Gateway ID47H02U

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 5 expert reviews

Excellent:

1
Good:

4
Average:

0
Bad:

0

Pros:

Thin and light; aluminum lid and keyboard deck; long battery life; strong performance for the price; decent audio
Fits 14-inch screen into a 13-inch frame, Lightweight, Only an inch thick, with an optical drive, Good keyboard, Core i5 processor is powerful, Over 8 hours of battery life.
Sleek good looks, Good performance and display.

Cons:

Touch pad takes getting used to; fixed-in-place battery; too much bloatware
Plastic click touchpad needs a do-over, Battery is not removable.

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Last revision on March 21, 2013

Reviewers Liked

Thin and light; aluminum lid and keyboard deck; long battery life; strong performance for the price; decent audio
Fits 14-inch screen into a 13-inch frame, Lightweight, Only an inch thick, with an optical drive, Good keyboard, Core i5 processor is powerful, Over 8 hours of battery life
Sleek good looks, Good performance and display
Strong battery life and a clean design along with a fast processor and USB 3.0 make the $699 Gateway ID47H02u stand out; the laptop also manages to fit a 14-inch display into the body of a 13-incher

Reviewers Didn't Like

Touch pad takes getting used to; fixed-in-place battery; too much bloatware
Plastic click touchpad needs a do-over, Battery is not removable
Cluttered software package, Highly reflective screen covering
The Gateway ID47H02u lacks Bluetooth and dedicated graphics, and plenty of other 13- and 14-inch competitors offer similar features for a similar price

Expert reviews and ratings

One of the thinnest and lightest 14-inch laptops around, the ID47H02u boasts a sleek part-aluminum design, speed, and a long-running battery. It's an excellent deal for mobile users on the go....

By Computer Shopper on October 01, 2011

The Gateway ID47H02u, a compact, powerful, and battery efficient mainstream laptop, crams in as much screen as it can fit into a compact frame and doesn't overcharge you for it. ...

By PC Mag on September 15, 2011

Though not the fastest or most full-featured laptop, Gateway has hit the nail on the head in terms of desgn and overall appeal. Gateway ID47HO2: Good Looks and Feel Gateway ID47H02u Review, by Jon L. Jacobi September 1, 2011 Why any company would...

By PCWorld on September 01, 2011

With a premium aluminum-alloy design and an ultra-thin bezel that squeezes a 14-inch screen into what's usually a 13-inch space, the Gateway ID47H02u makes a very good first impression. For a reasonable $699, this thin-and-light laptop also includes...

By LaptopMag on August 25, 2011

The Gateway ID47H02u is a slim-bodied, full-featured 14-inch laptop that offers a surprisingly strong mix of performance and design at a price that hovers between budget and mainstream. While there are plenty of similar alternatives from other...

By cnet on August 23, 2011