My new laptop

[theOperaGhost]

I just bought a new laptop. I just wanted to know what the computer savvy people on here thought about it. Do you think it was worth the money I paid for it? It was about $600. It's a gateway.

Here are it's features.

Product Features

* AMD Turion™ 64 X2 mobile technology TL-60* for AMD dual-core technology in a thin-and-light design; HyperTransport™ and AMD PowerNow!™ technologies and improved security with Enhanced Virus Protection**
* 2GB DDR2 memory for multitasking power; expandable to 4GB
* Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive with double-layer support records up to 8.5GB of data or 4 hours of video using compatible DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL media; supports DVD-RAM; also supports Labelflash direct-disc labels using compatible Labelflash media

* AMD dual-core technology enables you to work or play with multiple programs without impacting performance; AMD64 technology provides simultaneous support for 32-bit and 64-bit computing; 512KB + 512KB L2 cache memory for efficient processing
* 15.4" WXGA TFT-LCD widescreen display with Ultrabright technology and 1280 x 800 resolution
* 250GB SATA hard drive (5400 rpm)
* ATI RADEON X1270 graphics with up to 256MB HyperMemory (total of local and shared memory used by GPU); high-definition audio (2-speaker support); HDMI connection
* Metal-style multimedia control panel provides quick access to and control of multimedia and other applications
* Built-in 1.3-megapixel Web cam makes it easy to chat with or send video mail to friends and family
* 5-in-1 digital media manager supports Secure Digital, MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO and xD-Picture Card
* 3 high-speed USB 2.0 ports for fast digital video, audio and data transfer
* Built-in high-speed wireless LAN (802.11b/g); 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LAN with RJ-45 connector; V.92 high-speed modem
* Weighs 6.3 lbs. and measures just 1.5" thin for portable power; lithium-ion battery and AC adapter
* Brushed metal keyboard surround and Pacific Blue finish for a stylish look
* Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition operating system with Service Pack 1 (SP1) preinstalled; software package included with Microsoft Works 9.0, Gateway BigFix, CyberLink Power2Go and more
* Learn more about Windows Vista
* AMD, AMD Arrow logo, AMD Turion, AMD PowerNow!, HyperTransport and combinations thereof are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

*Model number indicates relative mobility and performance among this AMD processor class.
* **AMD's Enhanced Virus Protection provides additional protection against buffer overflow viruses. AMD and its partners strongly recommend you continue to use third-party anti-virus software as part of your total security solution.

[The Batman]

Now that laptop is a nice laptop

[theOperaGhost]

Thanks

[0=]

I'd upgrade to Windows XP if I were you.

[Jesse]

I don't see why everyone is hating Vista. Vista is a solid OS. Even if it boggs down your machine, you can turn the "prettiness" off, to free up resources. But it's got 2 gigs of RAM, the most Vista has ever used for me (Running idle) is 350MB, that gives him at least 1.6ish gigs to work with. It's fine.

@Piano, that's a fairly nice laptop you got there. But, I hate gateways (No offense), I have always had bad luck with their hardware, then their tech-support when things fail. All I can say, is good luck to you.

[george]

I'd say its a pretty good computer but I don't really like laptops anymore because the past 2 laptops that I've had, the charger brakes because the pin inside of it is messed up so I couldn't charge them anymore.

[notsure101]

thats pretty nice laptop

[Bryan B]

For the Price is good

but teh only problems is that it has a AMD Processor.

and yeah if I where u i will upgrade to XP

[Triple7]

I think AMD is fine. I personally don't care if I have an AMD or an Intel processor running on my computer, as long it's not bottom of the line stuff, like Sempron for AMD and Celeron for Intel. I've used processors from both companies in my computers over the years.

The price was pretty good, but if the laptop was smaller (14.1") that would have been great. I don't think you should be feeling any buyer's remorse.

[0=]

Well, Intel is superior now. I really don't care what company the chip is from, just that it's a damn good chip. They both make decent chips, Intel's are just a bit better nowadays. Very nice laptop, though. You didn't pay top dollar, so I wouldn't expect to see top end.

[The Batman]

My cousin has a dell laptop a lot like yours and he's running vista home premium and it hasn't had any problem in fact he bought it second hand so stick with vista.

[Whisper]

My cousin has a dell laptop a lot like yours and he's running vista home premium and it hasn't had any problem in fact he bought it second hand so stick with vista.
I have an XPS M1710 with vista premium and i have problems...glitches here and there with things
but honestly i was a retard i bought it like a month after vista came out

[Jesse]

I have an XPS M1710 with vista premium and i have problems...glitches here and there with things
but honestly i was a retard i bought it like a month after vista came out
It doesn't matter when you get Vista, you get the same exact updates as everyone else. Most likely you have a shitty-ass security suite (Or none at all) and your computer is crawling with viruses/spyware/malware/trojans.

[Aηdy]

I think AMD is fine. I personally don't care if I have an AMD or an Intel processor running on my computer, as long it's not bottom of the line stuff, like Sempron for AMD and Celeron for Intel. I've used processors from both companies in my computers over the years.

The price was pretty good, but if the laptop was smaller (14.1") that would have been great. I don't think you should be feeling any buyer's remorse.

I agree, I have a Core2Duo In my computer and AMD in my laptop. Both are quick.

Not a bad laptop for the money. Definately put XP on it. After about an hour vista is using 100% CPU all the time and I have to reboot, did the same on my desktop.

Runs like a bag of ***t on a computer that it came pre-installed with.

XP runs so much quicker on modern computers.

[Antares]

It seems like a pretty good deal for $600 dollars. And I am guessing it looks pretty schweet too.
Nice:D

[Axellance]

damn where did u get that :) sounds like you got a great deal for the money.

[theOperaGhost]

I got it at best buy, but it was only on sale last week. Original price is only like 100-150 more, which I guess is quite a bit.