SAN DIEGO, Dec. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Christmas gift buying just got a lot
easier for last-minute shoppers. Again this year, Gateway, Inc. (NYSE: GTW)
is offering its Holiday Quick Ship program and also will stock some PCs in
stores. The Holiday Quick Ship program offers Gateway customers the ability
to order one of six pre-configured desktop or portable systems by Dec. 22,
with the assurance that their order will be delivered in time for Christmas.
Beginning Dec. 19, Gateway stores across the country will carry a limited
supply of pre-built PCs for customers to take home on the spot. Shoppers
interested in a standard PC without customization features can get an
award-winning Gateway PC with no waiting for delivery -- right up until 5 p.m.
on Christmas Eve or while supplies last.
"Last year our customers really appreciated having some additional ways to
buy a Gateway PC for holiday gift-giving," said Bart Brown, Gateway senior
vice president. "As a direct seller with retail stores nationwide, Gateway is
able to modify its distribution when we need to serve special customer needs
-- and people who call, click or come into a Gateway store will see we've got
some great gift ideas for them."
Through 2:00 p.m. (CST) on Saturday, Dec. 22, customers ordering Holiday
Quick Ship PCs will be guaranteed delivery in time for Christmas, or Gateway
will refund shipping and handling charges. Additional shipping and handling
charges of up to $100 per system may apply.
Customers who prefer to purchase Quick Ship PCs can choose from the
following systems*, while supplies last:
-- Gateway 300X PC featuring an Intel Celeron 1.2GHz processor for $1,199
-- Gateway 500S PC featuring an Intel Pentium 4 1.5GHz processor for
$1,297
-- Gateway 500X PC featuring an Intel Pentium 4 1.5GHz processor for
$1,398
-- Gateway 700S PC featuring an Intel Pentium 4 1.8GHz processor for
$1,499
-- Gateway Solo 5300CL featuring an Intel Pentium III 1.0GHz processor for
$1,599
-- Gateway Solo 9550SP featuring an Intel Pentium III 1.06GHz processor
for $1,874
Gateway also offers more basic PCs starting as low as $599.
Free Holiday Video Greetings
For many Americans, keeping in touch with family and friends across the
miles is more important this year than ever. A video greeting is also a great
way to share a smile and holiday wishes for loved ones in the military serving
overseas. From now through Jan. 1, 2002, holiday shoppers are invited to stop
by any Gateway store and send a free video greeting to anyone, anywhere in the
world with an email address.
To locate the Gateway store nearest you, visit
http://www.gateway.com/country/index.shtml or call 1-800-GATEWAY.
*System configurations and prices subject to change without notice.
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.
SOURCE Gateway, Inc.
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Related links:
http://www.gateway.com
CONTACT:
Cory Baker, +1-858-799-3783,
cory.baker@gateway.com, or Tamara Shetler, +1-858-848-3889,
tamara.shetler@gateway.com, both of Gateway, Inc.
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