Q&A: What do you think of this gateway laptop?
Question by spygirl: What do you think of this gateway laptop?
What’s Included
Gateway Laptop with AMD Athlon™ II Dual-Core Processor
6-cell lithium-ion battery
AC power cord, AC power adapter
Software: Adobe Reader
Owner’s manual
Product Features
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VISION Technology by AMD
Makes your digital photos and Web sites look amazing and gives a boost to digital music playback.
AMD Athlon™ II dual-core processor M300*
Features 2.0GHz processor speed, 667MHz system bus and 1MB L2 cache.
4GB DDR2 memory
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″ LED-backlit high-definition widescreen display
With Ultrabright technology and 1366 x 768 resolution showcases movies and games in stunning clarity.
500GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 rpm)
Offers spacious storage and fast read/write times.
ATI Radeon HD 4200 graphics
Features up to 1919MB of HyperMemory that supports Unified Video Decoder (UVD), OpenEXR High Dynamic-Range (HDR) technology, Shader Model 4.0 and Microsoft DirectX 10.0. HDMI port for connection to an HDTV.
2 built-in stereo speakers
With high-definition audio support and 2nd-generation Dolby Sound Room, Audio Enhancement featuring Dolby Headphone, Dolby Natural Bass and Dolby Sound Space Expander.
Built-in webcam with microphone
Makes it easy to video chat with family and friends.
Multi-in-1 digital media reader
Supports Secure Digital, 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)
To connect to the Internet without wires.
Built-in 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN with RJ-45 connector and V.92 fax/modem
For flexible wired Web connectivity options.
Weighs 5.8 lbs. and measures just 1.5″ thin
For easy portability.
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Edition 64-bit operating system preinstalled
Provides a stable platform for word processing, Web navigation, gaming, media storage and more.
Software package included
With Adobe Reader. 60-day trial version of Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 also included.
It is $ 499. My other laptop died about a year and a half ago – it was a refurb. sony viao – I think fan burned out.
Looking for something affordable that will also work good.
If it makes an difference, I currently have a gateway desktop. I have had no problems with it.
Best answer:
Answer by Spilt F
It’s slow. What’s the price?
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