Professional Desktop Computers feature tool-free design.

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E-Series is available with 64-bit processor selection, DDR2 memory, SATA hard drives, Firewire ports, on-board RAID support, and 945 chipset as well as dual core processor options. BTX design facilitates access to components without removing front bezel or replacing optical drive retention screws. With resolution of 1,280 x 1,024, Models FPD1775 and FPD1975 are 17 and 19 in. LCD displays with 8 ms response time, contrast ratio of 700:1, and brightness to 300 cd/m².



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Gateway Introduces All BTX Based E-Series Desktop Computers and Sleek Performance Displays for Business Customers


Powerful New BTX Desktops and Flat Panel LCDs Optimized for Networked Environments Include State-of-the-Art Technology and Leading Manageability

Summary:

- New E-Series professional desktops include: ultra-reliable BTX designs, Intel's latest dual core processors and 945 chipset, enhanced graphics fast SATA hard drives and systems that include firewire and on-board RAID support as standard features.

- New LCD displays include: higher contrast ratios, faster response times, increased brightness, height adjustable stands, an energy efficient design, intuitive control menu and optional lockable speaker bar.

IRVINE, Calif., June 30 -- Gateway, Inc. today announced three new E-Series managed desktops and two new Performance flat panel LCDs, significantly expanding choices for its education, government and business customers looking for best-in-class technology at compelling price points.

With today's announcement, Gateway's entire range of business desktops, from entry-level to high-performance, now feature the innovative BTX design that increases reliability of key components by up to 82 percent over traditional ATX designs(1). The new E-Series line includes an all 64-bit processor selection, DDR2 memory, fast SATA hard drives, and the latest Intel(R) 945 chipset as well as dual core processor options.

Gateway is also refreshing its line of Performance Monitors, combining leading technology with easy set-up and compelling new usability features. The flat panel LCDs include high performance panels with higher contrast ratios, faster response times, increased brightness, a height adjustable stand, and a option for a unique lockable speaker bar. Gateway has also increased the one year limited warranty to three years(2), offering an exceptional value.

"Today's announcement further demonstrates our commitment to deliver world-class technology that has a real impact on business customers," said William Diehl, Gateway's vice president of product marketing. "From the improved performance and usability features of our new monitors to taking a leadership position on BTX and offering this technology across our entire professional line, we are demonstrating our dedication to the commercial market. These products speak volumes about our continuing efforts to deliver leading business solutions that are second to none."

E-Series Desktops Combine Innovative BTX Design with Platform Manageability

Gateway was the first to market with a BTX desktop in August 2004, and is the first to take BTX technology across all professional desktops. The innovative, tool-free design makes it fast and easy to access components without having to remove the front bezel or replace optical drive retention screws. In addition, Gateway's BTX designs include dual system fans, keeping internal components cool, reducing noise and increasing reliability.

Gateway(R) E-Series desktops offer advantages in networked environments such as 12+ month product lifecycles, software image stability, and system manageability that can lead to a lower total lifecycle cost. E-Series desktops offer a wide range of configuration options as well as value-added services such as asset tagging and customer specific imaging.

High-Performance Gateway E-6500

Businesses needing all the latest technology in a highly expandable tower design will find the E-6500 a perfect choice. Housed within Gateway's BTX 7-bay chassis is Intel's next generation 945G based motherboard with on-board RAID support, standard firewire ports and Intel(R) Pentium(R) D processor options, all cooled by two large, exceptionally quiet 120mm system fans that move up to three times the airflow of ATX designs. It also supports Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 1.2, the industry's latest hardware security standard.

Customers can choose from 64-bit Intel(R) 600 series or dual-core 800 series processors, memory configurations up to 4GB, SATA hard drives to 400GB(3) and graphics options that range from integrated GMA 950 to performance graphics cards. Designed for digital content creators, analysts and college PC labs, the E-6500 delivers workstation-class performance, expandability and features at an exceptional price. Like all E-Series desktops, it features state-of-the-art manageability in a tool-free, highly serviceable desktop that also addresses IT managers' need for platform stability.

Mainstream Gateway E-4500

Balancing technology with affordability, the Gateway E-4500 is ideal for multi-tasking knowledge workers who rely heavily on their computer for content creation or data analysis. The new E-4500 micro BTX desktops are available in a 6-bay mid-tower today, with a small footprint 3-bay desktop shipping in Q3. Both designs feature an Intel(R) 945G based motherboard, a wide range of 64-bit Pentium(R) processors including dual core, DDR2 memory, SATA hard drives, both PCI and PCI-E x16 expansion capabilities and support for TPM 1.2.

