Gateway NV7901U - Intel Core i5

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 5 expert reviews

Excellent:

2
Good:

1
Average:

1
Bad:

1

Pros:

Fast Core i5 processor, big 17 inch screen, solid ATI graphics card.
Core i5 processor and solid ATI graphics for a reasonable price; large 17-inch screen.
Excellent performance for the price; huge high-res screen; decent battery life for its class

Cons:

Single rocker mouse button is awkward, no full HD screen.
Awkward touchpad buttons; no Bluetooth; screen resolution isn't full 1080p; you can get a lot of laptops with similar features.

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Last revision on August 15, 2011

Reviewers Liked

Fast Core i5 processor, big 17 inch screen, solid ATI graphics card
Core i5 processor and solid ATI graphics for a reasonable price; large 17-inch screen
Excellent performance for the price; huge high-res screen; decent battery life for its class
Good graphics power, nice looking machine
Very powerful, Fantastic price
Strong overall performance, Bright, vibrant display, Long battery life, Strong wireless range

Reviewers Didn't Like

Single rocker mouse button is awkward, no full HD screen
Awkward touchpad buttons; no Bluetooth; screen resolution isn't full 1080p; you can get a lot of laptops with similar features
Flimsy keyboard; no Bluetooth connectivity
Not much of a useful software bundle, some bloatware
Heavy, Battery life not that great, Lots of screen glare
Stiff touch button, Relatively slow hard drive, Uncomfortable keyboard

Expert reviews and ratings

The Gateway NV7901u has a large screen, a Core i5 processor and very good graphics at a reasonable price, but leaving Blu-ray out of the package might be a deal-breaker for...

By cnet on May 25, 2010

Equipped with a Core i5 CPU and dedicated ATI graphics chip, this big laptop offers the best price-versus-performance ratio you’ll find among 17-inch machines....

By Computer Shopper on May 01, 2010

For the budget minded users, the HP Pavilion dv7t and the Gateway NV79 are godsend. The Gateway NV7901u offers a large display, the newest Core CPU, a built-in DVD drive and strong dedicated graphics power, all under $1,000. Sure it’s over 7...

By MobileTechReview on April 21, 2010

If you don't mind the massive dimensions of the Gateway NV7901u and the heavy weight design, it is a fantastic notebook and a clear bang for your buck leader. blog comments powered by Disqus...

By I4U on April 01, 2010

This stylish big-screen notebook offers very good performance and graphics muscle for the...

By LaptopMag on March 26, 2010

This laptop has a big screen, fast Core i5 processor but we don’t know why Blu-ray drive is not there....

By Online Notebook on June 18, 2010