Gateway SX2801

20 reviews

May, 2013

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We have collected and analyzed 1 expert reviews and 19 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 70/100 and users rate it 83/100. The average review date is Dec 3, 2010. We have compared these reviews to 153198 reviews from other Desktops. The alaScore™ for this product is 85/100 = Very good. Last update: May 25, 2013.

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Expert review by: Justin Yu (cnet.com)

Gateway SX2801-01e

Earlier this year, the Gateway SX2840-01 won our prestigious Editors' Choice award because of its winning combination of fast performance, small size, and overall living room competence. The system returned excellent performance scores and its Intel...

Small size, excellent single-core and multitasking performance; HDMI port makes it into a capable home theater PC; inexpensive

Dual-core processor outpaced by competition; no wireless networking; no FireWire

The Gateway SX2801-01e is just one of several new budget slim tower systems available this season. We're impressed by its compact design and the HDMI port makes it easy to use in the living room. For a $520 system, the SX2801-01e's performance and...

Aug, 2010

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Consumer review by: finan862 (cnet.com)

Great computer

I needed a computer to replace an old one and I wanted a lot of storage. With 1TB this computer fit the bill. Works as it should and I have no complaints about it at all.

fast, lots of memory, compact size

no cons so far

Jul, 2011

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Consumer review by: WA3ERQ (cnet.com)

Very nice system for multi-tasking

I use this system for some gaming, along with office tasks. I also use this to control my amateur radio and logging programs while on-line with absoutely no problems.

Low-profile, plenty of USB 2.0 ports

Low-profle (although it saves room, you only have 2 expansion slots and no room for another internal drive). Runs most games okay but not fast enough for FSX

Jul, 2011

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Consumer review by: c0393r (cnet.com)

I hooked up, it didn't work.

I reviewed this computer last week, before taking it back to Best Buy. Where is that review, and a dozen others that were here last week

Small size, and light weight

It didn't work

Jul, 2011

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Consumer review by: c0393r (cnet.com)

I hooked up, it didn't work.

I reviewed this computer last week, before taking it back to Best Buy.

Small size, and light weight

It didn't work

Sep, 2010

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Gateway SX2801-01e Review - Desktops

I needed a computer to replace an old one and I wanted a lot of storage. With 1TB this computer fit the bill. Works as it should and I have no complaints about it at all.

fast, lots of memory, compact size

no cons so far

Jan, 2010

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Consumer review by: (cnet.com)

Gateway SX2801-01e Review - Desktops

I reviewed this computer last week, before taking it back to Best Buy.

Small size, and light weight

It didn't work

Jan, 2010

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Consumer review by: queentracey128 (viewpoints.com)

This is the best computer in the world! ”

I bought this tower with keyboard and mouse refurbished from circuit city for only 399.99. It has 1TB and 6GB which is better than I have ever had! It came with windows 7 and 2.8 pentium, multi-in-one media card reader, DVD-SUPER multi drive, etc. etc....

Oct, 2011

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Consumer review by: Colleennicol... (viewpoints.com)

Gateway SX2801 good specs for the price ”

This computer has enough RAM and hard drive space to accomodate most games and graphic processing. The graphics card is decent, and the fact that it comes with windows seven is a plus. It is small and fits into the space underneath my desk with room to...

Mar, 2011

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Consumer review by: beckrand (viewpoints.com)