Advantages: I tried very hard to think of one Disadvantages: Just about everything
...moment it is back with Gateway because the internal
modem has just broken down for the second time in three
months. They have it for two weeks now, and no sign of it being
repaired any time soon.
To be totally honest, I wouldn't care too much if I never saw the
damn thing again, I'm so sick of it at this stage.
I was surprised by all of this, as generally Gateway have a good
rep, and my best friend owns one of their desktops, which is a
cracker ... ...been back with the manufacturers Gateway no less than four times, and despite two new modems, it is STILL impossible to access the Internet with it.
I have upgraded the memory to 256Mb, and it still runs very slowly.
Gateway have now virtually closed down their manufacturing and support operations here in Dublin, so it wont be going back again.
~ ~ As it happens, I now desperately NEED a good laptop, as I start a new job in 2002, as the Editor ...
the_mad_cabbie 06.12.2000 (30.12.2001)
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Gateway Solo 2550LS
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! ...
naina 02.02.2001
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Gateway Solo 2550LS
Advantages: Fast, easy, reliable, versatile Disadvantages: None I can think of!
...weeks ago I acquired a Gateway Solo 2550 Notebook computer principally for my work as an Everest salesman. The company supplied the specialist software - which is brilliant - but I was wary of such a small lightweight machine for regular use.
However, it is simply WONDERFUL! I use it for a work, personal use and play several hours every day, and the keyboard and display are SUPERB! The touch pad mouse took a bit of getting used to - but only a bit ...
gpk2 21.09.2000
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Gateway Solo 2550LS
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Quick review of Gateway Solo 2550LS
This is a pretty good laptop, lightweight, easy to use, doesn't consume too much power, even my Grandfather can use it, He even bought one, but he still doesn't use it much. I can store most of my pictures, music and videos on it, without too many memory problems. Overall, pretty good! :) ...
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