 SAN DIEGO, Jul 31, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- While the company continues to expand its consumer electronics portfolio, Gateway, Inc. today also offers customers more PC options with a new line of entry-level desktop PCs -- the Gateway(R) 310 Series -- starting at just $399(1). To meet the needs of a broad range of customers, the new Gateway 310 Series is available in several configurations that include the technology needed for multi-tasking and digital media applications. Configurations offer advanced Intel(R) Celeron(R) and Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 processors, as well as different optical drives including a CD-RW/DVD-ROM. Connecting the broadband- and network-ready Gateway 310 PCs to the Internet is easy with integrated 10/100 Ethernet and an integrated V.92 56K modem(3). The standard configuration of the entry level model -- the Gateway(R) 310SE -- includes an Intel(R) Celeron(R) 2.20GHz processor, 128MB of DDR SDRAM, 40GB hard drive, a CD-ROM drive, Microsoft Windows XP Home, Microsoft Works 7.0 and Norton Anti-Virus software(4). The new computer, which is sold standard without a monitor, is priced at only $399(1). The Gateway 310X defines the top end of the new value line with an Intel Pentium 4 processor 2.40GHz, 256MB DDR SDRAM, 40GB hard drive, CD-RW and DVD-ROM drives, a 17-inch CRT monitor (15.9" viewable), Microsoft Windows XP Home, Microsoft Works Suite 2003 and Norton Anti-Virus software for only $799(1)(4). Microsoft Windows XP Pro is available on the Gateway 310X for an additional $100(1). Beginning August 7, the Gateway 310X will be made available in Gateway stores for consumers to purchase and immediately take home(2). |