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    Gateway Alternatives

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Undsputed, Jul 12, 2007.

  1. Undsputed

    Undsputed Notebook Evangelist

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    So I see some disappointment regarding the new Inspirons for some of you. I thought I'd post this new Gateway listing so you could see some possible alternatives to the Inspiron. These are the new M and T series lines, at 15 inch and 14 inch respectively. Color customizeable with blue and red and grey.

    These are supposed to offer DX10 capable cards as well as Blu Ray and the M, supposedly a full 1080 screen. Here is some brief information:

    http://www.gottabemobile.com/CommentView,guid,dd6eef23-d028-4584-830b-6228863c064b.aspx


    Again I realize this is a Dell forum...I'm promoting freedom of choice and just giving aspiring Inspiron owners some options. The final specs aren't available, but very promisiing. Oh and HDMI too ;)
     
    Undsputed, Jul 12, 2007
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  2. bmnotpls

    bmnotpls Notebook Deity

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    We do not say the word GATEWAY in the dell form


    I vote for bannishment!
     
    bmnotpls, Jul 12, 2007
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  3. grudkin

    grudkin Notebook Geek

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    [grabs a pitchfork and torch]

    Away with him!

    Kidding aside, my current laptop is an old crusty PIII Gateway. It has seen better days, but it never fails to boot up! I'm still going to keep it around after my 1520 arrives.
     
    grudkin, Jul 12, 2007
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  4. Undsputed

    Undsputed Notebook Evangelist

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    It's really nice they'll be offering some solid customization now. Haha..I'm sure someone on here won't like the Gateway word mentioned in a Dell forum. I just wanted to list some news headlines so people could consider other choices before buying their Dell.

    I have no brand loyalty really. I want to see what Gateway comes out with when they make these new laptops available. They might have some good stuff! I hope their graphical options are extensive.
     
    Undsputed, Jul 12, 2007
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  5. TechIsCool

    TechIsCool Notebook Consultant

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    gateway is no good i had a tablet 2 years ago and when i installed sp2 (sp2 was out for a 1/2 year so far) it killed the bios on two laptops
     
    TechIsCool, Jul 12, 2007
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    taylor0987, Jul 13, 2007
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    blahdude84 Notebook Deity

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    Gateway sucks in its service...

    One week after I got my Gateway laptop... my laptop suffered white spots. Gateway said I had to buy a return box so that I could safely ship it back so the techs could fix it. They then called me up a week later telling me that it would cost me about $650 to fix. I was like uhhhhhhhhh...... no.

    2 years later... this laptop is falling apart (like the power connector thingy is partially broken) and the laptop randomly powers down / shuts off (prolly cause poor ventilation design).

    NEVER AGAIN!!!!!!!!

    Still looks nice though...
     
    blahdude84, Jul 13, 2007
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