Jimbo,
Gateway going to sell a Rambust system.
Cool.
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Monday January 31, 7:01 am Eastern Time
Company Press Release
SOURCE: Gateway
Gateway Adds Intel's Pentium III Processor Power to
its E-Series Technical Workstations, Delivering
State-of-the-Art Performance at a Competitive Price
A Powerful Workhorse, the E-5400 Workstation is Targeted To Graphic
Designers, CAD/CAM Engineers and Software Developers
Editor's Summary - Starting at $3,711 the E-5400 Series combines maximum
performance and ample expandability with industry-leading serviceability
and manageability, giving Gateway's customers a stable and reliable platform
that also meets requirements for advanced computing power. - Integrating
Intel's i840 chipset, the system's scalable design supports up to two Intel(R)
Pentium(R) III processors and dual Rambus memory channels supporting up
to four ultra-fast Rambus DRAM modules. The systems' 133MHz front side
bus helps ensure lightning fast throughput.
SAN DIEGO, Jan. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Combining cutting-edge technology with ease-of-use and industry-leading
serviceability, Gateway (NYSE: GTW - news) today announced the addition of Intel's new Pentium III 733MHz
processor to its E-Series technical workstations, and support for faster processors when available. Available
immediately, the E-5400 gives business customers a high- performance workstation in a scalable design, delivering
maximum flexibility and expandability.
Designed for technical professionals, Gateway's state-of-the-art E-5400 is built for speed. Capable of supporting up
to two Intel processors, the E-5400 is a powerful solution for today's computing-intensive applications. ``The
Internet continues to drive our customers' need for faster and more powerful systems,' said Michael Stinson,
director of desktop and portable product marketing, Gateway Business. ``2D/3D Graphic development,
video-intensive web development and extensive financial modeling requires powerful and scalable systems that
provide the flexibility to grow with a company's needs. Our E-5400 workstations meet the needs of a variety of our
business customers, from web designers to financial analysts and software developers.'
Cutting-Edge Design and Features Deliver a Robust Solution
Integrating Intel's i840 chipset, the system's scalable design supports up to two Intel Pentium III processors and dual
Rambus memory channels supporting up to four ultra-fast Rambus DRAM modules. The systems' 133MHz front
side bus and latest 4X AGP graphics help ensure lightening fast throughput, while delivering stunning 2D and 3D
images. A true workhorse, the E-5400 can be configured with 9GB and 18GB 10K RPM Ultra160 drives, and comes
standard with 256MB RDRAM, expandable to 1GB (2GB when 512MB RDRAM modules become available). For
maximum productivity, the E-5400 also features dual monitor support using the Matrox© Millennium G400
32MB 4x AGP graphics accelerator, allowing professionals to work applications on independent displays. The
E-5400 Series comes standard with Microsoft's Windows NT© workstation 4.0, and will also support Windows©
2000 when available, giving customers enhanced security features and high-reliability to keep their business
running smoothly.
Serviceability Features Provide for Ease-of-Use
Featuring a new ATX mini-tower design, Gateway's most powerful workstation features tool-less and rail-less
bays, which provide easy access for the installation and removal of up to nine drives, and also provides easy access to
internal components.
Leading Manageability Features Help Companies Reduce Cost of Ownership
A leader in maximizing ownership costs and value, the E-Series incorporates leading manageability tools, allowing
networked systems to be universally managed by a centralized IT administrator.
Award-Winning Support and Custom Integration Services
Gateway offers a number of service programs that can be tailored to each company's specific needs. All Gateway
business customers have access to a dedicated 24/7 team of technical support professionals with advanced network
training. Gateway's Custom Integration Services (CIS) provides customized products that reduce the time and
expense associated with deploying new systems. For qualifying purchases, Gateway's expert CIS analysts can speed
deployment through factory installation of unique software images, development of image restoration products, asset
tagging, and factory installation of custom hardware beyond the scope of Gateway's standard built-to-order (BTO)
offerings. Increasing efficiency and decreasing costs, CIS utilizes a single point of contact and delivers the
personalized systems directly to multiple sites throughout the customer's organization.
Pricing and Availability for Customized Workstations
All Gateway workstations are built to the specific requirements of each customer. Systems can be built with a variety
of processors, memory configurations, monitors, video accelerators, modems, high-speed networking solutions, hard
drives, CD-ROM speeds and software solutions. The Gateway E-5400 Series of workstations are available directly
from Gateway, at www.gateway.com, or by phone at 1-800-GATEWAY(SM). Customers can also visit one of
Gateway Country© stores, which are located in more than 200 cities throughout the United States. Prices begin at
$3,711.
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 PC revenue in the first, second and third quarters of 1999 (1) and was rated among the top ten best
corporate reputations in America according to a survey conducted in August of 1999 by Harris Interactive and the
Reputation Institute and published in The Wall Street Journal. Gateway employees worldwide provide clients with
services and built-to-order computers that consistently win top awards from leading industry publications.
Gateway had total global revenue of $8.65 billion in 1999 and shipped 4.68 million systems. For more information,
visit our Web site at www.gateway.com
(1) According to GartnerGroup/Dataquest US PC Quarterly statistics. Prices exclude shipping & handling and tax.
SOURCE: Gateway |
