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Thursday, 7 July 2011

Gateway laptops with nvidia optimus and AMD Fusion configurations @ www.engadget.com

Gateway updates its ID and NV laptops with USB 3.0, Sandy Bridge and Llano internals

By   posted Jul 7th 2011 8:00AM
Acer's had its day (or two) unveiling back-to-school laptops, and now it's its sister brand Gateway's turn. The outfit just announced the 15.6-inch NV series and the 14-inch ID47, both of which include USB 3.0 and a choice of Sandy Bridge processors. (In the case of that entry-level NV, you can also opt for one of AMD's fresh-off-the-line Llano chips.) But the company did more than just give its notebooks a spec bump -- it also tweaked their designs, adding a chiclet keyboard to the NV series, while the metal-clad ID's trackpad is 20 percent larger and no longer glows like a mood ring. The ID47 also has a 14-inch display crammed into a chassis usually paired with 13.3-inch panels, as well as a non-removable battery that promises up to eight hours of juice. (The NV is rated for up to four hours.) And, in an unusual twist, our friends in Canada will get additional choices, including a 15.6-inch version of the ID, as well as select models with NVIDIA Optimus. Both the ID47 and NV55 / NV57 are available now, with the ID starting at $629.99 and $799 Canadian, and the NV fetching $529.99 and $499 Canadian. Check out the various configurations after the break, with lots 'o photos below.

Update: Lots of you are asking about the screen resolution on these guys. It's not in the press release, but the answer is 1366 x 768, across the board.

Gateway ID47
Gateway NV55 / NV57
Gateway ID47 and NV55 / NV57 hands-on


Gateway ID47H03h ($799.00 Canadian, available in Canada)
  • 2.3 GHz dual-core Intel Core i5-2410M processor
  • 14-inch LED-backlit Display
  • NVIDIA GeForce Optimus GT 540M graphics with 1GB video memory
  • 6GB DDR3 RAM
  • 750GB 5400RPM SATA hard drive
  • Digital media card reader
  • 8X DVD-SuperMulti double-layer drive
  • 802.11b/g/n WiFi
  • Bluetooth 3.0
  • 1.3 megapixel webcam
  • Dolby Home Theater v4 Audio Enhancement
  • Two stereo speakers
  • One USB 3.0 Port and twoUSB 2.0 Ports
  • One HDMI Port
  • Multi-gesture touchpad
  • Social Networks key
  • 6-cell Li-ion battery (6000 mAh)
  • Up to eight hours of battery life
  • Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
  • Microsoft Office Starter 2010
  • Dimensions: 12.97 x 8.95 x .85-1.14 inches
  • 4.6 lbs.

Gateway ID57H03h ($899.99 Canadian, available in Canada)
  • 2.3GHz Intel dual-core Core i5-2410M processor
  • 15.6-inch LED-backlit Display
  • NVIDIA GeForce Optimus GT 540M Graphics with 2GB video memory
  • 8GB DDR3 RAM
  • 750GB 5400RPM SATA hard drive
  • Digital media card reader
  • 8X DVD-SuperMulti double-layer drive
  • 802.11b/g/n WiFi
  • Bluetooth 3.0
  • 1.3 megapixel webcam
  • Dolby Home Theater v4 Audio Enhancement
  • Two stereo speakers
  • One USB 3.0 Port and twoUSB 2.0 Ports
  • One HDMI Port
  • Multi-gesture touchpad
  • Social Networks key
  • 6-cell Li-ion battery (6000 mAh)
  • Up to eight hours of battery life
  • Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
  • Microsoft Office Starter 2010
  • Dimensions: 12.97 x 8.95 x .85-1.14 inches
  • 4.6 lbs.

Gateway NV55S05u ($629.99, available in the US)
  • 1.5GHz quad-core AMD A8-3500M APU ight LED-backlit Display
  • AMD A60M Fusion chipset
  • 6GB DDR3 RAM
  • AMD Radeon HD 6620G Graphics
  • 640GB 5400RPM SATA hard drive
  • 8X DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive
  • 802.11b/g/n WiFi
  • 1.3 Megapixel webcam
  • High-Definition Stereo Speakers
  • One USB 3.0 Port, and two USB 2.0 ports
  • One HDMI port with HDCP Support
  • Gateway MyBackup function key
  • Multi-gesture touchpad
  • Dedicated Numeric Keypad
  • Gateway Social Networks key
  • 6-cell Li-Ion (4400 mAh) battery
  • Up to four hours of battery life
  • Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
  • Microsoft Office Starter 2010
  • Dimensions: 15 x 9.96 x .99-1.31 inches
  • 5.7 lbs.

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