Gateway SX2850-33

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Pros:

Compact size. Quiet. Desktop-class optical and hard drive. Some expansion room. Wi-Fi. Plethora of USB ports. HDMI port. Good multimedia performance.
One of the fastest budget PCs we've tested; wireless networking and HDMI port make it perfect for the living room; room to upgrade via free expansion card slot.

Cons:

Some bloatware. Integrated graphics. No eSATA.
Only USB 2.0 for data connections; had to manually correct overscanning when we connected it to an HDTV.

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Last revision on May 12, 2011

Reviewers Liked

Compact size. Quiet. Desktop-class optical and hard drive. Some expansion room. Wi-Fi. Plethora of USB ports. HDMI port. Good multimedia performance
One of the fastest budget PCs we've tested; wireless networking and HDMI port make it perfect for the living room; room to upgrade via free expansion card slot

Reviewers Didn't Like

Some bloatware. Integrated graphics. No eSATA
Only USB 2.0 for data connections; had to manually correct overscanning when we connected it to an HDTV

Expert reviews and ratings

The Gateway SX2850-33 is a powerful small form factor desktop that has enough speed to keep multimedia power users happy, but a couple of hiccups keep the SX2850 from achieving the highest scores Additional Offer Save on Desktops and more at CDW!...

By PC Mag on December 22, 2010

The latest in Gateway's line of versatile slim towers, the SX2850-33 stays current with a fast Intel Core i3 CPU, and more importantly adds Wi-Fi to improve its suitability as a living-room desktop. It might cost more than a Nettop or a dedicated...

By cnet on October 14, 2010

Gateway SX2850-33 compact desktop PC is a slim line desktop featuring fast Core i3 processor and Wi-Fi connectivity. The inclusion of latter makes me recommend this desktop for your living room as there would be less cable clutter. In my lab tests,...

By eTech Reviews on February 17, 2011

The compact design of the SX2850-33 will likely attract many potential desktop shoppers who value every inch of their home or office space. It's supposedly so compact that it is one-third the...

By Dev Hardware on December 13, 2010