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    Just ordered Gateway NX570XL, question

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by Fatalah, Feb 18, 2007.

  1. Fatalah

    Fatalah Notebook Guru

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    All for around 1200 bucks (without tax). I feel good. I can't wait for a new computer. Right now I'm on a Pentium 3 450mhz machine with 128mb of RAM.
    Should I have increased the screen resolution? Or do you guys think I'm good?

    Gateway NX570XL
    Chassis w/ATI 128MB MBD, 945PM &1394 Brushed Tungsten(Oasis)
    Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7200 (2.00GHz, 667MHz, 4MB L2)
    1024MB 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM (1-1024MB module)
    15.4" WXGA Ultrabright TFT Active Matrix (1280x800) 802.11n
    80GB 7200rpm Serial ATA hard drive
    8x Multi-Format Double Layer DVD Writer (DVD¦R/¦RW/CD-RW)
    Primary 6-Cell Lithium-Ion Battery w/ 1 Yr. Limited Warranty
    90 Watt AC Adapter and Power Cord
    Genuine MS Win Vista Home Premium Media (32-bit) (US/UK/CA)
    Int. Intel 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N Wireless Networking (Vista)
    Bluetooth Wireless Networking Module
    Gateway Notebook Briefcase (fits 15.4" screens)
    Genuine MS Windows Vista WAU Media (32-bit) (EN/CA)
    Intel WLAN to Bluetooth Cabling
    3403778 Genuine Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit) GW CTO
    ValuePln 1yr Parts/Labor/No Onsite/TechSup-MBMid1Yr
     
    Fatalah, Feb 18, 2007
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  2. odin243

    odin243 Notebook Prophet

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    Most find WXGA a little low for a 15.4", WXGA+ is prefered. However, for that price rest assures that it's a good deal. I wouldn't go through the hassle to change it, myself.
     
    odin243, Feb 18, 2007
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  3. Fatalah

    Fatalah Notebook Guru

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    I had to choose between spending money on ultrabright or a higher resolution screen.

    I chose ultrabright, with the assumption that when I plug in the laptop to a monitor at home, I'll be able to increase the resolution. Is that assumption correct?
     
    Fatalah, Feb 18, 2007
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  4. problazer

    problazer Notebook Enthusiast

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    what kind of graphics card did u get?
    didn't see one listed in the specs
     
    problazer, Feb 19, 2007
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  5. link1313

    link1313 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Very nice computer for the price. I would pick ultrabright 1280x800 vs regular 1440x900. Not a big enough difference to make me care IMHO.
     
    link1313, Feb 21, 2007
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