Q&A: Is this a good gateway laptop?
Question by Abdallah: Is this a good gateway laptop?
I’m planning on getting a laptop, and at best buy there’s this gateway for about 500$
Gateway – Laptop with AMD Athlon™ X2 Dual-Core Processor
* AMD Athlon™ X2 QL-64* dual-core processor
Features 64-bit platform, HyperTransport™ and AMD PowerNow!™ technologies and Enhanced Virus Protection.**
* AMD dual-core technology
Enables you to work or play with multiple programs without impacting performance; AMD64 technology provides simultaneous support for 32-bit and 64-bit computing; 1MB L2 cache memory for efficient processing.
* 4GB DDR2 SDRAM
For multitasking power.
* Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive
With double-layer support records up to 8.5GB of data or 4 hours of video using compatible DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL media. Also supports DVD-RAM.
* 15.6″ WXGA high-definition LED-backlit display
With Ultrabright technology and 1366 x 768 resolution brings life to your movies and games.
* 320GB SATA hard drive
For fast read/write times.
* ATI Radeon HD 3200 graphics
With up to 1919MB of HyperMemory supporting Shade Model 4.0 and Microsoft DirectX 10.0. HDMI port for connecting peripherals.
* 2nd-generation Dolby Sound Room audio enhancement
With Dolby Headphone, Dolby Natural Bass and Dolby Sound Space Expander for a lush soundscape.
* Built-in high-definition webcam with microphone
Makes it easy to chat with and send video mail to family and friends.
* Multiformat digital media card reader
Supports Secure Digital, MultiMediaCard, Reduced-Size MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO and xD-Picture Card formats.
* 4 high-speed USB 2.0 ports
For fast digital video, audio and data transfer.
* Built-in wireless LAN (802.11b/g/n)
Connect to the Internet without wires.
* Built-in Gigabit Ethernet LAN with RJ-45 connector and V.92 high-speed data/fax modem
For flexible wired Web connectivity options.
* Weighs 6.8 lbs. and measures just 1.5″ thin
For portable power.
* Long battery life
Of up to 3 hours to give you more time away from an outlet.
* Honeycomb design
For a stylish look.
* Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition operating system
With Service Pack 1 pre installed provides a stable operating platform.
* Software package included
With Adobe Reader, Cyberlink DVD Solution and more. 60-day trial version of Microsoft Works Office Home and Student 2007 and Money Essentials 2007 also included.
* ENERGY STAR qualified
Designed to use less energy and meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy.
* AMD, AMD Arrow logo, AMD Athlon, AMD PowerNow!, HyperTransport and combinations thereof are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
*This model number indicates relative software performance among this AMD processor family.
* **AMD’s Enhanced Virus Protection provides additional protection against buffer overflow viruses. AMD and its partners strongly recommend you continue to use third-party anti-virus software as part of your total security solution.
I just copy and pasted off best buy, but you get the idea, think its worth it? And would it be good for a decent gaming computer?
EDIT: Also, I’ll be using this for school, the games will probably be like FPS’s, (Combat arms, Warrock, SWBF2)
Best answer:
Answer by Mario S
500 bucks?!? take it man
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