Gateway C-120X

4 reviews

Jan, 2025

Positive
portability (7)
durability (6)
performance (4)
design (4)
usability (3)

Negative
screen (8)
image quality (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 4 reviews of Gateway C-120X. The average rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People really like the usability and performance. The design and durability also get good reviews. There are some mixed views about the battery, while the image quality and screen get critical reviews.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Gateway C-120X is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 77/100 = Good quality.

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Expert review by : Claude McIver (wired.com)

Review: Gateway C-120X Tablet PC

Ultra-mobile professionals and tech-savvy college students will enjoy the C-120X — Gateway's little tablet that manages to balance size, weight, and features at a reasonable...

The touch sensitive screen adds valuable functionality; no longer are tablet users slaves to the almighty stylus! Plenty of thoughtful features like a fingerprint scanner, DVD burner and FireWire port

Extra layers of the screen dulls image and appear grainy. Speakers are loud but tinny. Users must manually change screen orientation. Only 2 USB ports

Oct, 2007

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Expert review by : Cisco Cheng (pcmag.com)

Gateway C-120X

The Gateway C-120X is a sturdy 12-inch convertible tablet that's easy to write on while on the go.

Great speakers. Full-size keyboard. Integrated optical drive.

Laggard performance. Poor battery life.

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Jun, 2007

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Expert review by : tiffany boggs (NotebookReview.com)

Gateway C120X Thin and Light Convertible Tablet PC Review

The curved off edges and overall clean look are just great, I can't see anybody disagreeing with the look the C120X offers

Has Wacom digitizer and touchscreen ; Soft palm rest ; Responsive keyboard and touchpad ; Battery power indicator light ; Screen able to rotate either direction into tablet mode ; Overall quiet and cool running ; Very nice design, professional and...

Spring-loaded pen gets stuck in silo ; Screen wobbles some because hinge isn't secure enough ; Screen is grainy and washed out due to extra layers used for touchscreen and active input ; Screen does not orientate itself to user perspective when rotated...

The C120X is a solid Tablet. The chassis and overall build is sturdy, the appearance is nice and you don't have to worry about those dirty fingerprints so much since there's no glossy finish treatment. I wish the hinge was a little stronger, so the...

May, 2007

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Expert review by : Lisa Gade (mobiletechreview.com)

Gateway C-120X and E-155C

Windows tablets are maturing and mainstreaming: prices are down from a few years ago and features are similar to standard notebooks. The 12" Gateway "thin and light" is a convertible tablet, which means it looks and works like a regular notebook, but...

A relatively reasonably priced tablet that's thin, light and good looking. Very good build quality and a robust hinge make this tablet good for school and travel. The Wacom digitizer is responsive and accurate for a touch screen and we love the...

Screen isn't bright or sharp. WiFi range is less than average

had an internal optical drive. The C-120X and it's business twin the E-155C fit that bill and add good hardware specs to the mix. We really like the touch screen convenience coupled with good digitizer accuracy when using the pen, and the wide screen...

Jun, 2005

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