Reviews of the Gateway M680XL
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CNET Review
The Good: Excellent performance; top-speed components; sharp screen and graphics.
The Bad: Expensive; no multimedia extras, such as a TV tuner and digital video recorder; lacks security measures often found in corporate laptops.
The Bottom Line: With high-end performance and graphics, the Gateway M680XL is a power user's dream come true, but it lacks both the security that businesses demand and the multimedia goodies home users want.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 73/100 and users 84/100. Comparing these reviews to 101492 other Laptops reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 77/100 = Good.
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pcworld.com
Review Summary: Not all big-screen laptops are party portables, and that includes Gateway's $2565 M680XL. It lacks entertainment chops, but it's a fast, totable 17-inch-screen desktop replacement with good battery life.
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Manufacturer: Gateway
Part number: M680XL
General
- Platform Technology Intel Centrino
- Built-in Devices Wireless LAN antenna, Memory card reader , Stereo speakers
- Width 16.1 in
- Depth 10.9 in
- Height 1.4 in
- Weight 7.7 lbs
- Notebook type Desktop replacement (7.5 + lbs.)
- Screen type Wide-screen
- Wireless capabilities 802.11g, 802.11b
Processor
- Processor Intel Pentium M 750 / 1.86 GHz
- Data bus speed 533 MHz
- Processor features Power-optimized processor system bus, Enhanced SpeedStep technology, Execute Disable Bit capability
- Chipset type Mobile Intel 915PM Express
Cache Memory
- Type L2 cache
- Cache size 2 MB
RAM
- Installed Size 1 GB / 2 GB (max)
- Technology DDR2 SDRAM - 400 MHz
- Memory specification compliance PC2-3200
- RAM form factor SO DIMM 200-pin
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 50 ?F
- Max Operating Temperature 89.6 ?F
- Humidity Range Operating 20 - 80%
Storage Controller
- Storage controller type IDE
Storage
- Floppy Drive None
- Hard Drive 80 GB - 5400 rpm
- Storage Removable None
- Hard drive type Portable
Optical Storage
- Type DVD?RW - Integrated
- CD / DVD read speed 8x
Optical Storage (2nd)
- 2nd optical storage type None
Card Reader
- Card reader type 4 in 1 card reader
- Supported flash memory cards MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick Pro, Memory Stick, SD Memory Card
Display
- Display Type 17.1 in TFT active matrix
- Max Resolution 1680 x 1050 ( WSXGA+ )
- Widescreen Display Yes
- Color Support 18-bit color
- Features UltraBrite technology
Video
- Graphics Processor / Vendor ATI Mobility Radeon X700
- Video Memory 128 MB
Audio
- Audio output type Sound card
- Audio output compliant standards AC '97, Microsoft WSS 1.0/2.0, Sound Blaster Pro
- Audio Input Microphone
Input Device(s)
- Input device type EZ Pad, Keyboard
- Features Built-in numeric keyboard
Telecom
- Modem Fax / modem
- Max transfer rate 56 Kbps
- Protocols & Specifications ITU V.90
Networking
- Networking Network adapter
- Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
- Wireless NIC Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG
- Data link protocol Gigabit Ethernet, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
- Networking standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.11b, WfM 2.0, IEEE 802.11g
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 1 ( 1 ) x SD Memory Card, 1 ( 1 ) x Memory Stick, 1 ( 1 ) x PC Card - Type II, 2 ( 0 ) x Memory - SO DIMM 200-pin
- Interfaces 1 x Modem - Phone line - RJ-11, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 4 pin FireWire, 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x Display / video - S-video output, 4 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Docking / port replicator, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45
Miscellaneous
- Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), Wake on LAN, Hard drive password, Power-on password
- Compliant Standards ACPI 2.0
Power
- Power device form factor External
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
- Power provided 90 Watt
Battery
- Technology 8-cell Lithium ion
- Installed Qty 1
- Battery capacity 4800 mAh
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Microsoft Windows XP Professional
- Software Drivers & Utilities, Microsoft Works 8.0
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year, Limited warranty - Battery - 1 year
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