Both the small desktop and mid-tower designs are tool-free for easy serviceability, and leverage the same motherboard, hard drives, optical drives, memory type, BIOS and system image, allowing companies to standardize on a single product family, simplifying ordering and minimizing image management.

Entry-Level Gateway E-2500

Gateway's E-2500 desktop delivers the lowest overall platform cost while incorporating the latest BTX technology. The new E-2500 micro BTX desktops are available in a 6-bay mid-tower today, with a small footprint 3-bay desktop shipping in Q3. Both form factors are ideal for either entry to mid-level professionals as well as budget constrained organizations requiring the lowest overall price in a tool-free managed desktop.

Call centers, K-12 students or data-collection workers will find the E-2500 provides ample computing power for their needs. With integrated graphics performance up to 70% better than the prior generation(4), this value-packed system includes an Intel(R) 915GV chipset, Intel(R) Celeron(R) D or Pentium(R) 4 processors, fast SATA hard drives, DDR2 memory and gigabit LAN.

Like the E-4500, both the small desktop and mid-tower E-2500 designs are tool-free for easy serviceability, and leverage the same motherboard, hard drives, optical drives, memory type, BIOS and system image.

Top Performing Flat Panel LCDs

Gateway's new Performance monitors bring one-stop shopping to business customers through a wide selection of competitively priced, top performing flat panel LCDs that take up 65% less desktop space and consume up to 50% less power and have lower heat output than traditional CRTs. Gateway has also increased the one year limited warranty to three years(2), offering an exceptional value.

Improved Performance

With a resolution of 1280 by 1024, the new 17-inch Gateway FPD1775 and 19-inch Gateway(R) FPD1975 monitors both feature an increased response time of 8ms, providing for better performance of fast moving video and graphics. An improved contrast ratio of 700:1 makes it easier to view black and white content, and an increase of brightness to 300 cd/m2 brings out more color saturation, making all images easier to see. Both displays support analog and digital input; the digital DVI-D input provides a pure digital connection and the highest-quality image.

In addition, the angle has also been improved (increased by 10 degrees horizontal and 5 degrees vertical), allowing multiple people to view the content on the display, a key benefit for viewing presentations. A height adjustable stand allows the monitors to be raised or lowered, rotated, swiveled and tilted, further increasing their usability. For example, tilting the screen in portrait mode allows easier viewing of web pages and long word documents.

User Friendly Features

The new Performance line includes a number of user-friendly features, including the patent-pending EzMenu(TM) on-screen menu that makes adjusting settings, such as brightness and contrast, straightforward. An intuitive user interface guides the user through the adjustments.

The optional speaker bar easily attaches to the bottom of the Gateway's new displays, offering higher quality audio than embedded speakers. Dual earphone inputs at each side of the speaker bar allow two students to simultaneously share a monitor and quietly view education software or presentations without the headphones wires crossing the keyboard. The speaker bar also includes a microphone input for verbal note taking or recording classroom lectures.

New security features help customers protect their investment with optional key-based cable locks, combination-based cable locks or multi-component system locks that secure the entire system in one loop. For added convenience and less clutter, the speaker bar can be locked directly to the monitor with just one lock. The monitor can also be locked to the desktop through Kensington lock design.

Environmentally Friendly and Cost Effective

"LCD technology has proven to be a very cost effective solution in a business environment," said John Schindler, Gateway's director of display products. "Not only is their life expectancy two to three times longer, but less screen flicker and image distortion is easier on the eyes, ultimately providing an increase in end user productivity and overall satisfaction."

LCD displays are also environmentally friendly; energy efficient, they require less power than traditional CRTs, and their smaller designs means less plastics and hazardous materials are used or discarded. Even packaging and transportation costs are lowered because more products can be shipped per container.

Meeting a key state and local government requirement, Gateway's new monitors meet TCO 99, a strict environmental standard that addresses a host of environment, ergonomics, usability, emission of electrical and magnetic fields, energy consumption and electrical and fire safety concerns, including a reduction of power consumption after a certain amount of inactivity.

Pricing and Availability

Gateway's new Performance monitors will be available July 14th; pricing for the 17-inch Gateway FPD1775 and 19-inch Gateway FPD1975 is $329.99 and $399.99 respectively.

