So can anyone tell me how gateway is? I'll be going for yet another replacement tomorrow..
I'm looking at this particular model - Gateway NV59C-512MB..
The specs are-
Processor: Intel Coreâ„¢ i3-350M Processor1
(2.26GHz, 3MB L3 cache, 35W), supporting Intel 64 architecture, Intel Smart Cache
Operating System: Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit2
Display: 15.6" HD Ultrabright TFT LCD supporting simultaneous multiwindow viewing
1366 x 768 resolution; high brightness (220 nits); 16:9 aspect ratio; 8ms response time3
Chipset: Mobile Intel HM55 Express
Memory: 3GB DDR34
Expandable to 8GB using 2 soDIMM modules
Hard Drive: 320GB 5400rpm SATA5
Color: Black, blue, red, silver
Optical Drive: 8x DVD-SuperMulti double-layer (DL) drive
Read max: 24X CD-ROM, 24X CD-R, 24X CD-RW, 8X DVD-ROM, 8X DVD-R, 8X DVD+R, 6X DVD-ROM DL, 6X DVD-R DL, 6X DVD+R DL, 6X DVD-RW, 6X DVD+RW, 5X DVD-RAM
Write max: 8x DVD±R, 6x DVD-RW, 8x DVD+RW, 2x DVD-R DL, 2.4x DVD+R DL, 5x DVD-RAM, 24x CD-R and 16x CD-RW
Media Reader: Multi-in-1 card reader, supporting:
Secure Digitalâ„¢ (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stickâ„¢ (MS, MS Pro), xD-Picture Cardâ„¢ (xD)6
Video: ATI Mobility Radeonâ„¢ HD 5470 with up to 3579MB of HyperMemoryâ„¢ (512MB of dedicated DDR3 VRAM, up to 3067MB of shared system memory)4
Audio: High-definition audio support
Two built-in stereo speakers
MS Sound compatible
Built-in microphone
Network: 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready
802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi Certifiedâ„¢
Bluetooth® 3.0 + HS7
Pointing Device: Multigesture touchpad supporting two-finger:
- Scroll
- Pinch
- Rotate
- Flip
Webcam: Integrated hi-def with 1280 x 1024 resolution
Ports/Other: 3 USB 2.0
1 HDMIâ„¢ with HDCP support
1 VGA (external display)
1 RJ-45 LAN (Ethernet)
1 headphone/speaker/line-out jack
1 microphone-in jack
1 DC-in jack for AC adapter
Dimensions: 31/34.14mm H x 381mm W x 253mm D (1.22"/1.34" x 15" x 9.96")
Weight: 2.6kg (5.72lbs.) (system unit only)
Battery: 6-cell lithium ion
Warranty: 1-year international traveller's limited warranty
What do you people say?