Gateway P7800 Series Reviews (Laptops)

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Product Age Average review date: May 21, 2009

Rank 1092 

alaScore 78

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311 reviews

May, 2012

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"Spectacular for its price."

By thefowles1 (cnet.com) Read the full review

I was excited to try this machine out, and fr... 

Screen resolution (if you're one of the lucky ones), lots of powerful RAM, powerful GPU, wi-fi toggle switch, full-size keyboard and numpad, plenty of ports, ability to turn off HD monitor / media button lights, PRICE

Very minor issues -- processor may not suit everyone, battery protrudes from back, webcam is a bit under-par, touch-sensor volume pad is a bit too sensitive, screen resolution may be too demanding at times, lid feels wonky, a bit heavy

Mar, 2010 2010-03-08   4.5

Gateway P-7805u FX Edition

By thefowles1 (cnet.com) Read the full review

I was excited to try this machine out, and from the get-go I was not disappointed. The 1 GB 9800M GTS paired with 4 GB of DDR3 RAM can still handle almost everything you throw at it, considering the rate that video games are becoming more and more...

Screen resolution (if you're one of the lucky ones), lots of powerful RAM, powerful GPU, wi-fi toggle switch, full-size keyboard and numpad, plenty of ports, ability to turn off HD monitor / media button lights, PRICE

Very minor issues -- processor may not suit everyone, battery protrudes from back, webcam is a bit under-par, touch-sensor volume pad is a bit too sensitive, screen resolution may be too demanding at times, lid feels wonky, a bit heavy

Jan, 2010 2010-01-01   4.5

Gateway P-7805u FX Edition

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The absolute ONLY thing bad I can say about this laptop is the screen resolution. Would be a 5 star rating easy if Gateway had found a way to keep the HD display with this model. Runs anything I throw at it as well as my much pricier Alienware PC other...

Too many for a lazy SOB like me to list

Screen resolution

Jan, 2010 2010-01-01   4.5

Manufacturer's Description

Accelerate everything you do! The Gateway P-7801u FX Edition Notebook boasts a powerful next-generation Intel Core 2 Duo processor - meaning you can get way more done in way less time. Because it's an FX system, this laptop craves gaming as much as you do, and its awesome NVIDIA GeForce graphics and 17" Ultrabright widescreen will display the true spectacle of your battle spectaculars. Plus, Intel Centrino 2 Processor technology delivers amazing wireless connectivity and battery life while...

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Review summary for the Gateway P7800 Series

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 311 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers are impressed by the performance and value for money. The connectivity and battery get negative comments, while the build quality and resolution get mixed reviews.

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Laptops the Gateway P7800 Series is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 78/100 = Good quality.

May, 2012 2012-05-15 alaScore 78 3.9

P7808U

By Kaiser Hwang (pcworld.com)

Gateway's return to tech prominence is largely due to a series of incredibly cheap gaming laptops sold directly through Best Buy. In fact, one of the earliest models, the P-6831FX (and later the P-172X FX), offered so much bang for the buck that it was...

Good configuration for the price Excellent keyboard

Low-resolution screen Performance is a bit disappointing

The Gateway P-7808u is a very capable desktop replacement, incorporating some high-end hardware for a very reasonable price. But unless you plan to make heavy use of software that specifically engages the quad-core CPU (3D rendering, for example),...

Gateway has since expanded sales through other online retailers, with slightly adjusted configurations of the same laptop; and the P-7808u now takes its place at the head of the class.

May, 2009 2009-05-05   4

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Gateway P7808u Laptop Review

By Kaiser Hwang (pcworld.com)

Solid keyboard and build quality ; Ample power for the price

Poor screen a cost-cutting casualty ; Performance is a bit disappointing

A great desktop replacement that is ironically undercut by an almost identical but significantly cheaper model from Gateway.

May, 2009 2009-05-04   2.5

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Gateway P-7805u FX Review

By Kevin O'Brien (NotebookReview.com)

The Gateway P-7805u FX is a 17-inch gaming notebook for users who want the performance to play the latest games, but don't want to empty their wallets in the process. Priced at The Gateway P-7805u FX is a 17-inch gaming notebook for users who want the...

Nice price for the features ; Great performance ; Good looks and decent build quality

Limited port selection ; Few body changes from previous models

Noise from the cooling system was higher than average, since it has to move more air to cool its processor and powerful GPU. Under light loads depending on how long the notebook has been on the fan was at a faster speed than most notebooks, and under...

