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Gateway E-100M (Core Duo)

Gateway E-100M (Core Duo)
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Gateway's laptop designs have never been cutting-edge. Some might even say they're bland. But the company does make an ultraportable that's arguably the most elegant piece in its lineup. The E-100M (Core Duo) marks the second coming of Gateway's stylish little laptop, and as its name reveals, it has a little more power than its predecessor—the Core Solo–carrying E-100M—thanks to a 1.2-GHz Intel Core Duo U2500 processor. It's also one of the lightest and most durable ultraportables on the market.

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Gateway Inc

http://www.gateway.com

Spec Data
  • Price as Tested: $1,469.00 Direct
  • Type: Ultraportable, Business, Small Business
  • Operating System: MS Windows XP Professional
  • Processor Name: Intel Core Duo U2500
  • Processor Speed: 1.2 GHz
  • RAM: 1 GB
  • Weight: 3.2 lb
  • Screen Size: 12.1 inches
  • Screen Size Type: widescreen
  • Graphics Card: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950
  • Storage Capacity: 80 GB
  • Networking Options: 802.11a/g
  • Primary Optical Drive: External

Bottom Line

The E-100M is still one of the most reasonably priced ultraportables on the market, and you get more for your money this time around, with the processor upgrade and extra RAM.

Pros

Affordable. Durable exterior. Memory and processor upgrade. For an extra $31, you can get awesome battery life with the optional 89-Wh battery.

Cons

Gateway offers only an external USB optical drive. Bundled 29-Wh battery won't cut it.


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