Gateway's First FX Edition Notebook is a Mobile Media and Gaming Powerhouse

Gateway extends attributes of its award-winning FX-Series desktop
PCs to new notebook line to deliver leading-edge mobile performance at
competitive prices
LAS VEGAS & IRVINE, Calif.--(Business Wire)--Gateway today debuts its new P-Series FX Edition notebooks, giving
tech enthusiasts and gamers everything they need in a notebook PC
without the price premium typically associated with such PCs. (See
additional announcement today from Gateway regarding new FX desktops.)

Gateway's lauded "FX" line of desktop PCs for digital media,
gaming and other advanced applications was the inspiration for the new
"FX Edition" notebooks. Like Gateway's FX desktop line, the new
P-Series FX Edition notebooks provide the outstanding performance and
features that PC enthusiasts demand. The notebook line includes
world-class technologies, such as the NVIDIA(R) GeForce(TM) 8800M GTS
512MB GDDR3 graphics solution, HDMI and ESATA ports, as well as a
vibrant 17-inch display.

Gateway designed the P-Series FX Edition to be available with a
range of technology and features at varied price points. So, while the
new notebook line is ideal for demanding gamers and enthusiasts who
want the latest technology, it will also be perfect for digital media
hobbyists and casual PC game players.

"The first-rate features give the P-Series FX Edition notebooks
the extra edge for everything from editing a video of a special
vacation to playing the latest DirectX(TM) 10 games," said Todd
Titera, Gateway's senior manager of mobile products. "And while
enthusiasts and gamers will love the new notebooks, independent
professionals such as photographers, designers and developers will
appreciate that they can use the P-Series FX Edition's advanced
technology and features to remain productive while away from the
office."

The Gateway P-Series FX Edition will be available this week from
Gateway and from Best Buy(R) retail stores.

Designed for Enthusiasts from the Inside Out

Delivering an impressively fast mobile gaming experience, the
Gateway P-Series FX Edition utilizes the NVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) 8800M
GTS graphics solution with 512MB of GDDR3 discrete video memory with
DirectX(TM) 10 support to deliver outstanding performance typically
found only on high-end desktop PCs. The new notebooks boast advanced
performance technology. Most models come with an Intel(R) Core 2
Duo(TM) processor with Intel Centrino(TM) Mobile Technology. Gateway
will sell its high-end configuration, the P-171XL FX Edition, direct
to consumers with the latest in mobile PC processing - the Intel
Mobile Extreme X7900 processor - which can be overclocked for even
greater responsiveness. This model also features a HD-DVD drive
(DVD-RW).

The new P-Series FX Edition notebook line has a large and vibrant
17-inch widescreen display, available either in WXGA+ (1440x900) or
WUXGA (1920x1200) resolutions, depending on the model. The impressive
display delivers stunning visuals on everything from productivity
applications and digital media hobbies to ultra-realistic gaming.

In addition to being the ideal PC for gaming and digital media
enthusiasts, the P-Series FX Edition also has the features needed for
those in the arts, graphics, design and engineering fields, as well as
those in financial industries such as accounting and economics. The
notebook's large widescreen size and advanced graphics and processing
technology make it the optimal notebook for viewing large and complex
documents, digital renderings, graphics, drafting, schematics, video
and spreadsheets. Further enhancing productivity, the notebook's
widescreen design also makes room for a full-sized keyboard with a
dedicated numeric keypad, so number entry is quick and easy.

The distinctive look and feel of the P-Series FX Edition notebook
starts from its solid design. It's made with a high-impact finish that
withstands the challenges of mobile computing. Emblazoned with a
Copper Core "FX" on the cover and Copper Core keyboard profile
accented with a dark metal surround, the P-Series FX Edition has a
stand-out image that conveys its leading-edge capabilities.

Leading-Edge Technology for Mobile Computing

The Gateway P-Series FX Edition notebook line comes with the
latest technology that makes it a mobile powerhouse. The HDMI media
connection lets consumers connect their P-Series FX Edition notebook
to a display device (TV, monitor) to view applications, games, digital
media content, as well as high-definition video and audio through a
single connection. Frequently-used audio and video functions such as
play, stop, fast-forward, and rewind can be conveniently accessed via
the stylish multimedia panel with precision-cut keys integrated into
the keyboard surround. Plus, the P-Series FX Edition features
high-definition audio for superb sound that can be easily controlled
by the new touch-sensitive volume slide. Access to flash media is
quick and easy thanks to the notebook's 5-in-1 media card reader.

