Gateway Expands Performance Options for Mobile Clients with New Intel Pentium III Processors

Strategic Insights -

Gateway, a Fortune 250 company, has made available the new Intel Pentium III 800MHz and 850MHz processors for its Solo 9300 and 5300 portable computers. This move adds to the performance and flexibility of these systems, making them ideal for data- and content-intensive applications such as graphic design, spreadsheet computation, database management, and Internet site development. The new processors, which feature Intel's battery-saving SpeedStep technology, also provide clients with great options for desktop-class performance in a portable system.

Key Takeaways:

  • The new Intel Pentium III processors, featuring SpeedStep technology, are available for the Gateway Solo 9300 and 5300 portable computers.
  • These processors offer great options for desktop-class performance in a portable system, ideal for data- and content-intensive applications.
  • The new processor options enhance performance and flexibility, particularly for tasks such as graphic design, spreadsheet computation, and database management.
  • The prices start at $2,800 for the Gateway Solo 9300 and $2,269 for the Solo 5300 models featuring the new Intel Pentium III processors.
  • The new processor options are available now for the nearly 300 Gateway Country(R) store locations nationwide.
  • Gateway, a Fortune 250 company, focuses on building lifelong relationships with consumers and businesses through complete technology personalization.
  • Gateway had total global revenue of $8.65 billion in 1999 and shipped 4.68 million systems.

Statistics:

  • Prices for the Gateway Solo 9300 with the new Intel Pentium III processor start at $2,800.
  • Prices for the Gateway Solo 5300 with the new Intel Pentium III processor start at $2,269.
  • The new processor options are available for the nearly 300 Gateway Country(R) store locations nationwide.
  • Gateway had global revenue of $8.65 billion in 1999.
  • A total of 4.68 million systems were shipped by Gateway in 1999.

Sources:

  • Gateway, Inc.
  • Gateway, Solo
  • Gateway Country(R)
  • Intel
  • The Wall Street Journal
  • Fortune Magazine
  • GartnerGroup/Dataquest US PC Quarterly statistics
  • Harris Interactive and the Reputation Institute
  • NYSE: GTW