Gateway 200XL Laptop

[Ioman]

Have you guys seen this slick looking laptop from Gateway?

http://www.gateway.com/home/prod/hm_200xl_proddetail.shtml

Technical Specifications

Processor
Intel® Pentium® M processor 1.6GHz

Memory
512MB DDR SDRAM (2-256MB Modules)

Storage5
60GB 5400rpm Ultra ATA hard drive

Media Drives
Floppy drive not selected
Integrated DVD-R/-RW/CD-RW Recorder

Graphics & Monitor
14.1" XGA TFT Active Matrix
Integrated Intel® Extreme Graphics 2

Audio & Speakers
Integrated sound and stereo speakers, headphone/speaker jack, and mic jacks
External speakers not selected

Power
Primary lithium ion battery with AC pack and 1 yr. limited battery warranty

Carrying Case
Not Selected

Modem
Integrated V.92 56K Modem4

Networking
Integrated Intel® PRO 10/100 VE network connection
Integrated 802.11b wireless networking card featuring Intel® Centrino™ Mobile Technology

Keyboard & Mouse
Full-Sized Keyboard and EZ Pad® Pointing Device

Internet Service Provider
Six months America Online® Internet access
(additional phone charges may apply) more info

Extended Service Plan
Value Service Plan-1Yr Parts/Labor/No Onsite/1 Yr Technical Support1

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[Porsche911]

ooh this laptop looks very nice, why haven't we heard about it much on these forums? I like hot the inside is metallic too and the whole system is very slim.

[nedlyj]

We haven't heard about it because it's $2200 for a 14.1 XGA screen with integrated Intel graphics. Add tax and you're at $2400.

I expect more for $2400.

A comparable Compaq x1000 with a 15.4" WSXGA widescreen will set you back only about $1500-1600. The only compromise is you don't get a DVD-R, only a DVD/CDRW combo. But you do get a 64MB Radeon 9200 card instead.

-n

[Ioman]

Originally posted by nedlyj
We haven't heard about it because it's $2200 for a 14.1 XGA screen with integrated Intel graphics. Add tax and you're at $2400.

I expect more for $2400.

A comparable Compaq x1000 with a 15.4" WSXGA widescreen will set you back only about $1500-1600. The only compromise is you don't get a DVD-R, only a DVD/CDRW combo. But you do get a 64MB Radeon 9200 card instead.

-n

Does the Compaq a 1.6Ghz Centrino chipset CPU?

[nedlyj]

Originally posted by Ioman
Does the Compaq a 1.6Ghz Centrino chipset CPU?
Yes, you can configure the x1000 with a 1.3-1.7 Centrino. Best price point now is the 1.5 or 1.6.

I ordered one with the following config:

1.6GHz P-M Centrino
15.4" WSXGA+ (1680x1050)
512MB RAM
64 MB Radeon 9200
40GB Travelstar (4200rpm)
DVD/CD-RW
802.11b
4 hour battery (I've gotten 4:20)
-and the usual ports, including IR and firewire and a secure digital card reader.

all for $1600 - delivered.

And, you can get Bluetooth if you want it for $19 more.

Not a bad deal at all...

-n