GATEWAY COMPUTERS Profile 3

Circa 2001

An all-in-one desktop computer that was designed as a space-saving alternative to bulky traditional PCs in the early 2000s.  It features both a 3.5-inch floppy drive and a DVD ROM optical drive.

Use Case:

The primary use case for the Profile 3 was as a general home or business computer for everyday tasks like web browsing, productivity software, and basic multimedia use. It was marketed to consumers who prioritized a sleek, compact design over extensive internal expandability. It could handle early Windows 95/98 games but was not designed as a high-performance gaming machine. 

Historical Significance:

The Gateway Profile 3 is significant as an early and prominent example of a mass-market, all-in-one PC that successfully integrated an LCD flat-panel monitor into the computer chassis, years before the widescreen iMac became the standard. While all-in-one PCs had existed before, the Profile 3 gained ground by offering competitive performance and customization at a price point comparable to upgrading a traditional PC with an LCD monitor, alleviating the need for a bulky computer tower and excess wires.

Included Items:

• Removable Stand
• External AC Power Supply and Power Cord

Available Upon Request:

• Original User Manual
• Setup Disks (3.5-Inch Floppy Disk and Optical Discs)

Accessories Available Separately:

• Keyboards
• Mice
• Printers
• External Speakers
• Cables
• 3.5-Inch Floppy Disks
• Recordable DVD ROM Discs

(H-33.5cm x W-39cm x D-9.5cm)