Gateway CX200

The new Gateway CX200 convertible tablet has been announced and with a $1,905 USD price tag, it is a great deal.

The CX200 is a workhorse: It’s loaded with the fastest Pentium M (770) processor currently available, 1GB of RAM, and the ATI Mobility Radeon X600 graphics chipset.

The CX200 weighs in at 6.9 pounds and is clearly a notebook that will spend more time on your desktop than on a plane. The 14-inch widescreen is nice and bright. It has a transflective display that makes the screen look even brighter and glossier than a standard screen

All three USB ports are located on the right side of the tablet. There is no S-Video port, but you will find a VGA port, FireWire port, and 3-in-1 card reader (SD, MS, MS Pro). Gigabit Ethernet is available as well. The modular bay holds a DVD±RW drive, and you can always swap that out for an extra battery.

The standard battery (77 Wh) has a handle, which elevates the notebook for more ergonomic typing. In tablet-writing mode, you can use the battery handle to hold the system steady. Battery life is around 5 hours, according to Gateway.

If you are looking for a tablet, but don’t want to replace your current desktop or laptop without losing much in the way of features, this may be the tablet for you.

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