offerings are supported by the company's standard
limited warranty options(2). Additional service and support options are
available. In addition, the company's extensive online support center helps
customers maximize their PC investment; it gives them easy access to
customer support representatives and information on important issues such
as warranties, technical issues and upgrading.
Gateway Professional
From ultra-reliable desktops, notebooks and servers to comprehensive
services, Gateway has served organizations for 20 years. Gateway makes
technology purchase, use and support simple through the programs developed
for education, government and business customers. The ProNet Partner
Program's channel-friendly benefits help solution providers strengthen and
grow their businesses. Gateway customers include many of the world's
leading organizations, such as the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency, the
University of Arizona, State of California, State of New York and others.
For more information on Gateway Professional solutions, visit
http://www.gateway.com/business.
About Gateway
Since its founding in 1985, Irvine, Calif.-based Gateway (NYSE: GTW)
has been a technology pioneer, offering award-winning PCs and related
products to consumers, businesses, government agencies and schools. See
http://www.gateway.com for more information.
(1) Service methods subject to change without notice or obligation.
(2) Limited warranties and service agreements apply; visit gateway.com or
call 1-800-846-2000 for a free copy. Service agreements are issued
and performed by third parties. May not be available in all
locations. Phone charges may apply for tech support.
SOURCE Gateway, Inc.
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Related links:
http://www.gateway.com
http://www.IllinoisConnect.org
CONTACT:
Erin Davern of Gateway, Inc.,
+1-949-471-7785, erin.davern@gateway.com
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