The gateway notebook is the Gateway brand. Founded in 1985 in a farmhouse in the American Midwest, Gateway is one of the world's most recognized technology brands with millions of satisfied customers. Gateway has always been committed to the pursuit of making customers feel convenient and worry-free when buying, owning and using PCs. As Gateway moves into new markets, the company will continue to adhere to its original goal of helping people improve their quality of life through technology. 2004 At the beginning of the year, the company acquired eMachines, the fastest growing and most profitable PC manufacturer in the country.