Gateway Announces Windows 98 PCs with Enhanced Performance and Functionality

Strategic Insights -

Gateway, a global leader in direct marketing of PCs, has begun shipping PCs with the new Microsoft(R) Windows(R) 98 operating system on select systems across its desktop, portable, and convergence line of PCs. According to Bart Brown, vice president of marketing for Gateway, Windows 98 offers a variety of compelling enhancements to the computing experience, including increased performance and reliability, ease of use, and tools for working with emerging technologies. The new operating system provides built-in support for DVD and Universal Serial Bus (USB) technologies, as well as integrated Internet functionality, allowing users to work and play better.

Key Takeaways:

  • Gateway is shipping PCs with Windows 98 on select systems across its desktop, portable, and convergence line of PCs.
  • Windows 98 features increased performance and reliability, ease of use, and tools for working with emerging technologies.
  • The new operating system provides built-in support for DVD and Universal Serial Bus (USB) technologies.
  • Gateway clients can choose between Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows NT, or Windows 3.11 as their operating system of choice.
  • Gateway is offering customized solutions for users, including personalized home systems and business solutions.
  • Gateway's personalization options include the ability to customize systems with the operating system of choice, as well as features like USB ports for future peripheral technologies.
  • The company's Gateway Solo line of mobile products will feature Windows 98 across the platform.
  • Gateway's Destination DMCs will continue to be a leader in the convergence category, with Windows 98 as the standard operating system.
  • Gateway's products and services consistently win top awards from leading industry publications.

Statistics:

  • Revenue for Gateway in 1997 was $6.3 billion.
  • Gateway has manufacturing facilities in the United States, Ireland, and Malaysia.
  • The company employs more than 13,000 people worldwide.
  • Gateway has a range of products, including:

+ Gateway G-Series, GP-Series, E-Series, Destination digital media computer (DMC), and Solo mobile products.

+ Destination DMCs are a leader in the convergence category.

Sources:

  • BUSINESS WIRE, June 25, 1998
  • http://www.gateway.com
  • About Gateway
  • CONTACT: Gateway Kent Hollenbeck, (605) 232-1654 kent.hollenbeck@gateway.com or Greg Lund, (605) 232-1757 greg.lund@gateway.com