DRBES,
Re: AMD -- Gateway offers k6-2 475
This may explain the uptrend a tad as well.
Enjoy:
Gateway Turns Up the Heat on Entry Level Consumer Desktops
Business Wire - May 10, 1999 11:08
NORTH SIOUX CITY, S.D.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 10, 1999--
Latest Complete Solution Starts At Just $1,499
Gateway (NYSE:GTW), today unveiled a computer, printer and ISP package aimed at entry level consumers and built around AMD's latest AMD-K6(R)-2 processor running at 475MHz.
The system, available immediately, is the Gateway Select 475 desktop PC preloaded with software, Canon bubblejet color printer and one year of gateway.net Internet access all for $1499.
"We've taken a powerful computer, color printer, Internet access, service and support options, and combined them into a complete system that we can personalize for every client," said Mike Holstein, director of desktop products, Gateway. "Gateway talks to 50,000 people every day. They tell us what they want. This system delivers the features our clients want with the Gateway value they deserve."
The Gateway Select systems are a great choice for anyone looking for a reasonably priced, feature-rich desktop computer that offers alternative components from makers like AMD and Corel. Gateway Select systems offer Internet surfers, gamers, students, bosses, and parents high multimedia performance and versatility at low cost.
The new Gateway Select 475 includes an AMD K6-2 475MHz processor, 64MB SDRAM, 8.4GB UATA hard drive, integrated audio and 8MB AGP video, EV700 17" (15.9" viewable) monitor, 13x/32x CD-ROM drive, 2-piece speaker system, TelePath(R) 56K Internet/Fax Modem, Cannon color bubblejet printer, Microsoft(R) Windows(R) 98 and Corel Word Perfect(R) Suite 8, and one year of gateway.net(SM) Internet access(1) all for $1,499.
"AMD is pleased to provide powerful processors for the new Gateway Select 475 personal computer," said Dave Sheffler, vice president of sales, Americas, AMD. "The combination of our 475-MHz AMD-K6-2 processor and Gateway's impressive package of computer and peripherals creates the ideal, complete technology solution for today's consumer."
For more information personalized technology solutions including the Gateway Select 475 and other award-winning PCs, click www.gateway.com, call the 1-800-GATEWAY(SM) line, or come in to any Gateway Country(R) store.
About Gateway
Gateway (NYSE:GTW - news), a Fortune 250 company founded in 1985, focuses on building lifelong relationships with consumers and businesses through complete technology personalization. Gateway ranked number one in U.S. consumer desktop PC sales in the fourth quarter of 1998(2). Our 19,000 employees worldwide serve clients with services and built-to-order computers that consistently win top awards from leading industry publications. Gateway had total global revenue of $7.5 billion in 1998 and shipped 3.54 million systems.
For more information, visit our Web site at www.gateway.com.
(1). No monthly fee 1st year. Rural access $3.95/hour. Local access $1.50/hour over 150 hours. 12 months runs from delivery. Must register w/30 days of delivery.
(2). According to Gartner Group/Dataquest US PC Quarterly statistics.
Gateway, the stylized Gateway logo, and 1-800-GATEWAY are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway 2000, Inc. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Price and configurations subject to change without notice or obligation. Prices exclude shipping and handling and taxes.
CONTACT: Gateway, South Dakota
David Pendery, Marketing Communications
(605)232-1433
david.pendery@gateway.com
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