Gateway Delivers Digital Media Notebook for the Masses

Feb. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Gateway, Inc. today introduces the Gateway 400L, a sub-$1,000 notebook with advanced digital media features, including the industry's first integrated six-in-one memory card reader. The new mobile PC is ideal for the growing number of consumers, businesses and educational institutions needing a notebook for web publishing, developing presentations and managing digital media on the go. For a limited time, Gateway customers can get this system with a promotional enhanced configuration for just $999 after a $100 instant rebate. The Gateway 400L will be available for purchase this Friday, Feb. 14.

The Gateway 400L notebook gives customers top performance and great value with features not typically found in an entry-level system. The integrated six-in-one memory card reader enables quick and easy transfer of media or data files from six different types of memory devices: Compact Flash, Secure Digital, Sony Memory Stick, SmartMedia, IBM Microdrive and Multimedia Card. Combine this with the system's 24X CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo drive, and the $999 price (after $100 instant rebate) is unprecedented.

The new Gateway 400L also boasts other features that contribute to all-around great performance including Intel Celeron processor or Pentium 4 processor-M options, a large 15-inch XGA display and the option for 802.11b wireless connectivity.

"Everyone wants a full suite of digital media capabilities, whether they're at home, at work or on the road -- and the Gateway 400L gives customers what they are looking for at an incredible price," said Mike Stinson, general manager, mobile products group, Gateway, Inc. "The Gateway 400L will impress people who are already using digital media applications, or provide a jump start for someone looking to get into it for the first time."

The promotional base configuration of the Gateway 400L features an Intel Celeron 1.8GHz processor, 15-inch XGA display, 256MB DDR RAM (base 128MB module plus additional 128MB free), 30GB hard drive, six-in-one memory card reader, CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo drive and Windows XP Home. The system's two USB 2.0 ports provide fast connectivity to external devices such as printers, cameras, scanners and external storage devices.

The Gateway 400L can be configured to provide the performance and functionality to meet a range of customer needs. Options include upgrades to a Celeron 2.0GHz or Mobile Intel Pentium 4 processor-M 2.0GHz, 40GB hard drive and Windows XP Professional.

The growing support for 802.11b WiFi wireless connectivity in hotels, convention centers, college campuses and in homes makes staying connected easier than ever. Integrated wireless 802.11b functionality can be added to the Gateway 400L for only $99. Plus, the Gateway 400L also boasts advanced standard communications capabilities, including an integrated V.92 modem and 10/100 Ethernet.

Gateway supports the Gateway 400L with a standard one-year limited warranty.

More information about Gateway's products and services is available by calling 800-846-2106, visiting the company's Web site at http://www.gateway.com/ or stopping by one of the Gateway stores nationwide.

Source: Gateway, Inc.