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Customize Your 500S Plus
High Performance, the 500 Series goes beyond the basics and features some of the latest technology.

Price: $1,329.00
As low as $36.92 / month¹
Shipping & Handling Extra
No Payments or Interest until 2003
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Choose the options and upgrades you want on your PC

Gateway® PCs use genuine Microsoft® Windows® Operating Systems
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Performance

Performance
The processor and memory are the "brains" of a system. The more memory in your computer, the faster it will perform.

Processor
Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor 2.0GHz with 512K L2 Advanced Transfer Cache

Memory
256MB DDR SDRAM [ +US$0.00]
512MB DDR SDRAM (1-512MB Module) [ +US$120] - Increase Speed!
768MB DDR SDRAM [ +US$240]
1024MB DDR SDRAM (2-512MB Modules) [ +US$360]

Storage

Storage
Hard drives, boot drives, tape backups. Stores all types of data from software applications to files.

Hard Drive more info
80GB UATA100 7200RPM Hard Drive [ +US$0.00]
120GB UATA100 7200RPM Hard Drive [ +US$50] - Optimal Storage

Additional Hard Drive

Media Drives

Media Drives
Allows information to be stored on discs and transported from PC to PC.

Floppy Drive

CD-ROM or DVD
If you have selected the DVD-RAM option above, you are REQUIRED to select the SoundBlaster Audigy Audio w/ IEEE 1394 (FireWire) under Sound System.

IOMEGA Drive

External IOMEGA Drive more info

System Features

System Features

Case
NEW Gateway Mid-Tower Case

Controller
Integrated Ultra ATA Controller

Expansion Slots
3 PCI and 1 AGP

External Ports
(6) USB (2 in front and 4 in back are version 2.0) Parallel, Serial and (2) PS/2

Certification
Energy Star Compliant

Operating Software

Operating Software
Contains the basic programs that make your computer work.

Operating System more info
Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition [ +US$0.00]
Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional (w/ purchase of MS Office XP Professional ONLY) - $99 SAVINGS! [ +US$0.00]
Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional [ +US$99]
Windows® XP Home Edition is a consumer operating system and does not support peer to peer networking of more than five computers, domain authentication, Encrypted File System or remote system management.

Application Software2
Microsoft® Works Suite 2002 - Including Microsoft® Word and Encarta [ +US$0.00]
Microsoft® Office XP Small Business and Quicken New User Edition [ +US$129]
Microsoft® Office XP Small Business and Quicken New User Edition w/ Office Online Learning [ +US$149]
Microsoft® Office XP Professional and Quicken New User Edition [ +US$328]
Microsoft® Office XP Professional and Quicken New User Edition w/ Office Online Learning [ +US$348]

AntiVirus Software
Norton AntiVirus 90 day Introductory Offer
at no additional charge

AntiVirus Utilities
Norton Internet Security" 2002 and Free Belkin® Surge Kit [ +US$69]

Graphics and Monitors

Graphics and Monitors
Basic color - or mind-blowing 3D displays? It depends on a monitor's quality and a graphics card's power.

Monitor more info
If you have selected the 22" LCD above, you are REQUIRED to select one of the 128MB video cards below under Video.

Video more info
Intel® Extreme Graphics with up to 64MB Dynamic Video Memory [ +US$0.00]
128MB NVIDIA" GeForce4 MX440G Graphics with TV Out [ +US$80]
128MB NVIDIA" GeForce4 Ti-4200G with TV Out and DVI Graphics Accelerator [ +US$180]
128MB NVIDIA" GeForce4 Ti-4600G with TV Out and DVI Graphics Accelerator [ +US$280]
128MB ATI Radeon 9700G PRO AGP Graphics Accelerator with TV Out and DVI [ +US$380]
If RAM Memory is less than 256MB, Intel® Extreme Graphics video memory is equivalent to 32MB.

Input Devices

Input Devices
What gets the ideas in your brain into the computer.

