Gateway

Gateway was founded in 1985 by Ted Waitt & Mike Hammond, It went by the name TIPC Network between the years of 1985 to 1987, before being renamed Gateway 2000 in 1987 to 1998. In 1998, the company would rename itself again to just Gateway. Instead of selling computers to customers via stores, Gateway would sell computers through alternative means such as Mail-order, Telephone orders, and eventually, through the internet. Gateway would eventually start a Retail chain where they would show their computers, give tutorials, and assist in ordering, seeing as they had no stock of actual units to sell.

Gateway was known for offering highly customizable computers, with a wide range of parts to choose from, and often had software bundles available such as Educational Titles, Games, and Productivity software. They were also known for their fairly low prices.

In 2004, Gateway acquired their biggest rival, eMachines for 50 million shares of Gateway stock and 30 Million dollars. Wayne Inouye, Then current CEO of eMachines would become CEO of Gateway, with Gateway's founder Ted Waitt stepping down. By 2005 however, it was clear that the increased competition from Dell and other computer companies was making both companies struggle to compete, by 2007, Gateway (And by extension, eMachines) Was sold to Acer.

Gateway would largely disappear from the computing industry shortly after being sold to Acer. The Gateway Country retail stores would be shut down, resulting in 2,500 employees losing their jobs. Instead, Gateway computers would be sold through third-party retailers, Like how eMachines was sold, but eventually, the computers would be removed entirely from stores and the company thought dead...

Until September 2020, that is. Gateway would come back as a brand, sold exclusively in Walmart stores. Acer has licensed the brand to Bmorn Technology Group, a Chinese Mid-range computer company, also known for EVOO Computers, which are known for extremely low prices. The laptops and computers aren't reviewed very well. A sad fate indeed.

Astro Line

The Gateway Astro was introduced in 1999 as a computer intended for families and first-time computer owners. Its main competition was the Apple iMac and eMachine eOne. Because it was focused on families and first-time computer owners, Optional software includes:

The Astro line was discontinued in 2000, A year after its release.

Photo Machine Year Of Introduction CPU RAM Hard Drive Modem/Networking Cache Sound Card GPU Bundled Operating System Bundled Software Notes
Astro 1999 Intel Celeron (400mhz, Socket 370) 64MB 4.3GB 56k Unknown Unknown Intel IGP Windows 98 Second Edition

Microsoft Works Suite 2000

Optional:

  • KidBuilder 2000 Grades 1 thru 4
  • KidBuilder 2000 Grades 5 thru 8
  • Quicken Suite 2000
  • Learning 2000
  • Ace Builders Grades 9 thru 12
  • Microsoft Reference And Productivity Suite 2000
    • Microsoft Bookshelf 2000
    • Microsoft Encarta World Atlas 2000
    • Microsoft Greetings 2000
    • Microsoft Picture It! 2000
    • Microsoft Publisher 2000
  • Quickbooks
  • Quickbooks Pro 2000
  • The Strategy Collection
    • Tomb Raider III
    • Tomb Raider II
    • Gangsters: Organized Crime
    • Commandos: Behind Enemy Lines
    • Thief: The Dark Project
    • Railroad Tycoon
  • Extreme Head-To-Head Gaming Bundle
    Half-Life
    • StarCraft
    • StarCraft: Brood War
    • Diablo
  • Microsoft Sports Bundle
    • WingMan 3D Joystick
    • Microsoft NFL Fever 2000
    • Microsoft Baseball 2001
    • Microsoft Monster Truck Madness 2
    • Microsoft International Soccer 2000
    • Microsoft Links LS 2000
    • Microsoft Motocross Madness 2
  • Rugrats Package (As seen below)

 

There was apparently a Blues Clues edition too,

but I cannot find a specs sheet nor advert for it.

Astro Rugrats Edition 1999 Intel Celeron (400mhz, Socket 370) 64MB 4.3GB 56k Unknown Unknown Intel IGP Windows 98 Second Edition

Microsoft Works Suite 2000

The Rugrats Movie Activity Challenge(Rugrats Edition only)

Rugrats Adventure Game (Rugrats Edition only)

Rugrats Paint Shop (Rugrats Edition only)

Rugrats Mystery adventures (Rugrats Edition only)

Nick-O-Matic Design Factory (Rugrats Edition only)

Nickelodeon Accessory CD with Games and Screensavers (Rugrats Edition only)

There was apparently a Blues Clues edition too,

but I cannot find a specs sheet nor advert for it.

Essential Line

The essential line was introduced in 1999. It was intended for families, students and home offices. The models were designed to be cheap, and often were given away for free with the usage of rebates. The line was discontinued in 2001.

Photo Machine Year Of Introduction CPU RAM Hard Drive Modem/Networking Cache Sound Card GPU Bundled Operating System Bundled Software Notes
Unable to find image 400 Deluxe 1999 Intel Celeron (400, Socket 370) 32MB 6.8GB 56k Modem 128KB Sound Blaster AudioPCI 64D Generic AGP Windows 98 Second Edition

Microsoft Office 2000 Small Business, Quicken Basics 99

 Basically no infomation online about this computer.
Unable to find image 450 Deluxe 1999 Intel Pentium III (450MHz) 64MB 6.8GB Unknown 512KB Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown  
Unable to find image 400c SE 1999 Intel Celeron (400, Socket 370) 32MB 4.3GB Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown  

Thanks to /u/thatvhstapeguy for the image

 400 1999 Intel Celeron (400, Socket 370) 32MB 6.8GB Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown  
Unable to find image 450 1999 Intel Pentium III (450MHz) 64MB 6.8GB Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown  
Unable to find image 633c Deluxe 2000 Intel Celeron 633MHz 64MB 7.5GB Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown  
Unable to find image 733 Deluxe 2000 Intel Celeron 733MHz 64MB 7.5GB Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown  
Unable to find image 663c 200 Intel Celeron 633MHz 64MB 7.5GB Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown  
Unable to find image 733 2000 Intel Celeron 733MHz 64MB 7.5GB Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown  

 

Performance

Introduced in 1999, The performance line was designed as a line using higher end components.

