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Gateway NV73A10u

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Gateway NV73A10u
Gateway NV73A10u (NV Series)
Processor
AMD Phenom II X3 N830 3 x 2.1 GHz, Champlain
Display
17.30 inch 16:9, 1600 x 900 pixel, glossy: yes
Weight
3.4 kg ( = 119.93 oz / 7.5 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)
Price
700 Euro
Sold in
Anglo-America

 

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Average Score: 76% - good
Average of 2 scores (from 2 reviews)

Reviews for the Gateway NV73A10u

72% Gateway NV73A10u
Source: Computer Shopper English Archive.org version

Call it a living-large laptop for limited budgets: Gateway’s big-screen NV73A10u is one in a series of newly designed 17-inch notebooks geared toward entertainment, but with an eye on value. With its stylish lid, big display, and discrete graphics, this machine is a good deal for anyone seeking a general-purpose desktop replacement on a budget. Gamers and media mavens should look elsewhere, however.


Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/01/2010
Rating: Total score: 72%
80% Gateway NV73A10u 17.3-inch Desktop Replacement Laptop PC
Source: Comp Reviews English Archive.org version
At just $800, the Gateway NV73A10u is a pretty amazing value. While the performance isn't going to be earth shattering, the AMD processor is able to keep up with similarly priced Intel models. Unlike the Intel laptops, it comes with a well performing 3D graphics processor. To keep the costs down though, the battery life does suffer as does ports for peripheral expansion.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/15/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%

Comment

ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5650: Middle class DirectX 11 capable graphics card with a power consumption of about 15-20 Watt. Supports Eyevision (up to 6 monitors)

Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


N830: Mobile 3-core laptop processor based on the desktop Athlon II X3.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


17.30": This display size is a standard format for desktop replacements (DTR). The DTR laptops are heavier to carry, need more power, but texts are easy to read and high resolutions are no problem. DTR are mainly intended for stationary desk use, where weight and energy hunger don't matter. In return, you enjoy the advantages of high resolutions (more details, better legibility).» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


3.4 kg:

A laptop with this weight is comparatively heavy and less designed for mobility than for use at the desk. Therefore, the devices tend to shine less with battery life than with a large screen and higher performance.


Gateway: Gateway, Incorporated. is a computer hardware company based in California which develops, manufactures, supports, and markets a wide range of personal computers, computer monitors, servers, and computer accessories. AOL acquired Gateway.net, the online component of Gateway  Inc., in 1999. 2007, Acer completed its acquisition of Gateway for approximately US$710 million. The market share outside of the US market is rather low.

In 2014 to 2016, Gateway did no longer belong to the Top 10 laptop manufacturers/distributors. Newer devices from Gateway are hardly reviewed by specialist media any longer (as of 2016).


76%: This rating is not earth-shattering. This rating must actually be seen as average, since there are about as many devices with worse ratings as better ones. A purchase recommendation can only be seen with a lot of goodwill, unless it is about websites that generally rate strictly.


» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

 

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