Gateway T-6836
Notebooks Buying Guide
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CNET editors' rating:
4.0 stars
Excellent
THE GOOD
Strong performance and battery life, particularly for the price; attractive, sturdily constructed case; beautiful display that's great for video without being too reflective.
THE BAD
Case finish easily picks up fingerprints and smudges; shallow key travel; lousy speakers.
THE BOTTOM LINE
A standout among budget midsize laptops, the 14.1-inch Gateway T-6836 marries strong performance and battery life with a compact, well-designed case.
CNET Reader Reviews
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July 30, 2008 06:26
4.5/5
I'll have to disagree and say first off that the volume controls are great. They're completely touch and in a very convenient location. The sound is quite weak from the speakers, but if you have any other speakers to hook up you'll be happy. It is a... read more » -
August 12, 2008 04:08
4.5/5
Let me tell you what others have not. THIS IS A 64 BIT MACHINE. Which means not all of your old software may work. My PhotoShop for example will not load. -
July 25, 2008 11:45
3.5/5
Its a good laptop for the money, Im just going to explain the cons that need to be explained.
My biggest complaint is that the control key is misplaced. The Fn and control keys are switched up so that the Fn key is on the end, all other laptops... read more »
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