Cheap Gateway NV55S13u 15.6-Inch Laptop (Ebony Black)

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The huge amount of memory, the quad-core processing, and the separate video card all do their jobs really really well. For example, it runs Skyrim on video quality High, and it runs beautifully.

The negative for me is the monitor the resolution, despite the monitor seeming huge, can only get to 1366x768. Video (like the sample Blu-Ray disc of trailers they include), and the aforementioned gaming, looks great on it, but I just wish my day-to-day activities on the desktop could be displayed at a higher resolution. Not a super big deal but it may be to you. It seems like the even the most basic of windows takes up such a huge amount of space.

The factory speaker on the laptop is really weak. You'll want some external computer speakers as well to hook into your headphone jack for anything louder than the most cursory of windows alert noises. However, there is a volume control on the keyboard.

In fact, the entire keyboard is set up in what I'll call an expanded-Mac style. The keys are definitely mac-style (though not back-lit) in their flatness and shape and the functionality of the keyboard is really high. You can adjust monitor brightness, audio volume, aspect ratio, projector mode, turn off the touch pad in case you're spending a lot of time typing or have an external usb mouse to plug in, as well as a host of other functions, all from the keyboard. It takes a bit to get used to the "smoothness" of the keyboard, but the keys are really not too small and the number pad is WONDERFUL to have on a laptop. The real estate, always limited on a laptop, seems to be very well utilized.

I don't need the Blu-Ray player (at this point) but it is quite nice that it's included, and can still do DVD-RW. Very intelligent to include that.

Oh and it's pretty great that it includes an HDMI port, though I can't attest to needing that just yet, though when I will I'm sure it will be very handy.

For security, I'm using Windows Security Essentials at and it is extremely non-invasive, free, and works wonderfully. Not relevant to the laptop but highly recommended from this user.

All in all, a great computer that has been very easy for a Windows XP user to learn how to use effectively.

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This laptop was purchased for a teenager and really fit the bill nicely. The inclusion of a Blu-ray disc player as well as capable graphics and a good quad-core CPU make this laptop an ideal machine for entertainment, productivity, and educational use. This laptop was everything I expected.

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This computer is a fast one, and takes care of all of my needs. The display is large, and it plays Blu-rays! What more do you need!?

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So this Laptop (nv55s13u) is actually a re branded Acer. all warranty's are handled by Acer and not gateway which is actually a negative because if you have heard anything about Acer its that their customer service sucks. I mainly bought this because it listed the hd 6620 as dedicated but this is actually the integrated video graphics. so if your expecting switchable graphics like I was then look elsewhere.

Pros:

Blu-ray

A8-3500m is a great processor

Hd6620g is a decent "integrated" video (can play skyrim on high)

does not get hot very easily which is nice

battery life is about 3-4hrs normal use with the brightness turned all the way down. I can get about 6 hours if i underclock the processor. message me if you need help with this.

boot up is fast for a 5400rpm HDD

Nice screen

Cons:

You will have to deal with Acer if you have any problems

No dedicated video like the description says

Bloatware out the ass on this thing. took a while to get it all off.

Single bar track pad keys are horrible and annoying (i keep my hand centered so you have to press very hard the closer you get to the middle) i prefer one key for right and one for left)

HDD is only 5400rpm but this is interchangeable.

webcam sucks

sound is not loud at all and for the size of the speaker bar this is disappointing

No USB 3.0 ( i really wish this had at least one)

No Bluetooth

its a little heavy for being a somewhat low featured laptop.

thats all i have for now but ill update if anything else comes up

thanks for reading

MC

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I think this was a great buy for the price. Only had it 3 weeks but so far it is great. It's a very fast computer and it is perfect for all my needs. The only thing I don't like are the keyboard buttons. I am a fast typer (140 wpm). The buttons are too big and soft and I prefer the other "thicker" buttons so I can really feel the letters as I type. Also the mouse pad is too close to the space bar which gets in the way sometimes when typing. If it weren't for the keyboard design I would give this 5 stars.