Gateway M255-E Review
Laptop Magazine recently reviewed the M255-E from Gateway, a business machine with a Core Duo processor.
Small business customers looking for a lightweight widescreen travel partner should take a good look at the Gateway M255-E, which offers a speedy 2-GHz Core Duo processor along with a 14.1-inch widescreen. It may look a bit plain on the outside, but this system has plenty of multitasking muscle and comes with a solid three-year warranty.
Measuring 13.3 x 9.7 x 1.3 inches and weighing 5.5 pounds, the M255-E is a notebook that goes easily between home and office. It sports Gateway’s stock black-and-silver color scheme. The full-sized keyboard is laid out well, but some may not like the keys themselves; they have a gritty UV coating. This unique feature adds durability but makes the keys feel almost dirty to the touch. The touchpad’s generously sized scroll area built into its right side made for excellent maneuvering up and down Web pages.
First off, dirty feeling keys? Is that a positive feature or a negative one? They list it as a negative one in their pro’s and con’s list at the end, but maybe some people like rough keys?
Besides that point, I am not a big fan of Gateway machines, but Laptop Magazine found the Gateway M255-E to be worth a rating of 3 out of 5.
Gateway NX560x Review
Laptop Magazine reviews the Gateway NX560x, a notebook that is powered by an Intel Core Duo processor. They feature the notebook’s price as it is only $1200 USD, which makes it one of the cheapest Core Duo laptops out there.
Gateway’s NX560x delivers multitasking power in a sub-six-pound package, along with Media Center and more than four hours of battery life.
On the outside, the NX560x is pretty standard fare for a mainstream notebook. Its basic silver-and-black-chassis offers a 15.4-inch widescreen and a full-sized keyboard. The glossy WXGA Ultrabright display is tailor-made for watching DVDs or for putting on slideshows using the Media Center OS. (Like all glossy screens, you’ll notice a glare in rooms with ambient light.)
Some of the things they liked about the NX560x is the dual-core performance, Media Cener OS, low price, and good battery life. Things that hinder the notebook include a small hard drive, and a boring design. Odd that with storage being so cheap that they would skimp on it. They give the machine a three and a half out of five.
Gateway E-100M
A new laptop from Gateway in the E-100M, a 12.1″ widescreen notebook with an Intel Solo Ultra Low Voltage processor powering it. The E-100M starts at $1,399 USD, and is available now.
Weighing approximately three pounds and less than one inch thick the machine includes upwards of eight hours of battery power, if you buy the biggest battery, black magnesium casing, two USB 2.0 ports, a six-in-one media card reader, integrated Gigabit Ethernet, integrated 802.11a/b/g Wi-Fi and integrated Bluetooth.
“The new Gateway E-100M delivers the ideal blend of mobility and performance,” said William Diehl, vice president, product management, in a statement. “The new Intel Core Solo Ultra Low Voltage processors complement the system’s advanced capabilities, such as its extended battery life and wireless connectivity. With the Gateway E-100M, customers get all the performance features they need in a sleek and lightweight, yet very durable, form factor.”
For more details hit up Gateway’s Website.
Gateway M255-E and NX260X Budget Notebooks
Two new machines from Gateway, the M255-E and the NX260X which will be for business users and home users respectively. Both come with Intel Core Duo processors and have 14.1 inch widscreen displays.
Connectivity options include WiFi (802.11g), and optional integrated Bluetooth.
“The Gateway M255-E builds on our popular M250 with a redesigned form factor and an ideal combination of features for professionals,” said Chad McDonald, director of notebook product marketing, Gateway. “Shared components and accessories like the port replicator, modular bay optical devices and batteries make the M255-E and the entire Gateway E-Series professional notebook line IT-friendly, since they are easy to deploy, maintain and service. Plus, the addition of a Smart Card reader for advanced security
takes the M255-E notebook to the top of the must-see list.”
The M255-E weighs 5.21 pounds and provides up to nine hours using an upgraded 12 cell battery. The M255-E is priced starting at $1,399.00 and the NX260X starts at $999 US.
Gateway NX100X Review
Laptop Magazine reviews the Gateway NX100X, a small, lightweight machine with a 12 inch screen.
