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Gateway Delivers Mobile Computing Essentials
Students, Small Businesses and Home Users Can Remain Productive On the Go
With Gateway's Thinner, Stylish and More Powerful Entry Level Solo 1400
 Dec. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Gateway, Inc. (NYSE: GTW) today
introduced the Solo(R) 1400 notebook computer designed for a range of
consumers, small-office/home-office (SOHO) users, students and educational
institutions. Improvements to the notebook include a large high-resolution
14.1-inch XGA TFT screen, a thinner design and greater overall performance.
The Solo 1400 expands Gateway's award-winning line of Solo notebook computers,
complemented today with the new Solo 5350 notebook computer.
"The mobile PC was once just used for computing on business trips -- now it's the center of entertainment, connectivity, productivity and enjoyment away from your desk," said Mike Stinson, vice president of mobile products, Gateway, Inc. "And Gateway makes it easier than ever to do what you want to do with your mobile PC. Classes, support and services are all available at Gateway(R) stores to help our customers get everything they need from one, knowledgeable, friendly source, conveniently located in their own community." The Solo 1400 combines mainstream mobile computing features at a price that is attractive to a range of computer users. The new notebook is perfect for households needing a second computer to fulfill all family members' needs, yet also want the freedom a notebook PC provides. Small business users can rely on the Solo 1400 to deliver the right combination of power, reliability and mobility. Plus, the notebook's available wireless connectivity provides today's students and educational institutions exactly what they need in the classroom or as part of a mobile wireless cart. Computing on the go is easy with the Solo 1400's portable design and connectivity options. The Solo 1400 is a mere 1.28-inch thin, and weighs only 6.8 pounds(4). Solo 1400 users can stay connected in a variety of settings with optional integrated wireless connectivity using Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11b) technology, an integrated V.92 56K modem(3) and integrated 10/100 Ethernet. The large 14.1-inch high-resolution display, front-firing speakers and the choice of storage/playback devices transform the Solo 1400 into a mobile entertainment/multimedia center, perfect for sharing presentations, viewing digital photography, or listening to MP3 audio while on the road. A 10GB hard drive, 24X CD-ROM drive and integrated floppy disk are all standard on the system. The Solo 1400 includes an 850MHz Intel(R) Celeron(R) processor and 128MB of RAM of memory, expandable to 512MB. The Solo 1400 is available with Microsoft's new Windows XP, Home or Professional Edition, and Microsoft Works Suite 2001. The Solo 1400 is available now at a starting price of $1,199 (shipping and handling extra). For more information about the Solo 1400, call 800-846-2106, visit the company's Web site at www.gateway.com or go to one of the nearly 300 Gateway 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 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. MAKE YOUR OPINION COUNT - Click Here SOURCE Gateway, Inc. [] 
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