The new P-Series FX Edition features the best in connectivity
options. The notebooks come with an integrated web-cam and 802.11
Draft-N wireless so consumers can stay connected on the go to the
Internet, via emails and with video conferencing. All models also come
with Gigabit Ethernet for a fast network connection, while Bluetooth
technology lets customers wirelessly connect to peripherals such as
printers, mobile phones, keyboards and mice. The wireless connections
can be turned off with a dedicated switch for power conservation or
use on a plane.

The P-Series FX Edition notebooks include several additional
features that provide customers with additional functionality. The
eSATA port delivers an industry-leading fast connection to external
storage devices. Select models feature an integrated fingerprint
reader that can be used for user authentication, data protection and
for banking passwords to password-provided websites, folders,
documents and applications.

Configurations, Pricing and Availability

Gateway will sell the P-Series FX Edition through its direct
channels at www.gateway.com and 1-800-GATEWAY beginning later this
month.

The flagship model, the Gateway P-171XL FX Edition, comes with an
Intel Core 2 Extreme X7900 processor, NVIDIA(R) GeForce(TM) 8800M GTS
512MB GDDR3, 17-inch WUXGA display (1920x1200), 3072MB of DDR2 SDRAM,
400GB(1) of storage (two 200GB 7200RPM SATA hard drives) and an HD-DVD
player (DVD-RW). It is priced at $2,999.99.

The Gateway P-171S FX Edition will be available with an Intel Core
2 Duo T7250 processor, NVIDIA(R) GeForce(TM) 8800M GTS 512MB GDDR3,
17-inch WXGA+ display, 3072MB of DDR2 SDRAM, a 250GB(1) 5400RPM SATA
hard drive and a slot-load multi-format dual layer DVD-R/RW/DVD-RAM
drive with LabelFlash(TM) technology(2) which lets users laser-burn
scratch-resistant personalized images directly on CDs and DVDs. It is
priced at $1,599.99.

The Gateway P-171X FX Edition comes with the new Intel Core 2 Duo
T8300 processor, NVIDIA(R) GeForce(TM) 8800M GTS 512MB GDDR3, 17-inch
WUXGA display, 3072MB of DDR2 SDRAM, a 200GB(1) 7200RPM SATA hard
drive and a slot-load multi-format dual layer DVD-R/RW/DVD-RAM drive
with LabelFlash technology(2). It is priced at $1,999.99.

In addition, the Gateway P-Series FX Edition will be available at
Best Buy retail stores. The premier model, the Gateway P-6831FX, will
be available beginning this weekend at the price of $1,349.99. It
comes with the 17-inch WXGA+ display, NVIDIA(R) GeForce(TM) 8800M GTS
512MB GDDR3, an Intel Core 2 Duo T5450 processor, 3072MB of DDR2 SDRAM
and a 250GB(1) 5400RPM SATA hard drive. The multi-format dual layer
DVD-R/RW/DVD-RAM drive comes with LabelFlash technology(2).

Each of the models comes with Genuine Microsoft Windows Home
Premium and MS Works 9.0.

U.S. Based Telephone Technical Support

While many PC vendors go off-shore to save service costs,
Gateway's telephone technical support for U.S. customers is
100-percent based in the United States. Customers are assured their
calls are handled by knowledgeable, experienced, well-trained and
dedicated support agents close to home(3).

Gateway supports its line of notebook PCs with a limited warranty
(4). For more information on Gateway products, customers can visit
www.gateway.com or call (800) 846-2000.

About Gateway

Since its founding in 1985, Irvine, Calif.-based Gateway has been
a technology pioneer, offering award-winning products and world-class
service to customers worldwide. The company's value-based eMachines
brand is sold exclusively by leading retailers, while the premium
Gateway line is available at major retailers and over the web and
phone. Gateway is a wholly owned subsidiary of Acer Inc., the world's
third-largest PC company. See www.gateway.com for more information.

(C)2007 Gateway, Inc. All offers subject to change without notice
or obligation and may not be available through all sales
channels. Gateway Terms and Conditions of Sale apply. Product or
service names mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective
owners. Gateway cannot be held responsible for pricing or other
typographical errors.

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1. Accessible capacity varies; MB = 1 million bytes; GB = 1 billion
bytes.

2. Labelflash(TM) is a trademark of Yamaha Corporation

3. Service methods subject to change without notice or obligation.

4. Limited warranties and service agreements apply; visit
gateway.com or call 1-800-846-2000 for a free copy. Service
agreements are issued and performed by third parties. May not be
available in all locations. On-site service technician will be
sent if necessary, following phone-based troubleshooting.
Availability varies. Other conditions apply.
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Gateway
Kelly Odle, 714-283-4086
kelly.odle@gateway.com

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