Laptops > Gateway Laptops

Advantages: None
Disadvantages: Everything to lose

I excitedly awaited my new Gateway laptop, one of the solo range – P11 500, 128 ram, fully kitted out, with every conceivable extra you can imagine. How was I to know this was the start of a complete nightmare… The delivery never happened, after many calls to the Transport Company, I eventually got my machine – how, I drove 40miles to pick it up – not to mention the fact that I paid £40 for its delivery. Apparently, the delivery ...
...remember that they are doing me this huge favour!!! Never will I buy a Gateway machine. Oh, and is this a good time to mention the spacebar on the laptop? Well, it only works if it is pressed EXACTLY in the middle – ain’t that a nice touch! ... Read review

Advantages: One small package that does everything a big desktop system can do.
Disadvantages: Internal modem not very fast - get a PCMCIA card

...comment on the very same Gateway Solo 9300, which has lasted very well so far. Last summer I broke the catch on it so it doesn't lock shut any more, but apart from that it is performing brilliantly. I still have 5Gb free hard disk space!! I'm glad I bought it. ************* Various configurations of the Gateway Solo 9300 are available - mine has a Pentium III 600MHz processor with 160Mb SDRAM and 12Gb hard drive. I bought it to replace a different ...
...I should have gone to Gateway in the first place, having already had good experience with them in my previous job and at university. With Gateway you definitely get what you pay for - a top quality product that should last a lifetime. However, I've taken out the optional 3 year return to base extended warranty just in case. The Gateway Solo 9300 is perfect for the course work I'm doing for a part-time Master's Degree in music - I use mainly word ... Read review

Advantages: High spec, runs vista and other apps. easily
Disadvantages: Slightly down on features

I received this laptop from my parents when i went to uni, and in my opinion its really rather good. The combination of 2GB of RAM and a dual corps processor makes for a lighting fast performance, even whilst running windows vista. The supplied software is a little down, with only a trial version of MS office but a full version of McAfee anti virus. Whilst lacking somewhat in the features department (1 pc card slot, no surround sound) this is ...
...in tesco's was in my opinion a bargain. All that performance for very little money. The Case is a tad bland but nothing a few stickers couldn't improve. Also the keyboard doesn't feel quiet as solid as other laptops, but a small compromise when u get a full num pad however. I would recommend this laptop to any power user on a cheap budget. ... Read review

Advantages: Cheap, mean little machine
Disadvantages: Heavy, non-linux compatable

...just the best buy and Dell are known to be a respectable no frills brand which helped. It's worth noting that my Dell came with a lot of bundled software, slowing it down slightly. It was a litttle trouble to format a new laptop and install the drivers again, but the machine has been satisfactory ever since! The ram seems to work well, the hardware (bluetooth, wireless, DVD, Webcam etc) are top quality and are well integrated to work with each other. ...
...fully linux compatable yet, since i tried booting it up with Kubuntu, and unsuccessfully tried to get all the hardware to work for 4 months. It was okay though, just double check if you plan to use linux (you're better off going for a linux-ready dell). Also, it's meant for small businesses which means it's a little heavy and not the best machine for you to lug it around everywhere (especially if you're a student!). Having said that, i don't have ... Read review

Advantages: Security, Speed, Easy to travel with.
Disadvantages: Once some settings are change theres no going back.

I own this Dell Latitude D830 it is a very fast, very reliable piece of equipment. It has dual core so its pretty good for gaming also with a very good video card. I wouldn't recommend it for the highest newest games but its very good to get you playing some of the recent games. It runs all sorts of O.S. so thats a plus. Compatible with most software. It can hold up to 4 gigs of ram. Easy lite weight, goof for the average business man and or student. ...
...items. Comes with some good dell utilities too. Such as blue tooth, secure storage, embassy security, and also my favorite a TRACKER. So if it is ever lost or stolen you can call tell and they can track it down. So all in all its a very good piece of equipment. I recommend it ! ... Read review