While expensive ultraportables may get the bulk of online attention, the real battle is going on at the budget end of the market, where netbooks, CULV ultra-thins and cheap notebooks are fighting it out for a slice of the lucrative back-to-school audience. Into the fray steps Gateway, no stranger to the segment, and they’ve brought along their NV5214u, very much the desktop-replacing notebook rather than a slick but underpowered netbook. With an MRSP of $499.99 it certainly ticks the budget box; check out the full SlashGear review after the cut to see if it can tick any others.
Gateway NV5214u Specifications:
- Windows Vista Home Premium (SP1, 64-bit)
- AMD Athlon 64 X2 2.1GHz QL-64 (1MB Cache, 667MHz FSB)
- 15.6″ HD WXGA Ultrabright LED-backlit Display (1366 x 768 resolution, 16:9)
- Atheros Wireless 802.11a/g/n
- 4GB PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM
- 320GB 5400rpm Toshiba Hard Drive
- 8x DVD-Super Multi Double-Layer Drive
- Integrated High-Def Webcam
- Dimensions (WxDxH Front/H Rear): 14.6″ x 9.8″ x 1.0-1.5″”
- Weight: 5lbs 11.6oz with 6-cell battery
- 65W (19V x 3.42A) 100-240V AC Adapter
- 6-cell (10.8v 4400mAh 48Wh) battery
- 1-Year Standard Limited Warranty
- Price as configured: $529.99
