Gateway M-1618 15.4" Notebook PC | 
| Brand: Gateway
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Rating:  4 reviews
Sales Rank: 3126
Media: Personal Computers
Operating System: Windows XP Professional Edition
CPU Manufacturer: AMD
CPU Speed: 1.9
CPU Type: AMD Athlon 64 X2
Processors: 1
System Memory: 2000
Memory Type: DDR2 SDRAM
Hard Drive Size: 250
Display Size: 15.4
MPN: M-1618
UPC: 827103140354
EAN: 0827103140354
ASIN: B000XFDZ4K
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| Features:
| • | Includes - 6-Cell 2200 mAh Lithium Ion battery, AC Power Adapter, AC Power Cord, Modem Cable, OS Recovery DVD, Setup Poster, Getting Started Guide, Non-Microsoft EULA, Wireless Setup Card, Registration / 1-Year Limited Warranty Card and COA Label for Microsoft Installed Software | | • | AMD Turion 64 X2 Mobile Technology TL-58 1.9GHz Processor, 512KBx2 L2 Cache, HyperTransport technology at up to 1600MHz | | • | ATI Radeon X1270 with up to 256MB of HyperMemory | | • | 15.4 Widescreen Ultrabright WXGA TFT (1280x800) | | • | 2GB DDR2 667MHz Dual Channel Memory |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
Bring your entertainment to life with the extreme power and connectivity you need for the latest multimedia features you crave. The Gateway M-1618 delivers with AMD Turion 64 X2 Mobile Technology TL-58 advanced mobile power to optimize performance and battery life in demanding environments. Enjoy action in real-time with 2GB memory for ultra-fast system response, editing photos and quick downloads. Stay online longer with fast throughput and improved signal strength of 802.11 Draft N wireless technology. The HDMI port lets you display the highest quality content to an external LCD or big screen television for theatre-quality HD movies at home. The built-in webcam is perfect for staying in touch, taking pictures and enhancing VOIP conversations with easy-to-use preinstalled software. Enjoy a home-theatre quality experience with enhanced audio, ATI graphics and a 15.4" widescreen display. Access files from your digital devices and burn CDs and DVDs of music, video and digital photos with the sleek, slot-loading DVD+-RW drive. Send email, manage spreadsheets and create documents with Microsoft Works and enjoy extras like digital media, security and gaming software. 250GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive 1.3-Megapixel Webcam PCMCIA Type I or Type II 802.11abg + Draft N Wireless LAN 5-in-1 Memory Card Reader Interface - 3x USB 2.0, 1 HDMI V1.2, 1 VGA, 1x RJ-45, 1x RJ-11, 1x Headphone / SPDIF Audio, 1x Microphone, 1x Kensington Lock Slot and 1x AC Adapter Connector Operating System - Windows Vista Home Premium Dimensions - Height 17 x Width 13 x Depth 6 (432x330x152mm) Weights - 6.29 pounds (2.85 kg)
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| Customer Reviews:
 This lap top suits me fine. January 31, 2008
CP (Hamden, CT United States)
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
I purchased this lap top off TV - had no previous experience with the particular model. It was shipped to me in a week. I have had absolutely no problems with it. All the softwear is fine - no issues with the ethernet/wy-fi, DVD drive/burner etc. I down loaded iTunes, have a couple of thousand songs on it- no problem...
It may not be a fancy (read "expensive")or trendy (read "apple") model, but then I am neither fancy, trendy nor expensive myself. I am happy with my purchase - it suits my needs.
 bad networking; worse support January 16, 2008
R. Campbell (KC)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I got this machine for $200 off retail and thought I got a bargain. Right off the bat, the wireless didn't work. I went through the tech support route and after trying to reinstall the driver, ended up having to reinstall that operating system. I lost all data, but the machine was new so I could live with that. After the reinstall, though, the ethernet didn't work. I reinstalled again and this time everything worked... for about a week. I ended up sending it back. I received it back (reasonably quick turnaround) and everything was ok... for about a week. I sent it back again and this time it returned with the ethernet still not functioning. I called the repair dispatch number to find out what repair they did. According to the dispatch, they ran some automated diagnostic which said to replace the hard drive. Nevermind that my complaint was with the network.
By this point, I can't return the machine to the store, which is what I should have done in the first place. I asked the dispatch about replacing the machine and he said this model doesn't qualify for a replacement, so short of filing a complaint with the attorney general, a step I've read is about the only thing they pay attention to, I'm SOL. For $20, I guess I'll buy a USB ethernet adapter and consider it lesson learned: DON'T BUY STUFF FROM GATEWAY.
HORRIBLE product, HORRIBLE company, AVOID March 12, 2008
Jenny Sparks (New York, NY)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I purchased 3 Gateway computers for my family and guess what? They ALL broke down within 2 months, believe it or not. This one was the fastest to. The wireless did not work from the start. The DVD burner did not work. Like all the laptops I purchased, the lid was very sticky and you have to use 2 hands (one steadying the notebook) when making even the tiniest adjustment to the lid or else the whole notebook will raise and then hit the surface it's on.
When I sent this in for the repair, it took 4 weeks for me to get it back. Then, the lid wasn't fixed at all (just like the others), all my data was erased even though it was only peripheral problems.
Just a horrible product and a horrible company. I should've listened to everyone who told me not to buy from Gateway. Never again.
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P. Myers (Alberta)
0 out of 7 found this review helpful
So what specs does this machine have or does Gateway sell it as a misc Notebook.
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