Gateway Packs Pentium 4 Performance Into Value-Priced Gateway 400 Notebook

July 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Gateway today introduces the Gateway 400 notebook computer for customers who want exceptional speed and performance without paying a premium for portability. Decked out with an Intel Pentium 4 processor 2.0GHz, large display, integrated multimedia and advanced communication capabilities, the Gateway 400 series notebook gives customers top performance and great value. Plus, through September, Gateway is delivering an even better deal to customers with the choice of a $100 mail- in rebate(1) or Microsoft Office XP upgrades on all Gateway 400 notebook PCs.

The configurable Gateway 400 offers the performance and versatility to serve a range of customer needs. The Gateway 400 is great for consumers and small business professionals who need a powerful system they can take on the road, move throughout the office, or access a wireless network. The new notebook is also great for students in college or high school who can access a home or campus network with optional built-in 802.11b WiFi technology. Additionally, the Gateway 400 is ideal for educational institutions that need to maximize budgets when rolling out mobile solutions across campus.

"No company is doing more than Gateway to help customers maximize their mobile computing experience," said Mike Stinson, vice president of mobile products, Gateway, Inc. "The power and performance of the Gateway 400 will help more customers embrace the benefits of mobile computing. And Gateway's in-home installation services, wireless networking solutions and broadband Internet access complement the Gateway 400 and our award-winning notebooks to support the needs of our customers like no one else can."

Helping students and teachers return to school, Gateway offers a $100 mail-in rebate on the Gateway 400, or will add Microsoft Office XP Standard for Students & Teachers free-of-charge to the notebook(2). A $149 value, this special package for students and teachers includes Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Small business customers purchasing the Gateway 400 have the choice of the $100 mail-in rebate or Microsoft Office XP Small Business edition. This version comes with key business applications including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Publisher.

Gateway 400 notebooks deliver outstanding performance with an Intel Pentium 4 processor 2.0GHz. The new notebook also features 256MB DDR SDRAM expandable to 512MB, ATI Mobility Radeon Graphics with 16MB DDR video memory and 20GB to 40GB hard disk drives. Multimedia applications are a breeze with the system's two USB ports, IEEE 1394 interface, and option for CD-RW, DVD-ROM, CD-ROM or CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo drive.

The Gateway 400 also boasts advanced communications capabilities, including an integrated V.92 modem and 10/100 Ethernet. Integrated wireless WiFi 802.11b functionality can be added to the Gateway 400 for only $99.

The Gateway 400 ships standard with Microsoft Windows XP Home and Microsoft Works Suite 2002. Gateway supports the Gateway 400 series with a standard one-year limited warranty(3).

The Gateway 400 is available now in the following configurations:
-- Gateway 400L, starting at $1,399 after $100 mail-in rebate, comes with an Intel Pentium 4 2.0GHz processor, 14.1-inch XGA TFT Display, 20GB hard disk drive and DVD-ROM drive.
-- Gateway 400X, starting at $1,499 after $100 mail-in rebate, comes with an Intel Pentium 4 2.0GHz processor, 14.1-inch XGA TFT Display, 40GB hard disk drive and CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo drive.
-- Gateway 400XL, starting at $1,699 after $100 mail-in rebate, comes with an Intel Pentium 4 2.0GHz processor, 15-inch XGA TFT Display, 40GB hard disk drive and CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo drive.

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.