E-Series Desktops (sample configurations and pricing)

                    E-2500            E-4500          E-6500
Mid-Tower Mid-Tower Tower

Operating system Microsoft(R) Microsoft(R) Microsoft(R)
Windows(R) XP Windows(R) XP Windows(R) XP
Professional Professional Professional
Edition Edition Edition

Processor Intel(R) Intel(R) Intel(R)
Celeron(R) D Pentium(R) 4 Pentium(R) D
Processor 331 Processor 521 Processor 820
(2.66 GHz, with HT (2.8GHz, 800MHz
533MHz FSB, Technology FSB, 2MB L2
256K L2 cache) (2.80 GHz, cache)
800MHz FSB, 1MB
L2 cache)

Chipset Intel(R) 915GV Intel(R) 945G Intel(R) 945G
with DDR2 Chipset with Chipset with
Support DDR2 Support DDR2 Support

Memory 256MB DDR2 Dual 512MB DDR2 Dual 512MB DDR2 Dual
Channel 400MHz Channel 533MHz Channel 533MHz
SDRAM SDRAM SDRAM

Hard drive 40GB SATA 40GB SATA 80GB SATA

Optical drive CD-ROM drive CD-ROM drive CD-RW/DVD combo
drive

Case 6-bay Micro BTX 6-bay Micro BTX 7-bay BTX
mid-tower case mid-tower case tower case

Expansion slots 2 PCI Slots, 1 1 PCI-E x16,1 1 PCI-E x16,
PCI-E x 1 PCI-E x1, and 2 PCI-E x1, and 3
full height PCI full height PCI
slots slots

Video Integrated Integrated Integrated
Intel(R) Intel(R) Intel(R)
Graphics Media Graphics Media Graphics Media
Accelerator 900 Accelerator 950 Accelerator 950
with up to with up to with up to
128MB shared 224MB shared 224MB shared
memory memory memory

Warranty Desktop Value Desktop Value Desktop Value
Plus Service Plus Service Plus Service
Plan -- 3 year Plan -- 3 year Plan -- 3 year
warranty warranty warranty

Price US $659.00 US $889.00 US $1,059.00


For more information on Gateway products, customers can visit www.gateway.com or call 1-800-GATEWAY. Solution providers and value added resellers (VARs) interested in partnering with Gateway through the ProNet Partner Program can find more information at www.gateway.com/pronet.

Business Services

Gateway provides a comprehensive array of services specifically designed to meet the needs of businesses and institutions including a Three-Year Parts and Labor, Three-Year On-site, Next-Business-Day Limited Warranty(2). Gateway's optional two or four-hour on-site response program provides a heightened level of support for businesses needing maximum up-time(2). Gateway offers a range of service programs including 24x7 phone support through a dedicated team of MCSE, CNE and Linux certified technicians(2). Gateway also provides end-to-end services for a range of business needs, including hardware and software installation, network configuration development, network and system integration, training, security, and system maintenance.

Gateway Professional

From value-priced servers to ultra-reliable desktops to comprehensive services, Gateway has served organizations for 20 years. Gateway uses its multi-channel approach to make the purchase, use and support of technology simple. Gateway customers include many of the world's leading organizations, such as the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency, the University of Arizona, Harvard University, California Highway Patrol and others. For more information on Gateway Professional solutions, visit www.gateway.com/business.

About Gateway

Since its founding in 1985, Irvine, Calif.-based Gateway (NYSE: GTW) has been a technology pioneer, offering award-winning PCs and related products to consumers, businesses, government agencies and schools. After acquiring eMachines in early 2004, Gateway is now the third largest PC company in the U.S. and among the top ten worldwide. The company's value-based eMachines brand is sold exclusively by leading retailers worldwide, while the premium Gateway line is available at major retailers, over the web and phone, and through its direct sales force. See www.gateway.com for more information.

All offers subject to change without notice or obligation and may not be available through all sales channels. Prices exclude shipping and handling. Applicable taxes extra. Gateway Terms and Conditions of Sale apply. Intel, Pentium and Centrino are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. Other product or service names mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners.

(1) Accolade Engineering Solutions, January 2005. The Arrhenius Acceleration Reaction Rate Model is used to estimate the improvement in mean time to failure (MTTF) based on temperature of the component.

(2) Limited warranties and service agreements apply; visit gateway.com or call 1-800-846-2000 for a free copy. Service agreements are issued and performed by third parties. May not be available in all locations. On-site service technician will be sent if necessary, following phone-based troubleshooting. Availability varies. Other conditions apply.

(3) Accessible capacity varies; MB = 1 million bytes; GB = 1 billion bytes.

(4) Based on 3D Mark 05 benchmark tests conducted by Intel comparing 865 and 915 integrated graphics performance.

CONTACT: Bryan Sherlock of Gateway, Inc., +1-949-471-7756, bryan.sherlock@gateway.com

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