1996 Press Releases | 1997 Press Releases |
December 18 - Gateway 2000 Makes Anniversary Gift to Community | December 4 - Gateway 2000 survey finds customers very likely to recommend Microsoft Windows | November 27 - Gateway 2000 Announces New Plant in Malaysia |
November 20 - Gateway 2000 Best Overall Supplier 5th Straight Year | November 9 - Gateway 2000 to Launch First National Television Campaign | November 8 - Gateway 2000 unveils ultimate on-line destination |
November 6 - Gateway 2000 announces entry into workstation market | November 6 - Gateway 2000 announces three-year limited warranty for portables | October 27 - Gateway 2000 Announces Senior Management Appointments |
October 23 - Gateway 2000 introduces 120MHz Pentium® processor in multimedia notebook | October 23 - Gateway 2000 Files Registration Statement for Secondary Offer | October 19 - Gateway 2000 Reports Record Third Quarter Results |
September 29 - Hampton, Virginia Chosen as Site of Gateway 2000 Manufacturing Facility. First PCs to Roll Off Line in August 1996 | September 12 - Gateway 2000 begins PC sales in Japan. Nihon Gateway 2000 K.K. | September 12 - Gateway 2000 readies all Pentium Processor line up for holiday season |
August 21 - Gateway 2000 first to ship Microsoft Windows 95 as the standard OS on all of its desktop and portable PCs | August 14 - Gateway 2000 announces SoloTM Pentium multimedia notebook. New portable is first notebook optimized for Microsoft Windows 95. Active matrix line includes docking bar option | August 3 - Gateway 2000's acquisition of Australia's Osborne Computer Corporation effective today |
August 2 - Gateway 2000 Announces ISO 9002 Certification | July 28 - Gateway 2000 announces intent to acquire assets of Osborne Computers Corporation PTY LTD. Australia's leading desktop PC manufacturer gains new life with investment from America's leading direct PC marketer | July 27 - Gateway 2000 Reports Second Quarter Results |
July 26 - Gateway 2000 introduces Gateway Gold support services. Offers 24-hour phone support, next-business-day on-site to all customers. Expands 3-year warranty by adding new on-site service options | July 18 - Gateway 2000 announces formation of a strategic business relationship to expand high quality service and support capabilities | July 18 - Gateway 2000 announces lithium ion battery |
June 30 - Gateway 2000 announces new Kansas City location | June 19 - Gateway 2000 Ships its 3-Millionth System | June 15 - Gateway 2000 first PC manufacturer offering Microsoft Windows 95 operating system upgrade, including lifetime technical support at no charge |
June 14 - Gateway 2000 Names Robert Beck Senior Vice President of Human Resources | June 14 - Gateway 2000ís new 133MHz Pentium system shatters benchmark scores | June 14 - Gateway 2000 announces support for new Philips/Sony MultiMedia CD format. Continues to lead the industry in multimedia PCs |
May 11 - Gateway 2000 intros 100MHz Pentium Family PC multimedia system, adds 51 software programs. High-performance $2,999 multimedia system includes Generations Software Collection | May 11 - Gateway 2000 offers new standard software on Family PC multimedia systems. Generations Software Collection boasts 51 top programs in one package | May 1 - Gateway 2000 merges build-to-order flexibility with touch screen shopping at Price Quest, Inc. Shoppers have custom-configured options at their fingertips |
April 27 - Gateway 2000 Reports 52% Earnings Growth | April 17 - Gateway 2000 debuts 4X three-CD changer. Takes multimedia computing to a new level with home stereo-style disc-changer | April 17 - Gateway 2000 launches "Fastest PC in the World". Loaded configurations start under $3,000 |
March 6 - Gateway 2000 Names McKittrick C.F.O. | February 15 - Gateway 2000 adds up to $600 in value to its Pentium PCs. Quadruple-speed CD ROM drives now in all Gateway PCs | February 13 - Gateway 2000 Liberty tests as fastest DX4 notebook available. Liberty DX4-100 outscores all 486s, most Pentium portables on popular benchmark tests |
January 31 - Gateway 2000 Revenues Reach $2.7 Billion for 1994 - Records 56% Growth for the Second Straight Year | January 27 - Gateway 2000 announces plans to preload Microsoft Windows 95. New operating system is part of direct marketerís Ease-of-Use strategy | January 25 - Gateway 2000 extends lead with 100MHz Pentium Best Buy at $2,999. P5-100 sports updated processor, 16MB RAM, 1GB hard drive, 4X CD-ROM, MS Office Pro |
January 16 - Gateway 2000 ColorBook2 delivers high-end features at affordable prices. Extension of portable line offers 16-bit sound, enhanced video performance | January 5 - Gateway 2000 shipping updated processors in all Pentium systems. Leading Pentium supplier now building consumer and business PCs with updated processor |