Gaming Laptop Review - Gateway P-7808U FX [bestcomputersprices.blogspot.com]

Gaming Laptop Review - Gateway P-7808U FX [bestcomputersprices.blogspot.com]

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Gateway, Inc. is noted for its innovations that helped shape the technology industry. The company pioneered the 'built to order' production system and direct sales model which allowed it to sell computers at low costs. Gateway is also noted as the first computer company to sell its products online (in 1996).

Founded in 1985, the company grew into one of America's best-known brands and during the 1990s consistently appeared on the Fortune 500 list. By 2000, however, the company saw its finances take a drastic turn as it slipped out of Fortune's list. In October 2007, Gateway was acquired by Taiwan-based Acer Inc., and the combined entities now comprise the third-largest PC company in the world.

Design-wise, the Gateway 7808u FX Edition follows the same pattern used in previous gaming models particularly the P-7811 FX. The orange and black color combo remains ditto the chassis, keyboard, trackpad. Many users point out this design needs to be updated or even r eplaced.

The 7808u FX Edition's biggest offering is in its use of the Core 2 Duo Q9000 quad-core processor. That processing capability is combined with 4GB of RAM, a GeForce 98000 graphics chip with 1 GB of VRAM and a 500GB of hard disk space. That combo assures the user that this laptop can take on today's most demanding games.

The 7808u FX Edition features three USB ports, an HDMI port and an eSATA port. There is also an eSATA external hard drive and other ports that include VGA, Gigabit Ethernet, modem, an ExpressCard/54 slot, and a 5-in-1 memory card reader.

Like the display, we were also disappointed with the quality of the speakers in the 7808u FX Edition.

SPECS AVAILABLE OPTIONS (From Gateway's website) CPU - 2.0-GHz Intel Core 2 Quad Q9000 RAM - 4GB Screen Size - 17 inches Operating System - Windows Vista Home Premium (64-bit with SP1) Battery Life - About 3 hours Graphics - 1GB Nvidia GeForce 9800M GTSPros

The use of the Core 2 Duo Q9000 quad-core processor combined with 4GB of RAM, a GeForce 98000 graphics chip with 1 GB of VRAM and a 500GB of hard disk space is one great combination we would recommend. That combo assures the user that the Gateway 7808u FX Edition can handle today's most demanding games with ease.

Cons

The Gateway 7808u FX Edition's 1440×900 display is a disappointment from a gaming perspective. At the price the unit is being offered, we expected a 1920×1200 resolution. We also felt, like many users that the design of the 7808u is getting outdated; time for Gateway to bring in new ideas. The sound system on the 7808u also leaves much to be desired.

Conclusion

Performance-wise, the Gateway 7808u FX Edition passes with flying colors. For the not-so-serious gamer, that criteria alone can be a basis to go out and get himself a unit. However, serious gamers look for the total experience - the proces sing power along with the audio and visual treat that a gaming device offers. It is in the latter two criteria that we felt the Gateway 7808u FX Edition disappoints.

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Question by ScoobyD_1966: What is the best way to restore an old computer? I have a Gateway computer that is about six years old. Runs ok but has many unused programs that I can't get off it etc... I got it before I knew how to use one and really mucked it up. I'm thinking it would be better restored back to it's original factory settings if possible. Where does one go to get this done and what is a fair price? Thanks for the answers. I suspect your right. It would most likely be in my best interest to just break down and buy a new PC. We have three PC's in the house. One is new. I've had this one so long that it's like an old car... I'm just attached to it. LOL You know how it is... It's been with me awhile, I know all of it's quirks and am basically the only one in the house who can run it so it stays in my office. Your answers were great. Thanks again! Rod Best answer for What is the best way to restore an old computer?:

Answer by ponchescopilot
There should have been a restore disc sent with the computer when it was new. If you lost it you're kind of screwed. What is the processor speed? If it's less than 2gb it may be time to bite the bullet and get a new PC.

Answer by Majestic One
I'm guessing that you don't have the orginal Gateway recovery CD's or disks that came with your computer. There are several ways that you can this, but I'm not sure if they'll be worth it. 1. You can use your Gateway Recovery software, or find someone with a Gateway recovery disk that has a computer similar to yours in age and specs and try to recover your software that way. 2. You can format your hard drive, but if you do this method you MUST have an Operating System CD (i.e. Windows 98, Windows XP, Linux) that you can install or else your computer will just sit idle after startup. I would only go this route if you cannot find a Gateway Recovery CD because there will be a lot of drivers that you will need to get that Windows (or whatever OS you go with), might not be able to automatically handle for you. Plus it is the most difficult way to restore a computer if you've never done so. 3. If you go anywhere to get this done they'll probably tell you that you'll come off better buying a new computer, and personally I would not pay anyone to restore a six year old computer, but if you must don't take it to Best Buy whatever you do!!! They charge WAY too much for any computer work. Take it to someone you know, trust, and know's a good bit about computers.

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