Occupying about the same desk space as a sheet of paper and less than an inch thick, the 3.2-pound Gateway NX100 is one sleek machine. It’s also inexpensive, at $1,624, though that includes only a three-cell battery and an external optical drive. Still, this more consumer-oriented model can get you started with an ultraportable now, and then you can add to it as your budget permits.
In the end they give the machine a three out of five on their rating scale. The three hours that it gets on a three cell battery is nice, but it would be nice if it included a six cell or nine cell battery as standard to really show off its ability to conserve power, as a nine cell battery, while adding a bit of bulk to the machine would have pushed it to nearly nine hours of time away from the power plugs.
Hands on With the Gateway NX100
Gizmodo has a really nice impromptu feeling article up that is a hands on review of the Gateway NX100, an ultralight notebook.
The best thing about the NX100 is its size. It’s just about 1 inch thick and weighs just about 3.5 pounds with a standard battery. Larger batteries are available, but they kind of destroy the aesthetic. The case is black—how much more black could it get?—and has a rubberized wrist rest. These are minor details that really stand out.
In the end he seems pleased with it, as it is very light, and nice looking. He wishes the battery life was better, but says that it can be remedied by grabbing larger batteries or getting a second one.
Gateway M465-E Review
Laptop Magazine reviews the M465-E from Gateway, and for an under $2000 dual core notebook, it is pretty good.
When it comes to endurance, the Gateway M465-E shines with an optional 12-cell battery (included in this configuration) that lasts nearly seven hours, which is enough for a full day’s work. Priced at $1,693, this 15.4-inch dual-core notebook offers everything business users need to stay productive in and out of the office.
In the end they give it a three point five out of five, and the only “con” they list is that it is not the fastest performer they have seen. I personally, would love a laptop that would last me a full seven hours as I am currently shopping around for an all-day notebook. Should this be one to add to my list? I am not sure as I have a little bit of brand bias against Gateway due to issues with one of their products a long time back.
Gateway M685-E
Mobilewhack has the details on the Gateway M685-E a dual core laptop.
The 17-inch widescreen display and light weight design allows it to easily double as a powerful desktop in the office or as a mobile system for busy entrepreneurs who both travel and take work home. Also offering a full-size keyboard with dedicated 10-key keypad and integrated wireless options with Bluetooth technology make it a professional’s assets thus allowing them to stay productive even at move. Network can be supported through Gigabit Ethernet or Bluetooth as well.
The specifications make it look like a pretty decent notebook, but I would hold off on buying into the new hype of the new Intel chips to wait and see what some real world test say about them, but if you are looking for a cheap and effective notebook, this might be it, though I would want to see some battery life details before buying.
Gateway CX200 Review
A laptop with tablet abilities is great, especially at a sub-$2000 pricetag, but the biggest drawback for the CX200 is its weight at 6.8-pounds. Laptop Magazine looks at the machine and has some nice things to say.
The Gateway CX200, the first convertible with a widescreen display, won’t take the Tablet platform mainstream. However, this system succeeds in making a mainstream notebook with Tablet functionality a desirable and affordable option. That’s no small feat given larger convertibles have been around for nearly two years.
What you get for $1,399 is all of the features and performance you would expect from a regular notebook, including a fast DVD burner, plenty of ports, and a 7-in-1 memory card slot. We consider the pen-based input to be a bonus.
Gateway S-7200N Review
Notebook Review is not a site I have visited before, but I will be visiting lots now since they have posted up a real quality review of the Gateway S-7200N.
The S-7200N is a fairly thin and light midsized notebook weighing in at about 5 pounds. It has a simple and professional looking silver and black color scheme. The plastic case and the screen have a bit of flex, and the screen will ripple when pushed from behind. The hinges are sturdy and well damped though. The 14″ widescreen form factor allows for a comfortably small note book with room for a nice full size keyboard with an extra column for the Home/pg up/pg dn/end keys.
The S-7200N is a fairly conservative notebook, with nothing that stands out as new or remarkable, and at the same time no real faults. This is perfect for a business notebook that is expected to have a long life and minimal problems.
The worst thing about the laptop is a big selling point for me is the low battery life expectancy. Laptops need better batteries.
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