Order by Friday and Delivery Is Guaranteed by December 24
POWAY, Calif., Dec. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Last-minute shoppers
looking to give the gift of a custom-built Gateway desktop PC still have time,
thanks to Gateway's holiday delivery guarantee. Gateway customers can order
built-to-order Gateway 300, 500 and 700 Series PCs up to noon (EST) Friday,
December 20, 2002, with delivery assured by December 24.(1)
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"It's another way for our customers to benefit by buying direct," said
David Turner, Gateway's senior vice president of sales and marketing.
"Gateway customers can still get a holiday desktop PC built especially for
them with the latest technology at the best price. With six fewer shopping
days this year, many customers find themselves in a last-minute squeeze -- our
holiday delivery guarantee is a great option for them."
Customers can order a Gateway 300, 500 or 700 Series PC until 12:00 p.m.
(EST) December 20, 2002 and have it arrive on or by December 24. If the
system fails to arrive due to conditions within Gateway's control, customers
who received free shipping will receive a $50 credit toward any Gateway
purchase. Customers who paid for their shipping will receive a full refund
for the shipping and handling costs paid.
In addition to its award-winning built-to-order PCs, Gateway stocks a
selection of pre-built notebook and desktop PCs in its more than 270 Gateway
stores nationwide. Last-minute shoppers can purchase these systems until the
stores close Christmas Eve at 5:00 p.m. local time. They can also shop for a
host of digital consumer electronics products including digital cameras, MP3
players, digital video gear, software, printers and accessories and the new
Gateway 42" Plasma TV and display.
And for a limited time, customers who purchase either a 700XL desktop or a
Gateway 600XL notebook PC will get a Gateway 300S desktop PC for free. It's
an opportunity to get a free desktop PC with the perfect balance of processing
speed, memory and hard drive with the purchase of an award-winning,
high-performance Gateway 700XL or 600XL.
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(2). For more information,
visit Gateway's Web site at http://www.gateway.com .
(1) Guaranteed Holiday delivery available only in the Continental U.S. on
select home desktop PCs and is subject to part availability and
finance/credit card approval (if applicable). Must be ordered by
12:00 pm EST on 12/20/02. You will receive your PC on or before
12/24/02 or Gateway will refund your shipping costs. Premium
shipping charges may apply to meet 12/24/02 delivery. May be
combined with the Free Shipping offer until 12/18/02 after such date
consumer must pick between promotions. If a system purchased under
the Free Shipping and Guaranteed Delivery offers is not received by
12/24/02 the customer will receive a $50 Gateway in-house credit.
Free Shipping offer applies only to Continental U.S. orders and does
not apply to Gateway store orders.
(2) Source: MetaFacts Technology User Profile, 2001 Annual Edition.
Based on a survey of 6,799 home PC owners.
SOURCE Gateway, Inc.
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CONTACT:
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