SAN DIEGO, Dec. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Gateway, Inc. (NYSE: GTW) today
introduced the Solo(R) 5350 notebook computer designed for a range of business
users and consumers who need a notebook packed with performance in a highly
portable form factor. The addition of the Solo 5350 further expands Gateway's
award-winning line of Solo notebook computers along with the new entry-level
Solo 1400 notebook computer. (Please see related announcement on the Gateway
Solo 1400, also issued today.)
"As a growing number of computer users work from home offices or in
offices with wireless networks, they're more likely to need the freedom a
mobile PC provides -- but they don't want to sacrifice performance or
reliability for mobility," said Mike Stinson, vice president of mobile
products, Gateway, Inc. "Gateway designed the Solo 5350 for its customers who
need a single computer for unsurpassed performance and productivity in any
environment. Plus, our customers will enjoy the friendly, straight-forward
service and support provided in Gateway stores across the U.S."
The product is perfectly suited for small to large business users who need
a reliable computer for working in the office or on the road. Institutional
and corporate users will appreciate the Solo 5350's use of standard components
and long product lifecycles, which increase stability and reduce the total
cost of ownership. Plus, the device provides high-end performance features
including a Mobile Intel(R) 1.06GHz Pentium(R) III Processor-M, 256MB SDRAM
and a 20GB hard disk drive.
The Solo 5350 combines productivity and entertainment features in a highly
portable 1.36-inch thin, 5.14-pound(4) frame. The Solo 5350 incorporates a
huge 14.1-inch high-resolution display, a combination DVD/CD-RW drive,
advanced 4x AGP graphics and front-firing speakers, which make the system
ideal for displaying presentations, listening to and burning music CDs, and
viewing DVD movies and digital photography.
Gateway customers can rely on the Solo 5350 to keep them connected in just
a few clicks at home, in the office or anywhere they go. The new notebook is
offered with optional integrated wireless connectivity using Wi-Fi (IEEE
802.11b) technology -- a must for government agencies and students at
educational institutions who need to connect to a wireless network. Mobile
professionals can use the Solo 5350's integrated V.90 56K(3) modem and
integrated 10/100 Ethernet and the two USB ports to maximize productivity
while on the road.
The Solo 5350 is available with Microsoft's new Windows XP Professional
Edition and Microsoft Works Suite 2001(5).
The Solo 5350XL is available now at $1,999 (shipping and handling extra).
For more information about the Solo 5350 call 800-846-2106, visit the
company's Web site at http://www.gateway.com or go to one of the nearly
300 Gateway(R) stores nationwide.
Gateway supports its customers with a number of unique service and support
programs. Gateway's Networking Solutions Providers deliver free on-site
consultation, installation support and customized IT services for small
businesses and educational institutions. The Mobile Access program is a suite
of services designed to support the specific needs of the mobile professional.
Gateway's Accidental Damage Protection service for its business customers
repairs damage caused by unexpected events such as spills, drops and power
surges. Additionally, the Critical Loaner service provides back-up computers
at Gateway stores to ensure customers can remain productive when their own
notebook needs repair.
About Gateway
Gateway (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 wrapped in 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. A Fortune 500(R) company founded in 1985, Gateway is
ranked as the most admired American company in the Computers and Office
Equipment industry in a Fortune magazine survey(1) and is the top brand in
customer loyalty and for first-time home computer purchases of Wintel-based
PCs(2). For more information, visit Gateway's Web site at http://www.gateway.com .
(1) Fortune Magazine, "America's Most Admired Companies,"
February 19, 2001.
(2) From the Harris Interactive Consumer TechPoll(SM) study of
140,000 PC owners who use the Internet, released March 5, 2001.
(3) Maximum data transfer rate dependent upon multiple variables.
(4) Weight varies with options.
(5) Pocket Streets for Microsoft(R) Windows(R) CE requires
Windows(R) CE 2.0 or later. Hardware available separately.
SOURCE Gateway, Inc.
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Related links:
http://www.gateway.com
CONTACT:
media, Lisa Emard of Gateway, Inc.,
+1-949-609-4496, lisa.emard@gateway.com
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