SAN DIEGO, CA (Mar. 19, 2001) -- Gateway, Inc. today delivers a no-compromise notebook for power-users on the go. Combining the world's fastest mobile processor with the largest notebook screen, Gateway's new Solo 9500 allows customers to break the traditional boundaries of power and phone cords to deliver powerful presentations and experience the Internet.

With prices starting at $1,799, the latest addition to Gateway's award-winning Solo family of notebooks offers processing power ranging from 700MHz to 1GHz, packing the power of a high-performance desktop computer in a high-value mobile package. With the new Intel mobile Pentium III processor running at 1GHz and advanced multimedia features, the Solo 9500 handles streaming video and complex graphics with ease, while the 15.7-inch display delivers crisp pictures on a viewing area that rivals large stationary monitors.

Performance computing
The Solo 9500 offers an array of advanced graphics features, including an optional FireWire port to support a range of uses from web site development to financial modeling and video editing. This high-speed connection downloads files up to 30 times faster than traditional USB connections, allowing customers to easily manage and manipulate large video files.

An optional Combo DVD/CD-RW drive makes the Solo 9500 ideal for burning music and video CDs. It also doubles as a personal entertainment center for viewing movies on the optional DVD player.

Gateway's Solo 9500 is now available in configurations for both businesses and consumers, with prices starting at $1,799 for the 15-inch display and $1,999 for the 15.7-inch display with an Intel Pentium III 700MHz processor. The Solo 9500 with the 1GHz Intel Pentium III processor starts at $2,449.

Price Reductions
Gateway also announced reduced prices up to 17 percent on select Solo notebooks. The Solo 3350, including an Intel 700MHz Pentium III processor, 128MB memory and 6GB hard drive is now available at $1,999, a 17 percent savings. Gateway's popular mainstream Solo 5300SE, now includes a new standard three year limited warranty, along with an Intel 650MHz Celeron processor, 128MB memory and 10GB hard drive available at $1,299, a 14 percent savings.

This new pricing combines with the local support Gateway provides through its service options and 300 Gateway Country stores across the nation. Gateway Network Solutions Providers deliver free on-site consultation and integration support for businesses, government and educational institutions. Gateway also offers a variety of mobile specific support programs to provide customers an outstanding mobile value.

For more information about Gateway computers call 800-846-2106, visit the company's Web site at gateway.com.