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Gateway: From PC powerhouse to buyout bargain

August 28, 2007 Suitors once offered $7 billion for Gateway, but after a decade of missteps and bad luck, the company is snapped up for a modest $710 million. TAGS: Gateway Inc., eMachines Inc., Acer Inc., PC company, Compaq Computer Corp., eBay Inc., consumer electronics, electronics, HP, TV, CEO, PC

Wal-Mart makes room for thin TVs

March 15, 2004 The retailing giant is in the midst of expanding its selection of LCD TVs, plasma TVs and other types of digital sets. TAGS: Wal-Mart Stores Inc., consumer electronics, Gateway Inc., plasma TV, TV, electronics, representative, LCD, HP, U.S., PC

Gateway debuts wide-screen TV

October 30, 2003 The company continues its foray into consumer electronics, unveiling a rear-projection television with a 56-inch screen. TAGS: Gateway Inc., DLP, consumer electronics, TV, electronics, Sony Corp., LCD

PC makers eye consumer electronics all over again

September 22, 2004 Dell, Gateway and HP are making another run at consumer electronics for the 2004 holiday season. TAGS: consumer electronics, Gateway Inc., PC company, electronics, holiday season, digital camera, HP, camera, digital music, recorder, music player, Apple Computer, brand, TV, U.S., DVD

Losses continue for Gateway

October 24, 2003 The hardware maker misses analysts' expectations by a penny and reports a net loss of 20 cents a share. Revenue was slightly higher than estimates. TAGS: Gateway Inc., net loss, Thomson First Call, shipment, hardware maker, expectation, consumer electronics, digital camera, LCD, electronics, TV, PC, camera

Gateway returns to PC roots

July 16, 2004 Company discontinues many consumer electronics lines to focus on PCs--and profitability. TAGS: Gateway Inc., eMachines Inc., consumer electronics, Connected Corp., DLP, spokesperson, electronics, retailer, Media Center PC, DVD player, PC, agreement, TV, MP3, camera

Gateway reports loss, announces layoffs

April 30, 2004 The PC maker will lay off 1,500 by the end of 2004 as part of its bid to return to profitability next year. TAGS: Gateway Inc., layoff, eMachines Inc., Gateway PC, PC company, consumer electronics, electronics, CEO, PC

Gateway could cut work force by half

April 21, 2004 Pressing to turn a profit, new management is evaluating a number of scenarios, including simplifying its product lines and eliminating up to 2,000 workers, CNET News.com has learned. TAGS: Gateway Inc., work force, eMachines Inc., product line, profitability, consumer electronics, scenario, management, facility, worker, PC company, retailer, electronics, California, CEO

Gambling with Gateway

February 26, 2004 CNET News.com's Michael Kanellos says that fear is a great motivator, which is part of the reason Gateway remains one of the more interesting computer companies to watch. TAGS: Gateway Inc., Michael Kanellos, eMachines Inc., consumer electronics, electronics, computer company, PC company, Apple Computer, HP, IBM Corp., CEO, TV, PC, U.S.

Gateway gets behind the camera

September 29, 2003 The PC maker unveils a new miniature camcorder, the Gateway DV-S20 Pocket Multi-Cam, which takes its place in a wider effort to tap the consumer electronics market. TAGS: Gateway Inc., camcorder, digital photography, consumer electronics, LCD TV, electronics, digital camera, camera, music player, LCD, USB, TV, photograph, PC

Gateway makes bid for rival eMachines

January 30, 2004 The struggling company sees in eMachines' retail success story an opportunity to expand its PC market share and add new distribution channels for consumer electronics gear. TAGS: eMachines Inc., Gateway Inc., PC company, bid, consumer electronics, U.S., electronics, retailer, PC, notebook computer, CEO

Look homeward, PC maker

October 24, 2003 Dell, Gateway and HP once again heed the call of consumer electronics. But is the public ready this time to buy what they're selling? TAGS: Gateway Inc., PC company, electronics, living room, DVD player, digital content, consumer electronics, TV, music player, HP, MP3 player, Samsung Electronics, family, digital camera, multimedia, brand

Gateway to shutter stores, cut staff

April 2, 2004 The company says it will close its retail stores next week and lay off about 2,500 employees associated with the stores, or nearly 40 percent of its work force. TAGS: Gateway Inc., store, Best Buy Co. Inc., work force, outlet, retailer, eMachines Inc., consumer electronics, electronics, U.S., PC

Gateway takes a shot at digital cameras

August 28, 2003 The company launches four Gateway-branded digital cameras, its latest effort to establish itself as a household name in consumer electronics. TAGS: Gateway Inc., consumer electronics, digital camera, brand name, camera, brand, buyer, memory card, resolution, electronics, photograph, PC

Gateway gets a new CEO--again

September 7, 2006 The PC maker practically changes chief executives like Italy used to swap prime ministers. TAGS: CompuCom, Gateway Inc., store, PC company, electronics, CEO, consumer electronics, PC, Apple Computer

Best Buy to peddle Gateway gear

June 11, 2004 Retail chain to host fire sale after PC maker's own store closings. TAGS: Gateway Inc., Best Buy Co. Inc., eMachines Inc., retailer, Gateway PC, PC company, Compaq Presario, HP Pavilion, HP, consumer electronics, spokesman, electronics, PC, LCD

Gateway to go global again with eMachines merger

March 1, 2004 The PC maker, which left overseas markets in 2001, says eMachines will provide new distribution channels in Britain and Japan, as well as stateside. But will Gateway's namesake stores become obsolete? TAGS: eMachines Inc., Gateway Inc., Andrew Neff, store, consumer electronics, merger, channel, retailer, PC company, Japan, distribution, U.K., acquisition, electronics, brand, U.S.

Dell moves into family room with LCD TV

October 22, 2003 The PC maker plans to forge deeper into the market for consumer electronics next week when it releases its first television based on a liquid-crystal display. TAGS: LCD TV, home networking, consumer electronics, electronics, Gateway Inc., portable music player, music player, PC company, TV, LCD, Compaq Computer Corp., manufacturing, PC

At DigitalLife, cool toys but no clear direction

September 28, 2007 The consumer trade show can't decide whether it's for industry geeks or the general public.Video: DigitalLife 2007 wrap-up TAGS: trade show, video game, consumer electronics, Gateway Inc., New York, games, electronics, video, PC

Gateway CEO Inouye resigns

February 9, 2006 update Wayne Inouye steps down abruptly after the company's mixed returns for the fourth quarter. TAGS: Gateway Inc., eMachines Inc., CEO, PC company, electronics, U.S., PC
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