The Gateway Performance 2000XL PC Takes PC Users to New Digital Heights

PC Has Everything for Computers Users to Start Enjoying Digital Media Including the New Intel(R) Pentium 4 Processor 2 GHz Aug. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- For computer users eager to embrace the fastest-growing applications for PCs -- digital music, photography and video, Gateway, Inc. (NYSE: GTW) today introduces the new Gateway Performance(TM) 2000XL Digital Media PC desktop computer.

The system includes three Gateway Your:)Ware(SM) digital media solution bundles, giving users the complete collection of hardware, software, and training they'll need to quickly and easily enjoy digital video, photography and music. Combined with the incredible speed of the new Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 processor 2GHz and an LCD flat panel screen, the Gateway Performance 2000XL Digital Media PC delivers powerful technology for digital media in an easy-to-use, all-in-one package.

Gateway includes three Your:)Ware solution bundles with the Gateway Performance 2000XL Digital Media PC:

• Gateway Music:)Ware(TM) CD Creator Pack, which includes a 50 Pack of CD-R Media, CD Stomper Pro(TM) CD Labeler, MusicMatch(R) Jukebox(TM) Plus software, "Using Your PC to Explore Digital Music Your Way" Training(1) and Getting Started Guide
• Gateway Photo:)Ware(TM) Picture This Photo Bundle, which includes MGI PhotoSuite 4 - Platinum Edition, Kodak Premium Picture Paper, "Using Your PC to Explore Digital Photography Your Way" Training(1) and Getting Started Guide
• GatewayVideo:)Ware(TM) Advanced, which includes a 1394 IEEE PCI Card built into the PC, MGI Digital Video Editing Software, Digital Video Camcorder Connector Cable, "Using Your PC to Explore Digital Video Editing Your Way" Training(1) and Getting Started Guide
• To make it easier for customers to get the most out of exciting new digital media possibilities, Gateway Your:)Ware solution bundles include training via CD-ROM, online and in the nearly 300 Gateway Country(R) stores nationwide. (1)

"Lots of people use their computers for web surfing, word processing and email, but now they're ready to enjoy exciting new digital media hobbies," said Michael Ritter, vice president of entertainment, productivity and software solutions, Gateway, Inc. "Since getting started can be overwhelming, we designed the Gateway Performance 2000XL to give Gateway customers everything they need to immediately enjoy the digital media craze. Plus, our customers can turn to Gateway for training to help them create and share digital photos, video and music with friends and family."

Enabling consumers to effortlessly run digital media applications, the Gateway Performance 2000XL Digital Media PC is powered by Intel's new Pentium 4 processor 2GHz. NVIDIA's(R) powerful 64MB GeForce3(TM) graphics card further enhances even the most demanding music, video, multimedia and gaming applications. The PC's crisp 15.1-inch viewable flat panel LCD display and Sound Blaster(R) Live!(TM) Value and 5-piece surround Boston Acoustics(R) speakers transform the PC into a full-blown entertainment PC, with crisp, vibrant images and sound perfect for gaming, multimedia and entertainment.

The system also includes a minimum 256MB Rambus DRAM and 80GB hard drive, giving users ample power and storage for digital media content. The system's IEEE 1394 interface accelerates digital connections for video and multimedia. The Gateway Performance 2000XL Digital Media PC also includes a 16X DVD-ROM drive for gaming applications and entertainment, and a fast 16X/10X40X CD-RW drive for reliably recording digital content.

Gateway will also incorporate Intel's Pentium 4 processors 2GHz into its most advanced desktop computers for consumers and businesses, including the Gateway Performance 2000 and Gateway Professional(TM) S2000, also available immediately. Prices start at $2,999(2) for the Gateway Performance 2000XL Digital Media PC, $1,999(2) for the Gateway Performance 2000 and $1,999(2) for the Gateway Professional S2000.

The Gateway Performance 2000 systems come with Microsoft(R) Windows(R) Millennium Edition, and a coupon that allows customers to upgrade to Microsoft Windows(R) XP for $15(3) when it becomes available. To help users get connected to the Internet quickly, the Gateway Performance 2000XL Digital Media PC also comes with one year America(R) Online Internet access.(4)

For more information about the Gateway Performance 2000, call 800-846-2106, visit the company's Web site at www.gateway.com or go to one of the nearly 300 Gateway Country stores nationwide.

About Gateway
Gateway (NYSE: GTW) a Fortune 500(R) 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(5) and is the top brand in customer loyalty and for first-time home computer purchases of Wintel-based PCs(6). 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) On-line training: Instructor-led courses subject to availability, and students may be required to purchase course materials for certain courses. Customers need Internet access to use this service, and Gateway is not responsible for any connection charges. Gateway Country training: Passes are not transferable. No refunds are allowed for Upgrade Passes. Training available at participating Gateway Country locations. Courses listed may not be available in all locations. All training: Prices and courses subject to change without notice. Prices exclude shipping and handling and tax. Gateway training is not offered as vocational or job training.
(2) Prices and configurations subject to change without notice or obligation. Prices exclude shipping and handling and taxes.
(3) To qualify for XP Upgrade, must purchase qualifying PC between June 1-Jan. 31, 2002. Coupon must be redeemed by February 28, 2002. (4) TO AVOID BEING CHARGED A MONTHLY FEE, CANCEL BEFORE ONE-YEAR PERIOD ENDS. One-year period begins 30 days from receipt of system. You may incur surcharges even during promotional period for premium services, or long distance charges on your phone bill, depending on location and calling plan. Communication surcharges may also apply with some access numbers and in AK. For details and access numbers call 1-800-846-2000. Check with your local phone company to determine whether the access number you select is a local call for your calling plan. New U.S. members 18 and older only. Major credit card or checking account required. Use may be limited, especially during peak usage.
(5) Fortune Magazine, "America's Most Admired Companies," February 19, 2001.
(6) From the Harris Interactivergy efficiency projects in California for a national food processor. Projects at the facility included improving both electricity and natural gas usage and efficiencies. Projects included improving condensate recovery systems to the plant and the boiler, thus reducing natural gas usage significantly, installing automatic controls, dryer replacement and providing incentive administration services for these projects and for improvements implemented directly by the customer. The parties signed the agreement in April and Onsite met a tight timeline to complete the project before the food-processing season started in early July.
Total revenues to Onsite are approximately $625,000 plus a share of savings. Benefits to the Customer include a less than one-year payback for capital spent and state incentives of approximately $80,000 to offset capital expenditures.
"We are pleased to be working on this project and have already identified additional projects at other facilities owned by this customer that we plan to explore now that this project is completed," said Elizabeth Lowe, vice president of Onsite. "Through this and other projects, we are continuing our commitment to improving the efficiency of the food processing industry in California and the West."

Onsite Energy Corporation is a comprehensive energy service company with primary emphasis in California. Onsite assists its customers in reducing electricity and fuel costs by developing, designing, constructing, owning and operating efficient, environmentally sound energy projects. Through its subsidiary, Energy Nexus Group, Inc., Onsite also offers a full range of professional consulting services, which include direct access planning, market assessments, business strategy and public policy analyses, utility deregulation and environmental impact/feasibility studies. It is Onsite's mission to help customers save money through independent energy solutions.

For further information, please contact Richard T. Sperberg, President and CEO, +1-760-931-2400, or Project Contact, Elizabeth T. Lowe, Vice President, +1-925-358-4272, both of Onsite Energy Corporation, info@onsitenergy.com, www.onsitenergy.com.

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