Can an affordable gaming notebook compete in a market segment usually reserved for notebooks sometimes costing twice as much? Read our full review to find out

May, 2009 2009-05-18 No rating -0.5

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Gateway P-7808u FX Edition Core 2 Quad review

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Adds a quad-core processor to the Nvidia GeForce 9800 graphics; inexpensive for a gaming laptop

Unforgivably low screen resolution isn't ideal for gaming or HD video

While parent company Acer rules the Netbook market with its budget-priced Aspire One, Gateway is the first name that comes to mind when thinking of high-quality low-cost gaming rigs, thanks to the popular FX series.

Apr, 2009 2009-04-17   3.9

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Gateway P-7808u FX

By Todd Haselton (laptopmag.com)

This refresh to Gateway's gaming notebook line offers the same design but seriously beefed-up performance.

Although the design could use a refresh and the sound could be better, the Gateway P-7808u FX is an excellent gaming machine; it chewed through everything we could throw at it, and we had an exciting time shooting up the baddies without having to worry...

Gamers on a budget should consider one of the more affordable configurations of the Gateway FX series that brandish the same graphics muscle as the P-7808u but without the quad-core CPU.

Mar, 2009 2009-03-10   4

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Gateway P-7805u FX Edition review

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Good gaming scores, thanks to the Nvidia GeForce 9800 graphics; very inexpensive for a gaming laptop

Lower screen resolution than its predecessor; lacks a few basic amenities, such as Bluetooth

Our favorite budget gaming laptop returns as the Gateway P-7805u FX, and while it's still the best deal going in mobile gaming, we're bummed the screen resolution has been dumbed down to sub-HD levels.

Feb, 2009 2009-02-20   4.1

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Gateway FX P-7805u

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Good gaming scores, thanks to the Nvidia GeForce 9800 graphics ; very inexpensive for a gaming laptop

Lower screen resolution than its predecessor ; lacks a few basic amenities, such as Bluetooth

Our favorite budget gaming laptop returns as the Gateway P-7805u FX, and while it's still the best deal going in mobile gaming, we're bummed the screen resolution has been dumbed down to sub-HD levels.

Feb, 2009 2009-02-20   4.1

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Gateway P-7801u FX Edition Review

By Nick Mokey (digitaltrends.com)

Award: RECOMMENDED PRODUCT

Known in its pre-production phase as Godzilla, the Gateway P-7801u notebook lives up to its moniker by making “big” a design ethic. From its 17-inch screen with full 1080p resolution, to a class-leading GeForce card humming away within, the P-Series FX...

Affordable price; good performance and battery life; 1080P display; good Wi-Fi reception

Large size and weight; chassis feels cheap at times; small touch pad

For anyone considering a machine in this size range, it would be difficult to find a comparable notebook for the price.

While it predictably falls quite low on the portability spectrum, we found the machine to burn through everyday desktop-replacement chores, and even most games, without complaint, and for a very reasonable price.

Nov, 2008 2008-11-24   4

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Gateway P-7808u FX Edition

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Hard-core gaming laptops were once thought of as sticker-shock items, but they've changed sharply of late in both looks and price. In their new incarnation, they're acting as big-screen media centers and desktop replacements, now that prices for the...

Tough-to-beat price. Intel quad-core processor. Top-tier graphics card. Excellent typing experience. Numeric keypad included. Big battery delivered very good score. Relatively light for a 17-inch

Design could use a huge splash of imagination. Screen resolution isn't scaled high enough for a hard-core gaming laptop

The Gateway P-7808u is the most affordable gaming machine to house a quad-core processor and power 3D graphics.

  3.5

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Gateway P-7808u FX

By Katherine Stevenson (maximumpc.com)

For several months we've been talking about what a great value Gateway's P-7811 FX gaming notebook was (reviewed October 2008). So we were anxious to see how the update to that model, the P-7808u FX, holds up.

Quad-core performance; budget price

Same 'ol look and feel; same 'ol game performance

Nevertheless, we can’t help but feel disappointed. While the P-7811 FX hit just the right mix of price and gaming performance for its time, the P-7808u FX is more expensive than its predecessor, yet offers gamers last year’s tech.

Aug, 2009 2009-08-04   3.5

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 42 user reviews of the Gateway P7800 Series from cnet.com. The user reviews were collected from Jan, 2009 to Mar, 2010. The average user rating from cnet.com is 86 out of 100.

