Gateway Announces Gateway M255-E Notebook

New Addition to E-Series Notebook Line for Professionals Features Intel Centrino Duo Mobile Technology, All-Day Battery Life, Modular Bay Design and Smart Card

IRVINE, Calif., March 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Gateway today unveiled
its new lightweight performance Gateway(R) M255-E notebook, which provides
usability and IT-friendly features that make it ideal for professional
customers such as businesses, educational institutions and government
organizations that need to balance performance with IT simplification and
cost-savings.

Building on the company’s award-winning Gateway M250 notebook, the Gateway
M255-E has been redesigned to provide even more benefits for networked
professional environments. For example, the M255-E helps reduce costs and
ease support issues by providing stable images and sharing components and
accessories with the company’s award-winning E-Series M-465 and M-685
notebooks for professional customers.

The Gateway M255-E also delivers a leading-edge balance of performance
features and mobility. The system boasts advanced features for on-the-go
computing, including WiFi connectivity, optional integrated Bluetooth, an
integrated optical drive and a large 14.1-inch widescreen display. Delivering
the latest in processor technology, the new notebook utilizes Intel(R)
Centrino(R) Duo Mobile Technology and an Intel(R) Core(TM) Duo processor,
which houses two execution cores that can perform multiple computing tasks at
once for a superior computing experience(1).

“The Gateway M255-E builds on our popular M250 with a redesigned form
factor and an ideal combination of features for professionals,” said Chad
McDonald, director of notebook product marketing, Gateway. “Shared components
and accessories like the port replicator, modular bay optical devices and
batteries make the M255-E and the entire Gateway E-Series professional
notebook line IT-friendly, since they are easy to deploy, maintain and
service. Plus, the addition of a Smart Card reader for advanced security
takes the M255-E notebook to the top of the must-see list.”

Lightweight Notebook Delivers Performance, Flexibility, Security
The Gateway M255-E is truly a mobile powerhouse. Customers can choose
from four Intel Core Duo Processors all featuring Intel Centrino Duo Mobile
technology for fast handling of multiple tasks(1). Weighing only
5.21 pounds(2), the lightweight PC delivers extended battery life of up to
nine hours on a single charge using a combination of the high-capacity
(12-cell) and modular bay batteries(3). Plus, optional integrated Bluetooth
technology allows customers to break free from cumbersome cables in order to
wirelessly connect to peripherals such as printers and headsets.

The new Gateway M255-E features technology extras that boost customer
enjoyment and productivity, such as a stunning 14.1-inch widescreen display
that provides 25 percent more pixels over non-widescreen 14-inch displays.
The integrated hot-swap modular bay gives customers the flexibility to choose
the functionality they need without the extra weight of unnecessary
accessories. Customers can fill the modular bay with a double-layer DVD-R/RW
drive or other optical drives, 6-cell modular battery, floppy drive, second
hard drive or weight saver. Other cutting-edge features such as fast SATA
hard drives and dual channel DDR2 memory further optimize performance.

The performance notebook also helps professionals remain secure on the go.
It boasts an integrated Smart Card reader for businesses, government agencies
and educational institutions that want to reduce security risks by verifying
identity and authenticating access. Like Gateway’s entire line of
professional notebooks, the Gateway M255-E also features the company’s
GatewayShield security offering, described in detail below.

Leading Investment Protection for the Enterprise

In addition to sharing components and accessories with other E-Series
notebooks, the Gateway M255-E offers image stability and managed lifecycles of
more than 12 months. The highly scalable M255-E notebook platform can be
configured to order, so professional customers have the ability to customize
key features and standardize on a single platform to reduce costs, while still
meeting a variety of needs. A number of options may be customized, such as
the processor, hard drive and memory. The Gateway M255-E comes standard with
Microsoft Windows(R) XP Professional Edition and meets or exceeds Microsoft’s
Windows Vista Planning Guidelines.

Model for Home Customers and Students

In addition to the M255-E for business, education and government
customers, Gateway will offer the same lightweight notebook called the Gateway
NX260X optimized for home, home office and small business customers. The new
notebook comes standard with Microsoft Windows XP Media Center and is priced
starting at $999.99. As with its professional counterparts, this notebook can
also be configured with several options.

Comprehensive Security Solutions via GatewayShield

GatewayShield(7), a comprehensive security solution that combines
hardware, data and Internet protection, is offered to support the new Gateway
M255-E and NX260X. The notebooks are available with optional technology that
tracks it if lost or stolen, either Computrace(R) Complete embedded in
firmware for professional customers or Lojack for Laptops(R) for home
customers(4). Additionally, the M255-E for business and professional
customers is TPM 1.2 hardware ready, providing compatibility for data
protection through encryption user authentication and comprehensive password
management.

Gateway helps customers protect the data on their notebooks from online
attacks. The new Gateway M255-E for professionals comes with a 90-day
complimentary subscription of Symantec Client Security(8), which protects the
systems from security risks and intrusions such as spyware, unauthorized
network access and mass mailer attacks. The NX260X for home and home office
customers are pre-installed with a 90-day trial of McAfee Internet Security
Suite(TM) (Anti-Virus, Anti-Spam, Anti-Spyware, Firewall and Parental
Control)(8) and also come with a complimentary pro-active upgrade tool called
BigFix(R), which identifies and sends messages offering updates and general PC
maintenance(5).

Pricing and Availability

The M255-E is priced starting at $1,399.00 and may be ordered now direct
from Gateway via 1-800-GATEWAY or http://www.gateway.com.

Service and Support Programs

The new Gateway M255-E notebook PC is supported by the company’s standard
limited warranty options(6). Additional service and support options are
available. Gateway’s commitment to quality and reliability is evident in its
award-winning line of PCs as well as in its exceptional service and support
programs. The company’s extensive online support center helps customers
maximize their PC investment; it gives them easy access to customer support
representatives and information on important issues such as warranties,
technical issues and upgrading.
For more information on Gateway products, customers can visit
http://www.gateway.com or call (800) 846-2000.

About Gateway

Since its founding in 1985, Irvine, Calif.-based Gateway (NYSE: GTW) has
been a technology pioneer, offering award-winning PCs and related products to
consumers, businesses, government agencies and schools. After acquiring
eMachines in early 2004, Gateway is now the third largest PC company in the
U.S. and among the top ten worldwide. The company’s value-based eMachines
brand is sold exclusively by leading retailers worldwide, while the premium
Gateway line is available at major retailers, over the web and phone, and
through its direct and indirect sales force. See http://www.gateway.com for
more information.

All offers subject to change without notice or obligation and may not be
available through all sales channels. Prices exclude shipping and handling.
Applicable taxes extra. Gateway Terms and Conditions of Sale apply. Intel
and Centrino are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or
its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. Other product or
service names mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners.

1. Performance may vary. See http://www.intel.com for additional information.
2. Weight varies with options.
3. Battery life varies depending upon use and configuration.
4. Services offered by Absolute Software Corp. and not Gateway. Terms
and conditions may apply. Log onto http://www.absolute.com/PDF/EULA.pdf for
complete details.
5. Internet connection required.
6. Limited warranties and service agreements apply; visit gateway.com or
call 1-800-846-2000 for a free copy. May not be available in all
locations. Phone charges may apply for tech support.
7. Internet connection required. Additional subscription charges may
apply. Please see http://www.gateway.com/programs/gwshield for terms
and conditions.
8. 90 days of complimentary updates included. Internet connection
required.

SOURCE Gateway, Inc.