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| Intel® CoreTM i5-430M Processor1 2.26GHz with Turbo Boost Technology up to 2.53GHz (1066MHz FSB, 3MB L2 Cache)4096MB Dual-Channel DDR3 1066MHz sDRAM, 280GB SATA 5400 RPM Hard Drive280GB 5400RPM SATA hard drive, Blu-ray disc drive, HDMI out15.6" HD Widescreen UltrabrightTM LED-backlit Display (1366 x 768 resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio)Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator HD with 128MB of dedicated system memory supporting Microsoft® and Mobile Intel® HM55 Express Chipset More>>> |
Take advantage of this manufacturer label misprint deal! The enclosed computer is a Gateway NV5929u (retail price $749), but labels are incorrect on the package and computer sticker - giving you an extra bargain on the latest technology! All of the above product features, as well as b/g/n wi-fi, 10/100/1000 networking, Multi-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader (Memory StickTM, Memory StickTM Pro, Multi Media CardTM, Secure DigitalTM, xD-Picture CardTM), fax-modem port (RJ-11), built-in webcam, 5.84lbs system weight, Dimensions: 1.02"-1.46" (H) x 14.66" (W) x 10.19" (D), 280GB hard drive 5400 SATA. 4 USB Ports, HDMI out. This one is sure to sell out soon!
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I am still loading software. This computer fast but it is still a NV5927U with an i5 chip. The NV5929U is a computer with i5, with other similar specs but it lacks a BluRay. So, this is actually an excellent deal. If it holds up 30 days, it will be even a better deal. I only say that because every time I buy a computer, there is a better deal within a month of the purchase. Oh well, that's technology for you.This laptop is completely awesome. Basically, whoever assembled these at Gateway messed up and put a Core i5 430M in the machine instead of the Core i3 330M that it was supposed to have. This laptop is very fast and capable and it will be very hard to find a laptop with an i5 CPU and a Blu-Ray drive for this price. Windows 7 is such a great OS compared to Vista. It's hard for me to say this, but I actually switched from a Macbook to get this laptop. With this hardware and Windows 7 you'll be hard pressed to find a better laptop. Just about the only thing I've found that this machine can't do is play the most demanding games. The Intel HD GPU comes with only 128 MB of VRAM (I think it can share some of the system memory too). You can play some games with it, but just make you sure you read the system requirements before you buy. I have played Civilization IV so far without any problems. Basically, unless you're a hardcore gamer, I highly recommend this laptop for the price.What's there not to like, it has the new intel core i5 proceccor, blu-ray. it's extremly powerfulRead the full story »
DO NOT BUY...till they fix the mousepad on this thing. This thing seems to have gone through absolutely no QA before being shipped. 
This model is a fine laptop computing-wise, but so are many these days. Yes, overall I am somewhat pleased, but there are 2 things you might want to know. 1.) There is no Bluetooth. You will find Bluetooth 2.0 specified in every review but it is a lie. Yes there is a brightly lit BT button conveniently located on the deck. But pressing it activates nothing; it brings up a BT logo with a big red "not installed" 'X' through it. The lack of BT in hardware, not software, was finally confirmed by ACER customer support after several emails. I found this falshood to be total ACER Ad-man ignorance at best, or at worst, blatant false advertising. 2.) The Win7 Touchscreen is cute, but adds Zero functionality beyond what old hackers can do with a mouse. If it's your first computer, you might like it. If you've been on these things for years it may just be annoying. All it adds is the opportunity for everyone else to try touching it to see what it does, which means you'll have fingerprint smudges all over your display, all the time. That is something it definitely doesn't need, becuase the resolution is already blurry, with poor definition, poor contrast, high-reflection, and a quirky 16:9 orientation that by default compresses any documents you vertically scroll into microfilm fonts. "So Dude, change your font!" Fair enough: But then all the windows aspects and deskcop icons are blind-people big and vertically truncated. I would recommend this as a desktop replacement only if you hook it into a bigger, better monitor. So get the model sans-Touch and save a buck. Keyboard - great. USB's both sides - Great. Cover latch - needs 2 hands unless you're an accomplished magician. ACER email response was swift. Kudos also to Amazon - laptop arrived smashed. With no hassles they had a replacement shipped next-day based on 1 email I sent before I even returned the first one. I would definitely trust Amazon for electronics purchases, no matter what you buy. 
Perfect size for a laptop. For traveling I would want something a bit smaller. The visuals are crisp, the touchscreen is great for playing games, scrolling though items. Easy to use, nice keyboard with full numbers on the side. It seems larger than 15.6". No problems with Window 7 (yet). Would recommend this computer...I had gone onto Consumer Reports which recommended this model in the size, and price range. The Touch screen wasn't the sell for me..but it is nice.
After a very bad experience with an Asus N10Jh-A1 and due to Asus having a good reputation for laptops- a second unit was tried, the N61Jq-X1 (A1 is same except for having 2 year warranty). Amazon has changed it's ad for this laptop since our company purchased this unit, as it does not have the TV grade, additional amplifier and cone speakers etc, which was advertised. Asus website still has these features listed, including a really nice video touting their laptop. Simply doesn't exist on N61Jq units.