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    Gateway 3520GZ/M210 Review

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by dwd3885, Dec 31, 2004.

  1. dwd3885

    dwd3885 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Here's my review of the Gateway M210 or 3520GZ from Best Buy.

    http://notebookforums.com/showthread.php?p=599104#post599104

    Let me know if you have any other questions. Enjoy
     
    dwd3885, Dec 31, 2004
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    coasterguru33 Newbie

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    I don't know if this belongs in the same thread, but anyway, I stupidly asked for gateway gift cards this christmas, not knowing that Best Buy would offer a better value on the m210 line. Hence, I must order my m210 directly through gateway, and I am considering the m210cs. It contains the 1.5ghz celeron M processor, and I am upgrading to 512mb of ram. Do you guys think that at $999 (unless the instant rebate comes back into effect), that this is a poor deal? If so, I am considering the m320 because it has a 200 m.i.r. that would allow me to add a centrino processor, but sacrifice the widescreen. Also, do you guys think that a 1.5ghz Celeron M. & 512mb ram would be sufficient for light gaming (Roller Coaster Tycoon 3)?

    Thanks (I knew i had a similar thread awhile ago, but i wanted some added info)
     
    coasterguru33, Dec 31, 2004
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    dwd3885 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I would stay away from Celeron as much as possible. Pentium M is going to be better with battery life and not to mention performance. Other than that the deal sounds good, but I just don't even try to consider Celeron processors EVER
     
    dwd3885, Dec 31, 2004
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