Keyboard and Mouse
Multifunction Keyboard and Logitech USB Optical Wheel Mouse [ +US$0.00]
Logitech Wireless Keyboard and Wireless Optical Mouse [ +US$50]

Multimedia

Multimedia
How does your computer make sound? You need two things: Good speakers and a sound card.

Sound System what's pinnacle?
Integrated Stereo Audio [ +US$0.00]
SoundBlaster Audigy Audio w/ IEEE 1394 (FireWire) and Pinnacle Expression [ +US$75]
If you are looking for IEEE 1394, please select SoundBlaster Audigy above.

Speakers more info
GCS300" Speakers [ +US$0.00]
Boston Acoustics® BA745 Speakers with Subwoofer [ +US$30]
Boston Acoustics® BA7800 5-piece Sub/Satellite System (only available with SoundBlaster) [ +US$155] - Super Audio!
Not Selected [ -US$10]

Connectivity

Connectivity
Access the power of the Internet. Modems, broadband and on-site services.

Modem
56K PCI Voice Modem
Maximum data transfer rate dependent upon multiple variables.

Network Adapter
Integrated 10/100 Ethernet [ +US$0.00]
3COM® 10/100 Ethernet [ +US$50]
10/100/1000 Ethernet (Gigabit) [ +US$50]

Internet Service Provider
One year America Online® Internet Access (creation of new account required)
Additional phone charges may apply. Click here for details

High-Speed Internet Service more info
We may have a high-speed Internet offer available in your neighborhood with one of our cable partners;
choose an option below:

Not Selected [ +US$0.00]
Please have an Advisor contact me and let me know if I qualify for an offer (New members only) [ +US$0.00]
I am not presently interested in high-speed Internet service [ +US$0.00]

Broadband Sharing Solution more info
Not Included [ +US$0.00]
Broadband Sharing Solution - (Existing Broadband) [ +US$499]
Broadband Sharing Solution - (Requires NEW Broadband Subscription - Save $250) [ +US$249]
Broadband Sharing Solution - (Existing Broadband) w/ (2) USB Adapters [ +US$638]
Broadband Sharing Solution - (Requires NEW Broadband Subscription - Save $250) w/ (2) USB Adapters [ +US$388]
Broadband Sharing Solution - (Existing Broadband) w/ Wireless PC Card [ +US$638]
Broadband Sharing Solution - (Requires NEW Broadband Subscription - Save $250) w/ Wireless PC Card [ +US$388]

In-Home Installation

Protection

Protection
Keep your investment safe with warranties, Accidental Damage Protection and power surge accessories.

Limited Warranty Program3
Extended Warranty Programs may not be available in all states.

Accidental Damage Protection more info
ADP not available in FL, VA, WA, and WI.

Surge Protector
Belkin® SurgeMaster Surge Protector [ +US$39]

Power Protection
Not Included [ +US$0.00]
Belkin® 500 UPS [ +US$79]
APC Back-UPS Pro 500 [ +US$119]
APC Back-UPS Pro 650 [ +US$299]


Total $1,329.00

Shipping & Handling Extra

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 1 - Payment based on 48/mo. 14.9% APR for qualified customers. Max APR 27.99%. Not all customers will qualify. Excludes shipping & handling and taxes. MINIMUM FINANCE CHARGE $1.00.

2 - Microsoft® Works Suite 2002: Pocket Streets for Microsoft® Windows® CE requires Windows® CE 2.0 or later. Hardware available separately.

Online Training: Instructor-led courses subject to availability. Course material purchase and Internet access required. Not offered as vocational or job training.

3 - Limited warranties and service agreements apply; visit gateway.com or call 1-800-846-2000 for a free copy. Technician will be dispatched, if deemed necessary by Gateway, following other troubleshooting methods. On-site service not available in all locations; you may be required to take or send your product to an authorized service location. Gateway will respond within next business day, however, cannot guarantee that your issue will be resolved in a particular time. On-site service excludes mice, keyboards, docking stations, external peripherals and monitors.

 Sale subject to Limited Warranty and Terms & Conditions agreement.

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