Reviews of the Gateway P-7805u FX Edition
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CNET Review
The Good: Good gaming scores, thanks to the Nvidia GeForce 9800 graphics; very inexpensive for a gaming laptop.
The Bad: Lower screen resolution than its predecessor; lacks a few basic amenities, such as Bluetooth.
The Bottom Line: Our favorite budget gaming laptop returns as the Gateway P-7805u FX, and while it's still the best deal going in mobile gaming, we're bummed the screen resolution has been dumbed down to sub-HD levels.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 78/100 and users 92/100. Comparing these reviews to 166545 other Laptops reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 93/100 = Excellent.
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maximumpc.com
Review Summary: (May 2009), Gateway's graphics solution shows its age. When faced with a more graphically intensive title like UT3, the P-7808u FX mustered a score of 64fps compared with the Extreme M1's 114fps-and it would no doubt fare worse in more modern titles
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tweaktown.com
Review Summary: If you buy the Gateway P-7808u FX rather than a high-end gaming notebook like the m15x, you give up some bling for sure. What you don't give up with the Gateway P-7808u FX is gaming performance and usability -- the machine offers those in spades. With ...
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pcworld.com
Review Summary: The Gateway P-7808u is a very capable desktop replacement, incorporating some high-end hardware for a very reasonable price. But unless you plan to make heavy use of software that specifically engages the quad-core CPU (3D rendering, for example), ...
Manufacturer: Gateway
Part number: FX P-7805u
General
- Platform Technology Intel Centrino 2
- Built-in Devices Stereo speakers, Wireless LAN antenna
- Width 15.7 in
- Depth 6.5 in
- Height 1.7 in
- Weight 9 lbs
- Notebook type Gaming laptop
- Screen type Widescreen
- Wireless capabilities IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11 n (draft)
Processor
- Processor Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 / 2.26 GHz
- Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
- 64-bit processor Yes
- Data bus speed 1066 MHz
- Chipset type Intel PM45 Express
Cache Memory
- Type L2 cache
- Cache size 3 MB
RAM
- Installed Size 4 GB / 4 GB (max)
- Technology DDR3 SDRAM - 1066 MHz
- 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 - 7200 rpm
- Storage Removable None
- Hard drive type Portable
Optical Storage
- Type DVD±RW (+R DL) / DVD-RAM - Integrated
- CD / DVD read speed 24x
- CD / DVD write speed 24x (CD) / 5x (DVD-RAM) / 2.4x (DVD+R Double layer) / 2x (DVD-R Double layer)
- 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 17 in TFT active matrix
- Max Resolution 1400 x 900 ( WXGA )
- Widescreen Display Yes
- Features Ultrabright technology
Video
- Graphics Processor / Vendor NVIDIA GeForce 9800M GTS
- Video Memory 1 GB GDDR3 SDRAM
Audio
- Audio output type Speaker(s)
- Audio output compliant standards High Definition Audio
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 PRO/Wireless 5100AGN
- Data link protocol Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
- Networking standards IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 1 ( 1 ) x ExpressCard/54, 2 ( 0 ) x Memory
- Interfaces 3 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x IEEE 1394b (FireWire 800) - 9 pin FireWire 800, 1 x Storage - eSATA - 7 pin external Serial ATA, 1 x Video - HDMI - 19 pin HDMI Type A, 1 x Modem - Phone line - RJ-11, 1 x Network - Ethernet - RJ-45, 1 x Audio - SPDIF output - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x Audio - Line-out/headphones - Mini-phone 3.5 mm
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included Power cable ( 1 pcs.)
- Features 802.11a/b/g/n Wireless LAN, Camera
Power
- Power device form factor External
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
Battery
- Technology 9-cell Lithium ion
- Installed Qty 1
- Battery capacity 2600 mAh
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition SP1
- Microsoft Office Ready Includes a preinstalled image of select 2007 Microsoft Office suites. Purchase a Medialess License Kit (MLK) to activate the software.
- Software CyberLink Power2Go, Microsoft Works 9 SE, CyberLink Label Print, Microsoft Money Essentials, Microsoft Windows Media Player 11, 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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