Five-Megapixel Model Beats Out Industry's Established Leaders

POWAY, Calif., Feb. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Continuing its successful advance into digital consumer electronics, Gateway today announced that its DC-T50 5.25 megapixel digital camera was named 2004's "Best Consumer Digital Camera" at the annual Best Magazine Awards.

The Best Magazine Awards were presented at the DigitalFocus(TM) 2004 event in Las Vegas prior to the Photo Marketing Association 2004 trade show. According to Best Magazine, the awards honor companies for their outstanding digital imaging products. The Gateway DC-T50 beat out such long-time industry heavyweights as Olympus, Kodak, Minolta, Fujifilm, HP and Pentax, who were all named finalists in the Consumer Digital Camera category.

"This continues to be an amazing year for digital imaging -- and Gateway's award is well deserved," said John Kelley, editor of Best Magazine. "The Gateway DC-T50 digital camera was chosen for its superb image quality, easy- to-use design and a groundbreaking price point for a fully-featured 5.25 megapixel camera."

Since it was launched in August of last year, the Gateway DC-T50 has received many awards and accolades from industry critics. At only $299.99 after $50 mail-in rebate(1), the 5.25 megapixel camera delivers image quality and a feature set typically reserved for more expensive cameras. The compact camera boasts an easy-to-use interface and sleek design weighing only 6.3-ounces, making it the ideal choice for consumers who want a camera that's convenient to take anywhere.

Matt Milne, Gateway's senior vice president and general manager of consumer solutions, stated, "We can deliver the latest technology at unprecedented prices due to the strength and efficiency of the Gateway business model. Best Magazine's award reinforces what consumers have already said -- the best place to get an easy-to-use, feature-rich digital camera is from Gateway."

The Gateway DC-T50 and many other digital cameras are available in stock at the more than 185 Gateway stores nationwide, by calling 1-800-GATEWAY, and online at Gateway.com . The digital cameras are supported by Gateway's standard limited warranties, and additional service and support options are available.(2)

About Gateway

Since its founding in 1985, Gateway (NYSE: GTW - News) has been a technology and direct-marketing pioneer, using its call centers, web site and retail network to build direct customer relationships. As a branded integrator of personalized technology solutions, Gateway offers consumers, businesses and schools a wide range of thin TVs, digital cameras, connected DVD players, enterprise systems and other products, which work together seamlessly with its award-winning line of PCs. Gateway is America's second most admired computer company, according to Fortune magazine(3), and its products and services received nearly 130 awards and honors last year. Visit www.gateway.com for more information.

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1. For more information about rebate offer, log onto www.gateway.com/rebate or call 1-800-846-4208.
2. 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 states.
3. Source: Fortune magazine, March 3, 2003 issue.