Gateway NV57H54u Laptop

Gateway NV57H54u Notebook combines style and performance for everyday HD entertainment and seamless social networking. The brilliant display delivers stunning visuals for a true cinematic experience. You can even take your media to a big screen TV through the HDMI port so that you're friends and family can watch! Powerful processing makes it easy to breeze through daily tasks while enhanced control keys allow you to multitask with ease, enjoy full control of your digital media and instantly connect to your social network sites.

Gateway NV57H54u 15.6-Inch Laptop (Black) 

Pros: Solid performance and graphics for price; Spacious and comfortable keyboard; Long battery life; Runs cool

Cons: Stiff mouse bar; Touchpad has some friction; Weak audio; Relatively dim display

The Verdict: The 15.6-inch Gateway NV57H54u delivers a comfy keyboard and good performance for less than $500, but a few drawbacks keep it from being a top pick.



Gateway NV57H54u 15.6-Inch Laptop (Black) Specification

CPU
2.3GHz Intel Core i3-2350M Processor
Operating System MS Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit)
RAM
4GB
RAM Upgradable to
8GB
Hard Drive Size
500GB
Hard Drive Speed
5,400rpm
Hard Drive Type
SATA Hard Drive
Display Size
15.6
Native Resolution
1366x768
Optical Drive
DVD SuperMultiDrive
Optical Drive Speed
8X
Graphics Card
Intel HD Graphics 3000
Video Memory
128MB
Wi-Fi
802.11b/g/n
Wi-Fi Model Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205
Bluetooth

Mobile Broadband

Touchpad Size 3.4 x 1.75 inches
Ports (excluding USB)
Gigabit Ethernet; HDMI; Headphone; Kensington Lock; Microphone; VGA
USB Ports
3
Card Slots
5-1 card reader
Warranty/Support 1-Year Limited Parts and Labor
Size
15.0 x 9.96 x 0.99/1.31 inches
Weight
 5.6 pounds

Gateway NV57H54u 15.6-Inch Laptop (Black) Gateway $493.53