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SAN DIEGO, Sept. 10, 2001 - Gateway, Inc. GTW today introduced the new GatewayTM E-3600 desktop computer with Intel® Pentium® 4 processors. The feature-rich systems, starting at $1,199 (1), were designed to be highly manageable for businesses, educational institutions and government agencies that need a powerful, stable, yet affordable desktop computer.

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"Businesses need increased computing power to accelerate everything from Internet research to financial analysis - but they don't necessarily have a bigger budget to accommodate the purchase," said Ajay Gupta, vice president, desktops, Gateway, Inc. "The Gateway E-3600 delivers a one-two punch to improve businesses efficiency and productivity, by providing tremendous performance and robust features in an affordable package."

The Gateway E-3600 features the next-generation Intel 845 chipset, which combines high performance Pentium 4 processors with affordable memory. The highly stable platform provides long component life cycles resulting in reduced IT costs for product requalifications and ongoing support.

Gateway's E-3600 incorporates extensive manageability and security features that make them easy to maintain throughout the organization. Intel's LANDesk® Client Manager and built-in sensors continually monitor the health of the system's vital functions and alert staff of potential problems before downtime occurs. Its Wake-On-LAN technology powers on computers via a network server, helping IT staff to perform routine maintenance during non-working hours. The E-3600 also features remote system alerting capability that alerts IT staff to changes in system settings, configurations and components.

Busy IT organizations will appreciate the highly serviceable design of the E-3600. The systems can be opened via a tool-less entry for quick and easy servicing, resulting in reduced system downtime and increased productivity. Once inside the system, changes and upgrades are a snap with unique design features that give easy accessibility to components, such as a quick-release motherboard, scoreless and rail-less exterior drive bays and tool-free I/O adapter card installation.

Gateway designed the E-3600 to give customers the flexibility to tailor the system to meet their needs and budget. Features include:

  • Intel Pentium 4 1.7GHz and 1.5GHz processors with 400MHz front-side bus so businesses can choose the price/performance combination that meets their needs
  • 20GB or 40GB Ultra ATA hard disk drive for ample storage space
  • A standard 17-inch monitor for optimum viewing
  • A minimum 128MB RAM expandable to 512MB RAM for improved performance
  • 32MB 4X AGP graphics for graphic-intensive applications
  • A standard CD-ROM drive, upgradeable to DVD-ROM and CD-RW drives.
  • Availability of Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional or Microsoft Windows 98 SE
  • A free coupon that allows customers to upgrade to Microsoft Windowsâ XP when it becomes available (2)
  • Standard 3 Year Warranty (3)

Gateway supports its business, government and education customers with a host of services. Free on-site consultation helps customers get the solutions that are right for their needs. An optional four-hour on-site response service program ensures maximum up time for critical business applications, while installation and integration services assist companies who have limited IT resources.

Gateway will also incorporate Intel's Pentium 4 processors and 845 chipset into its desktop systems for consumers. The Performance 1500CS offers a Pentium 4 1.5GHz processor, 128MB memory, 20GB hard drive and 17-inch monitor.

The E-3600 managed desktop platform in a tower configuration is available now at a starting price of $1,199. Prices start at $999 (1) for the Performance 1500CS, also available now.

For more information about Gateway desktops, call 800-846-2106, visit the company's Web site at www.gateway.com or go to one of the 296 Gateway Countryâ stores nationwide.

About Gateway

Gateway GTW a Fortune 500® company founded in 1985, focuses on building lifelong relationships with consumers, small and medium businesses and government and education institutions by helping clients meet all their technology needs. Gateway is ranked as the most admired American company in the Computers and Office Equipment industry in a Fortune Magazine survey (4) and is the top brand in customer loyalty and for first-time home computer purchases of Wintel-based PCs (5). The company had total global revenue of $9.6 billion in 2000. For more information, visit Gateway's Web site at www.gateway.com.

  1. Prices and configurations subject to change without notice or obligation. Prices exclude shipping and handling and taxes.
  2. To qualify for WindowsXP Upgrade, must purchase qualifying PC between June 1-Jan. 31, 2002. Coupon must be redeemed by February 28, 2002.
  3. Visit gateway.com, call 1-800-846-2000 or write to Gateway Terms & Conditions, P.O. Box 1951, North Sioux City, SD 57049-1951 for a free copy of applicable limited warranties and service agreements. Services may be provided by third parties. An authorized representative will determine the method of service provided. You may be required to take or send your product to an authorized location for service.
  4. Fortune Magazine, "America's Most Admired Companies," February 19, 2001.
  5. From the Harris Interactive Consumer TechPollSM study of 140,000 PC owners who use the Internet, released March 5, 2001.

Lisa Emard
(949) 609-4496