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"Spectacular for its price."

I was excited to try this machine out, and fr...  Screen resolution (if you're one of the lucky ones), lots of powerful RAM, powerful GPU, wi-fi togg

Gateway P-7805u FX Edition

I was excited to try this machine out, and from the get-go I was not disappointed. The 1 GB 9800M GTS paired with 4 GB of DDR3 RAM can still handle al

Gateway P-7805u FX Edition

The absolute ONLY thing bad I can say about this laptop is the screen resolution. Would be a 5 star rating easy if Gateway had found a way to keep the

Gateway P-7805u FX Edition

I was excited to try this machine out, and from the get-go I was not disappointed. The 1 GB 9800M GTS paired with 4 GB of DDR3 RAM can still handle al

  36 Users positive 6 Users negative

alaTest has collected and analyzed 5 user reviews of the Gateway P7800 Series from digitaltrends.com. The user reviews were collected from Jan, 2009 to Nov, 2009. The average user rating from digitaltrends.com is 92 out of 100.

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Gateway P-7801u FX Edition

Picked up this bad bit from Best-Buy for Picked up this bad bit from Best-Buy for $1099.99, superb screen. I'll give up 1 lb for a better battery, hey

Gateway P-7801u FX Edition

Great machine. Runs many modern games like Fallout 3 pretty nicely. Also runs Second Life pretty well. SL is an application compatible to many cards b

Gateway P-7801u FX Edition

I bought this monster for gaming and it delivers amazing performance for a notebook. I played Crysis on 1440×900 with most settings on high and got an

Gateway P-7801u FX Edition

The P-7805u FX is a remarkable machine. What you get in this notebook would cost ',000 TO t even use my desktop anymore since I have purchased this no

  5 Users positive

alaTest has collected and analyzed 64 user reviews of the Gateway P7800 Series from circuitcity.com. The user reviews were collected from Sep, 2009 to May, 2010. The average user rating from circuitcity.com is 94 out of 100.

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great mchine

i have had this laptop for about 6 months now and it works fantastic. i did however pay 1000.00 dollars for from here 6 months ago so this is even a b

Best Bang for the Buck

I've always been leery of buying laptops from big name brands because they're usually way overpriced. However, after weeks of scouring the internet I

Great laptop

I have never had a laptop before so there was much research before buying this one. I am 100% pleased thus far and it could not be working better. I l

Best Dang Laptop I ever owned!!!!!

I actually bought this back in June so about 6 months ago, and I'm still loving this pc, I got the early production model that had the 1920x1200 resol

  62 Users positive 2 Users negative

alaTest has collected and analyzed 10 user reviews of the Gateway P7800 Series from newegg.com. The user reviews were collected from Feb, 2009 to Mar, 2009. The average user rating from newegg.com is 96 out of 100.

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Good so far

Great buy especially for $1300. Nicely spec'd laptop with a great screen. This laptop does include a built-in mic, don't know what them other guys ar

No microphone

Why provide a Web cam and no mike? Vista experience rating of 5.1 is quite respectable for a notebook. Fast, great screen, two drive bays, keypad NO

Gateway P-7801u Intel Core 2 Duo P8400(2.26GHz) 17.0" Wide UXGA 4GB Memory 320GB HDD DVD Super Multi NVIDIA GeForce 9800M GTS NoteBook - Retail

The media buttons I cant program to do what I want at this time. Either I missed the memo or it cant be done. Other than that this beast is worthy of

Gateway P-7801u Intel Core 2 Duo P8400(2.26GHz) 17.0" Wide UXGA 4GB Memory 320GB HDD DVD Super Multi NVIDIA GeForce 9800M GTS NoteBook - Retail

With the price it's listed at you can't find a better bang for your buck! Didn't notice any screen blotch, and Vista has ran like a pro so far.... New

  10 Users positive

alaTest has collected and analyzed 30 user reviews of the Gateway P7800 Series from amazon.com. The user reviews were collected from May, 2009 to May, 2011. The average user rating from amazon.com is 75 out of 100.

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Two Years Post Purchase - Overheats Junk

This lappy ran hot from day one.

Bought it, Own it, Proud of It.

This laptop is Absolutely AMAZING. Its stock with the 1440 x 900 screen. Im going to put a SSD in for my games soon. You will not find a laptop of thi

No Support

Bought my machine at the start of the semester so I had very little time to get up and running. Needed Linux as well as Windows, so I reformatted and

Buy anything but this!

