Posts about the Gateway MC7803u
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Reviews of the Gateway MC7803u
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CNET Review
The Good: Low price; discrete graphics; attractive, minimalist design; 16:9 screen perfect for HD movies; backlit keyboard; handy light-touch media controls; recessed touch pad.
The Bad: Key travel is shallow; lacks Blu-ray drive; lagged behind similarly configured systems on Photoshop benchmark.
The Bottom Line: With an HD-friendly 16-inch screen, beautiful design, and dedicated graphics, the affordably priced Gateway MC7803u makes an excellent portable entertainment center, provided your HD content is not on a Blu-ray Disc.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 73/100 and users 80/100. Comparing these reviews to 163904 other Laptops reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 87/100 = Very Good.
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pcworld.com
Review Summary: Would you mind lugging this laptop around? Measuring 15.2 by 10.5 by 1.9 inches, and weighing 7.7 pounds (8.8 pounds with the power brick), it's a little hefty for toting. But considering again that this portable manages to hit the $1000 price point, ...
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pcmag.com
Review Summary: The Gateway MC7803u looks like a million bucks, but you can get it at your local Best Buy for only a grand.
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laptopmag.com
Review Summary: Gateway hasn't exactly been known for its laptop designs in the past, but the MC Series makes a statement. With an eye-catching lid, 16-inch widescreen (with 16:9 aspect ratio) glass display and backlit keyboard, the Gateway MC7803u looks the part of ...
Manufacturer: Gateway
Part number: MC7803u
General
- Platform Technology Intel Centrino
- Built-in Devices Wireless LAN antenna
- Embedded Security Fingerprint reader
- Width 15.3 in
- Depth 10.4 in
- Height 1.7 in
- Weight 7.7 lbs
- Color Black
- Notebook type Gaming laptop
- Screen type Widescreen
- Wireless capabilities IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11 n (draft)
Processor
- Processor Intel Core 2 Duo T5800 / 2 GHz
- Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
- 64-bit processor Yes
- Data bus speed 800 MHz
- Chipset type Mobile Intel PM45 Express
Cache Memory
- Type L2 cache
- Cache size 2 MB
RAM
- Installed Size 4 GB / 4 GB (max)
- Technology DDR2 SDRAM - 667 MHz
- Memory specification compliance PC2-5300
- RAM form factor SO DIMM 200-pin
- RAM configuration features 2 x 2 GB
Storage Controller
- Storage controller type Serial ATA
- Storage Controller / Serial ATA Interface Serial ATA-150
Storage
- Floppy Drive None
- Hard Drive 320 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm
- Storage Removable None
- Hard drive type Portable
Optical Storage
- Type DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM
- CD / DVD read speed 8x
- Disc Labeling Technology Labelflash Technology
Optical Storage (2nd)
- 2nd optical storage type None
Card Reader
- Card reader type 5 in 1 card reader
- Supported flash memory cards Memory Stick, MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, xD-Picture Card, Memory Stick Pro
Display
- Display Type 16 in TFT active matrix
- Max Resolution 1366 x 768 ( WXGA )
- Widescreen Display Yes
- Features Ultrabright
Video
- Graphics Processor / Vendor ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3650 HyperMemory up to 2304MB
- Video Memory GDDR3 SDRAM - 512 MB
Audio
- Audio output type Sound card
- Audio Input Microphone
Notebook Camera
- Camera Type Integrated
- Sensor Resolution 1.3 Megapixel
Input Device(s)
- Input device type Keyboard, Touchpad
Telecom
- Modem Fax / modem
- Max transfer rate 56 Kbps
- Protocols & Specifications ITU V.92
Networking
- Networking Network adapter
- Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
- Wireless NIC Intel WiFi Link 5100
- Data link protocol Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
- Networking standards IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) Memory - SO DIMM 200-pin, 1 ( 1 ) x ExpressCard/54
- Interfaces 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45, 1 x Modem - Phone line - RJ-11, 4 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x Audio / video - HDMI - 19 pin HDMI Type A
Miscellaneous
- Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Power
- Power device form factor External
Battery
- Technology 8-cell Lithium ion
- Installed Qty 1
- Battery capacity 2400 mAh
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition
- Software CyberLink Power2Go, Microsoft Works 9.0, Microsoft Money Essentials, Norton 360 (60 days trial), Microsoft Office 2007 Home and Student Edition (60 days trial)
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year
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