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Gateway NV7915u
Desktops are tough sells these days, given the growing list of desktop replacement laptops that are selling for just as much, if not less. Case in point: The Gateway NV7915u ($600 street) has 17.3-inches worth of desktop-quality screen real estate, running on a speedy Intel Core i3 processor, and, all things considered, is one of the best values in the market. For just $600, you can multitask to your heart's content and not suffer buyer's remorse the next day. Though it's using design techniques from two years ago, the glossy, in-mold decorated top still strikes a chord with consumers. The NV7915u's version is called NightSky Black and bears a strong resemblance to the HP Pavilion dv7-3183cl ($999 list, ). Desktop replacements like the Dell Inspiron 1764 (5955IBU) ($799.99 list, ) can be customized with different colors, while designs like the Acer Aspire AS8940-6865 ($1,399 street, ) and Acer Aspire AS7740-5691 ($649 list, ) have the glossy finish, but not much else in terms of style. The NV7915u is clearly not meant for commuting or small bags, as its 6.7-pound frame falls in between behemoths like the Dell 1764 (5955IBU) (6.2 lbs) and HP dv7-3183cl (7.1 lbs).
Gateway NV7915u
I'm getting too old and lazy these days to travel much farther than to my desk, couch, or bed. The good news is that Gateway seems to have made the $649 NV7915u laptop just for people like me. Industry jargon calls such models desktop replacements, but "luggable" is a better word for an overstuffed and oversize notebook PC. In this class of laptops, you generally get a larger screen and keyboard, and just enough portability that you can lug your computer around the house. And if you must, you can squeeze the machine into a large bag and take it to the office or on vacation. Desktop-replacement laptops are supposed to be no-compromise portables, but after dragging the NV7915u around with me for a couple of weeks, I found that it makes a few trade-offs. The Gateway NV7915u has a massive chassis, and weighs a beefy 6.8 pounds. Still, the classy design offers a few nice touches. In contrast to the smudge-prone glossy finish on the outside, the keyboard and wrist rest have a subtle matte finish to minimize fingerprints.
Gateway NV7915u
If Acer stands for value, the Gateway brand that the company acquired back in August of 2007 has evolved into its more stylish cousin—the one that shops at H&M. Take the NV7915u, the bigger 17.3-inch version of the 15.6-inch model that was our top budget notebook pick of last year. This slick machine features Intel’s peppy new Core i3 processor, a high-def display, and a 500GB hard drive for an aggressive $649. As long as you don’t plan on playing the latest 3D games, this is the best-performing notebook of its size for the price. Ever since Gateway rebranded itself as a more fashionable notebook manufacturer, the company has been on a roll in churning out good-looking budget laptops, and the NV7915u is no exception. The glossy NightSky Black lid, with its subtle Honeycomb pattern, isn’t as luxe as something like the HP Envy 15, but neither does it look cheap. However, the lid doesn’t hide fingerprints as well as the Midnight Blue color found on the NV5807u. Other design flourishes include a matte silver hinge with the power button built into the side (like Sony VAIOs), a glossy upper deck, and LED lights and touch-sensitive controls that glow red. At 6.8 pounds, this notebook is not one you’re going to tote around much, but it’s lighter than many desktop replacements.
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