Gateway NV51B05U

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Pros:

Plays HD movies flawlessly, Inexpensive but elegant.
The Gateway NV51B05u is a functional midsize laptop for less than $500 that also offers basic graphics capabilities.
Extremely low price; bright, vibrant screen; some 3D-graphics abilities; very good keyboard with number pad; above average battery life

Cons:

Lousy gaming and mediocre battery life, Hohum everyday performance.
This is the very definition of a plastic laptop, it looks and feels like the budget system that it is, and battery life in other new AMD Fusion laptops can be much better.

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Last revision on November 16, 2012

Reviewers Liked

Plays HD movies flawlessly, Inexpensive but elegant
The Gateway NV51B05u is a functional midsize laptop for less than $500 that also offers basic graphics capabilities
Extremely low price; bright, vibrant screen; some 3D-graphics abilities; very good keyboard with number pad; above average battery life

Reviewers Didn't Like

Lousy gaming and mediocre battery life, Hohum everyday performance
This is the very definition of a plastic laptop, it looks and feels like the budget system that it is, and battery life in other new AMD Fusion laptops can be much better
Below-average productivity, multimedia performance; weak audio; subpar Webcam; small touch pad

Expert reviews and ratings

If your performance needs are minimal, this bargain laptop with perfect movie playback is just that--a bargain. Gateway NV51B05u: Poor Numbers, Good Value Gateway NV51B05u Review, by Jon L. Jacobi April 26, 2011 According to every shred of evidence...

By PCWorld on April 26, 2011

Taking a CPU intended for an 11-inch ultraportable and sticking it in a midsize system can potentially be a recipe for disaster. Gateway's 15-inch AMD Fusion-based NV51B05u avoids any major problems, but it could be...

By cnet on March 22, 2011

If a big screen, a roomy keyboard, and a low price are more important to you than sexy looks and sizzling performance, the NV51B05u is for you. Just know it cuts a few corners to hit the $469 mark....

By Computer Shopper on March 01, 2011