Gateway MC7801u Reviews

Expert Reviews (3)

Review summary for the Gateway MC7801u

By (alaTest Semantic - BETA)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 8 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the usability. The price also impresses, but many are less positive about the keyboard.

Usability, Price, Screen

Keyboard

Experts rate this product 72/100 and users 80/100. We analyzed these ratings, the product age and more factors. Compared to other Laptops, the Gateway MC7801u is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 83/100 = Very Godd quality.

Gateway MC7801u

By (cnet.com)

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Low price ; attractive, minimalist design ; 16:9 screen perfect for HD movies ; backlit keyboard ; handy light-touch media controls ; recessed touch pad

Key travel is shallow ; lacks Blu-ray drive ; lagged behind similarly configured systems on Photoshop benchmark

With an HD-friendly 16-inch screen and beautiful design, the affordably priced Gateway MC7801u makes an excellent portable media center, provided your HD content is not on a Blu-ray disc.

New chassis aside, the design of the Gateway MC7801u represents a complete...

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72100

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By (zdnet.com)

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User Reviews (5)

"Outstanding!"

By bigmac27712 (cnet.com)

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I got this for 560 dollars at Tiger Direct, a... 

-Nice Design

-Touch Pad has some occasional issues

"Many goods, just a few bads..."

By nickyjames1 (cnet.com)

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Upon first impression, the orange background ... 

Great 16 inch screen, very sturdy, great speakers, great speed.

HEAVY!!! doesnt always catch all of your keystrokes, unreliable touch controls

"Great deal, beautiful computer"

By mjadamci (cnet.com)

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Paid $629 for this at Best Buy a few days ago... 

glass screen (like new macbooks), backlit keyboard, sturdy, 320 gig HD, 4 gig RAM, PRICE!

HEAVY, shallow buttons, thick

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Manufacturer's Description

The Gateway MC7801u notebook brings cutting-edge technologies to you that will enliven your experience. Along with great features found on the high-end notebook, the 2.0GHz MC7801u introduces a true 16:9 "Cinematic 16" widescreen, illuminated multimedia touch controls and an LED illuminated keyboard. Beauty and brawn combine in an exquisite design, here in a deep, rich burgundy finish, that you'll love to take on the road - and the multi-protocol 802.11a/g/draft-n wireless makes staying in...