Jim, don't you tell us that GTW is going to start using AMD inside every so often?
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Gateway Takes a Market-Leading Position with Intel's Latest
Mobile Processors
Solo notebook line includes support for 366MHz Pentium II processor
NORTH SIOUX CITY, S.D.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 25, 1999-- Gateway today announced the immediate transition to Intel's® new
Pentium® II and Celeron(TM) mobile processors which have cache integrated onto the processor for better performance. The
performance-enhanced 300PE MHz, 333MHz, and 366MHz Pentium II processors will be offered across the Solo® notebook line. The
mobile Intel Celeron processor at 300MHz will also be available in the Solo 2500.
''Our offering of Intel's new Pentium II processors and Intel's Celeron processor reaffirms Gateway's commitment to being a marketplace
leader by incorporating the latest technological solutions available into our notebook products,'' said Bob Burnett, vice president, mobile
systems.
Benefits of New Intel Processors to Gateway(TM) Notebook Clients
The 300PE MHz, 333MHz and 366MHz Pentium II processors have 256K of integrated cache, resulting in better overall system
performance when compared to previous mobile Pentium II processors. The 366MHz Pentium II processor, the fastest Pentium II available
for notebooks, offers investment protection for future software applications.
The 300MHz Intel Celeron processor for notebooks offers excellent value to clients interested in basic mobile computing. The 300MHz
Celeron processor has 128K of integrated cache, giving clients more performance than the 233MHz Pentium processor with MMX(TM)
technology previously offered by Gateway.
''Gateway's move to immediately incorporate Intel's newest mobile Celeron and Pentium II processors will provide a highly competitive
solution to its notebook clients,'' said Robert Jecmen, vice president and general manager, Intel Mobile and Handheld Products Group.
''Gateway's new Solo mobile PCs offer a range of features and benefits to meet the diverse needs of the performance and value PC
market segments.''
Solo Offerings with 300MHz Celeron Processor
The 300MHz Intel Celeron processor is now available on the award-winning Solo 2500, replacing the 233MHz Pentium processor with
MMX technology. The Solo 2500SE starts at $1,699 with a 300MHz Celeron processor, 12.1 TFT display, 2GB hard drive, floppy and
CD/ROM, and a V.90 modem.
Solo Offerings with the 300MHz, 333MHz, and 366MHz Pentium II processors with Integrated Cache Solo 2500
The Solo 2500 is available with the mobile Pentium II processor at 300PE MHz, 333MHz or a 366MHz. The Solo 2500 is Gateway's most
highly scalable notebook, known for its long battery life(1) and fast performance at excellent price points. The Solo 2500LS with the 300PE
MHz Pentium II processor starts at $2,499, with a 13.3 TFT display and DVD. The Solo 2500XL with a 333MHz Pentium II processor
begins at $2,899.
Solo 3100
The Solo 3100 is available with the mobile Pentium II processor at 300PE MHz, 333MHz, or a 366MHz. This notebook is a fully featured,
lightweight laptop ideal for the frequent traveler who does not want to make a lot of sacrifices while on the road. With a built-in CD-ROM or
DVD-ROM II drive, the notebook weighs around five pounds and begins at $2,349 with a CD-ROM and a 300PE MHz. The Solo 3100LS
begins at $2,999 with a 333MHz Pentium II processor and the 3100XL is priced at $3,199 with a 366MHz Pentium II processor.
Solo 5150
The Solo 5150, Gateway's thin and light, traveling presentation machine, is also available with one of the three new Pentium II processors -
300PE MHz, 333MHz, and the 366MHz. The Solo 5150SE will start at $2,299 with the 300PE MHz Pentium II processor. The Solo
5150LS will ship standard with the 333MHz Pentium II processor for $2,899, and the 5150XL has a 366MHz Pentium II processor for
$3,699.
Solo 9100
Gateway's technology driven, portable desktop machine, the Solo 9100, can be built with the 300PE MHz, 333MHz, or the 366MHz
Pentium II processor. The Solo 9100SE will ship standard with the 300PE MHz Pentium II processor starting at $2,899. The Solo 9100LS
with a 333MHz Pentium II processor will start at $3,299 and the Solo 9100XL with a 366MHz Pentium II processor is priced at $4,499.
Gateway Notebooks Receive Critical Acclaim
The Solo notebook line is quickly becoming a preferred brand for notebook clients. According to IDC, Gateway notebooks rank number
five in U.S. market share for the third quarter of 1998. The Solo line has won numerous awards from top trade publications, including
awards for service and reliability from PC Magazine, PC World and ComputerWorld.
About Gateway
Gateway (NYSE: GTW - news), a Fortune 500 company founded in 1985, provides complete computing solutions for clients worldwide.
The company has manufacturing facilities in the United States, Ireland and Malaysia and employs more than 19,000 people worldwide.
Gateway products and services consistently win top awards from leading industry publications. Revenue for the year 1998 was $ 7.5
billion. For further information, visit Gateway at www.gateway.com.
(1) The Solo 2500 achieved a BatteryMark score of five hours on BatteryMark(TM) version 2.0. Test details may be found on our web site
at www.gateway.com/home/portables/2500_battery_life. Battery life will vary depending on actual use factors such as computer
configuration and application use. BatteryMark is a trademark of Ziff-Davis Inc. in the U.S. and other countries.
All prices and configurations are subject to change without notice or obligation. Prices do not include shipping and handling and any
applicable taxes.
Gateway and the stylized Gateway logo are trademarks, and Solo is a registered trademark of Gateway 2000, Inc. All other brands and
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