Gateway Laptop Computers

Gateway laptop computers are owned by Acer Inc., the second largest PC maker in the world. They tend to be middle of the road machines. I am working on a Gateway laptop right now. I have a choice of three computers I could be working on right now, a Dell desktop (the nine-year-old desktop I've referred to), a HP laptop and this Gateway laptop. I like the Gateway best. While it is the newest and fastest of the three (about a year old), that isn't why I like it.

Gateway produces a limited number of models. There is a P-7807u FX with a Intel P8600 processor and a Nvidia GeForce 9800 GTS video card. It has a 17 inch display and is essentially the prototypical low end gaming laptop of the last six months. It is the only member of the "P" series.

Gateway makes three true lines of computers, the LT, EC, and NV series.

• The LT Series are net books (mini-laptop computers). They are the typical 2010 models, 10.1 inch display, 1 GB. ram, 160 and up hard drive, no optical drive (DVD burner) and the Pine Trail platform.
• The EC Series are Gateways version of thin and light ultra portable laptop computers. They feature ultra low voltage processors and come in 11 and 15 inch sizes. The processors range from single core Celeron processors through dual core Celerons, dual core Pentium processors and Core 2 Duo processors. The multi-core processors are all SUV processors so not particularly fast. You get a choice in the 11 inch size as to whether or not you want an optical drive. All model feature Intel processors.
• The NV Series are the mainstream models. The series primarily features the 2009 AMD and Intel processors, but does feature several models with core i3 or core i5 processors. Discrete graphics are also available in some models.

None of the Gateway laptop computers are exceptional. They aren't trying to be, though. There are a few quirks to these laptops that might affect some peoples buying decision. I'll compare them to Dell and HP laptops, the two best sellers.

The 15.6 inch Gateway computers are about an inch wider and 1/2 an inch higher than 15.4 inch Dell or HP laptops. This made it hard to find a good carrying bag. I had to get one for a 16 inch model. It was a little hard to find, but it wasn't more expensive.

The screen does not fold as far back when open than either a Dell or a HP. This is one of the features I like. It opens to just where I want it. Dells and HPs fold almost flat. I've seen reviews that have ripped both Gateway models we have in the house because of this, but I've never wanted it to fold farther.

The keyboard takes a firmer strike than either a Dell or HP, another thing I like. I rest my fingers on the keyboard when I'm writing some thing so its nice to not get extra line of random letters.

All in all, I've found Gateway laptop computers to be good value for the price and would buy another. I'd suggest finding a retailer where you can touch and see one before buying a first one though.

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