We bought this back in February of 2009 and everything was great until around Christmas when it started beeping. we sent it in and found out it was th

  21 Users positive 9 Users negative

alaTest has collected and analyzed 145 user reviews of the Gateway P7800 Series from bestbuy.com. The user reviews were collected from Jan, 2009 to Mar, 2009. The average user rating from bestbuy.com is 93 out of 100.

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Best laptop I have ver owned!

"I have always bought sony laptaps. I buy a new one every two years to keep up with the technology, and programs. I was afraid to stray from the sony

Great Entry Level Gaming Laptop

"I was a bit sceptical about buying a laptop made by Gateway as my experience with them in the past has been nothing but trouble. However this was ove

Thank You Gateway!

"For around $1150 this is definitely the best notebook at this price. Its even better than those priced a thousand more. Wish the screen was 1900x1200

Unrivaled Gaming!

"Well, if your anything like me, i peruse these reviews looking for gaming benchmarks with the laptop, so for all you gamers out there i'll just run d

  138 Users positive 7 Users negative

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of the Gateway P7800 Series from epinions.com. This user review was collected in 2009-02-01, with a rating of 80 out of 100.

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I call it "Big Poppa"...beast of a laptop.

OK. So I was in the market for a new laptop, and I needed something that could keep up with me. Frequently I run into issues where I think faster than

  1 Users positive

Gateway P7800 Series

Gateway P7800 Series: product specifications

Brand

Audio Output
Type
Speaker(s)
Battery
Technology
Lithium ion
Cache Memory
Installed Size
3MB
Dimensions & Weight
Depth
11.7in/6.5in
Height
1.7in
Weight
8.4lbs/9lbs
Width
15.7in
Display (Projector)
Diagonal Size
17in
Diagonal Size (metric)
43.2cm
Max Resolution
1400 x 900/1920 x 1200
Technology
TFT active matrix
Widescreen Display
 Yes
Header
Compatibility
PC
Manufacturer
Gateway
Model
7801u FX Edition/7805u FX Edition
Packaged Quantity
1
Product Line
Gateway P
Input Device
Type
Keyboard / Touchpad
Mainboard
Data Bus Speed
1066MHz
Modem
Max Transfer Rate
56Kbps
Protocols & Specifications
ITU V.92
Type
Fax / modem
Networking
Data Link Protocol
Ethernet / Fast Ethernet / Gigabit Ethernet / IEEE 802.11a / IEEE 802.11b / IEEE 802.11g / IEEE 802.11n (draft)/Ethernet / Fast Ethernet / Gigabit Ethernet / IEEE 802.11a / IEEE 802.11g / IEEE 802.11n (draft)
Type
Network adapter
Wireless LAN Supported
 Yes
Wireless Protocol
802.11 a/b/g/n (draft)/802.11a/g/n (draft)
Notebook Camera
Camera Type
Integrated
Notebook Camera
Camera Type
Integrated
Optical Storage
Type
DVD
OS Provided
Type
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition/Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition SP1
Processor
64-bit Computing
 Yes
Clock Speed
2.26GHz
Manufacturer
Intel
Multi-Core Technology
Dual-Core
Processor Number
P8400
Type
Core 2 Duo
RAM
Installed Size
4GB
Max Supported Size
4GB
Technology
DDR3 SDRAM
Service & Support
Type
1 year warranty
Software
Microsoft Office Ready
Includes a preinstalled image of select 2007 Microsoft Office suites. Purchase a Medialess License Kit (MLK) to activate the software.
Storage Controller
Type
Serial ATA
Storage Floppy Drive
Type
 None
Storage Hard Drive
Type
Portable
Storage Removable
Type
 None
System
Hard Drive(-s) Total Capacity
320GB
Notebook Type
Notebook
Platform Technology
Intel Centrino 2
Video Memory
Installed Size
1GB
Video Output
Graphics Processor / Vendor
NVIDIA GeForce 9800M GTS

Manufacturer's Description


Accelerate everything you do! The Gateway P-7801u FX Edition Notebook boasts a powerful next-generation Intel Core 2 Duo processor - meaning you can get way more done in way less time. Because it's an FX system, this laptop craves gaming as much as you do, and its awesome NVIDIA GeForce graphics and 17" Ultrabright widescreen will display the true spectacle of your battle spectaculars. Plus, Intel Centrino 2 Processor technology delivers amazing wireless connectivity and battery life while you're on the go.

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