Photo Machine Year Of Introduction CPU RAM Hard Drive Modem/Networking Cache Sound Card GPU Bundled Operating System Bundled Software Notes
500 Deluxe 1999 Intel Pentium III 500MHz 64MB, 384MB Max 20GB 3COM US Robotics 56K PCI Voice Modem 512KB Sound Blaster Live! Value, With Digital Audio Output 16MB AGP Graphics Accelerator Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition Norton Anti-Virus Software, Microsoft Office 2000 Small Business  
Unable to find image. 550 Deluxe 1999 Intel Pentium III 550MHz 128MB, 384MB Max 20GB 3COM US Robotics 56K PCI Voice Modem 512KB Sound Blaster Live! Value, With Digital Audio Output 16MB AGP Graphics Accelerator Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition Norton Anti-Virus Software, Microsoft Office 2000 Small Business  
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600 Deluxe

 1999 Intel Pentium III 600MHz 128MB, 384MB Max 20GB 3COM US Robotics 56K PCI Voice Modem 512KB Sound Blaster Live! Value, With Digital Audio Output 16MB AGP Graphics Accelerator Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition Norton Anti-Virus Software, Microsoft Office 2000 Small Business  
700 Deluxe 1999 Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown  
Unable to find image 700XL 1999 Intel Pentium III 700MHz 128MB, 384MB Max 27.3GB 3COM US Robotics 56K PCI Voice Modem 512KB Sound Blaster Live! Value, With Digital Audio Output Nvidia Geforce 256 With TV out and DVI-D Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition Norton Anti-Virus Software, Microsoft Office 2000 Small Business  

 

Profile Line

The profile line was introduced in 199x, It was intended as a higher end all in one computer. The final model was the 5.5, released in 2005

 

Photo Machine Year Of Introduction CPU RAM Hard Drive Modem/Networking Cache Sound Card GPU Bundled Operating System Bundled Software Notes
Profile 2 433 CS 1999 Intel Celeron (433mhz, Socket 370) 64MB 10GB 10Mb/s Ethernet, 56k Modem 128KB Sound Blaster (Unknown model) Intel IGP Windows 98 Second Edition

Microsoft Works Suite 99

Norton AntiVirus 5.0

Optional:

  • Quicken Suite 2000
  • KidBuilder 2000 Preschool thru Kindergarten
  • KidBuilder 2000 Grades 1 thru 4
  • KidBuilder 2000 Grades 5 thru 8
  • AceBuilder 2000 Grades 9 thru 12
  • QuickBooks 2000
  • CorelDRAW™ 9
  • Rugrats Package
    • Rugrats™ Mystery Adventures
    • The Rugrats Movie™ Activity Challenge™
    • Rugrats™ Adventure Game
    • Rugrats™ Print Shop™
    • Nick-O-Matic™ Design Factory
  • Blues Clues Package
    • Blue's Treasure Hunt™
    • Blue's 123 Time Activities™
    • Blue's Birthday™
    • Blue's ABC Time Activities
    • Freddi Fish 3 The Case of the Stolen Conch Shell™
  • Classic Arcade Bundle
    • Centipede®
    • Q*Bert™
    • Atari® Arcade Hits
    • Space Invaders™
    • Pong™
    • Nerf ArenaBlast™
    • Missile Commad
 Basically no infomation online about this computer.
Profile 2 500CX 1999 Intel Celeron (500mhz, Socket 370) 64MB 20GB 10Mb/s Ethernet, 56k Modem 128KB Sound Blaster (Unknown model) Intel IGP Windows 98 Second Edition

Microsoft Works Suite 99

Norton AntiVirus 5.0

Optional:

  • Quicken Suite 2000
  • KidBuilder 2000 Preschool thru Kindergarten
  • KidBuilder 2000 Grades 1 thru 4
  • KidBuilder 2000 Grades 5 thru 8
  • AceBuilder 2000 Grades 9 thru 12
  • QuickBooks 2000
  • CorelDRAW™ 9
  • Rugrats Package
    • Rugrats™ Mystery Adventures
    • The Rugrats Movie™ Activity Challenge™
    • Rugrats™ Adventure Game
    • Rugrats™ Print Shop™
    • Nick-O-Matic™ Design Factory
  • Blues Clues Package
    • Blue's Treasure Hunt™
    • Blue's 123 Time Activities™
    • Blue's Birthday™
    • Blue's ABC Time Activities
    • Freddi Fish 3 The Case of the Stolen Conch Shell™
  • Classic Arcade Bundle
    • Centipede®
    • Q*Bert™
    • Atari® Arcade Hits
    • Space Invaders™
    • Pong™
    • Nerf ArenaBlast™
    • Missile Commad
 Basically no infomation online about this computer.