sells desktop and notebook computers and servers (PCs), and PC-related products in the United States.
The company provides a line of Gateway and eMachines-branded PCs, and Gateway-branded servers.
It also offers services that are enabled by or connect with PCs (Convergence/nonPC) to its customers.
Convergence/nonPC products and services consist of various products and services other than the PC, such as plasma and liquid crystal display televisions, digital music players, peripherals, software, accessories, extended warranty services, training, Internet access, and enterprise system, as well as networking products and services.
In addition, the company offers customized Web sites, known as eSource sites, to facilitate order management requirements of business, education, and government customers; and Gateway eMarketplace to facilitate online purchases and sales of a range of technology products.
It offers its products and services to third-party retailers, consumers, businesses, government agencies, and educational institutions.
The company offers its products and services directly to consumers primarily in the United States, as well as through two distribution channels, Web site and telephone call centers.
Gateway, Inc.
was founded in 1985.
It was formerly known as Gateway 2000, Inc.
and changed its name to Gateway, Inc.
in 1999.
The company is headquartered in Irvine, California.
