Highest Rated Review by the Community
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Mar 22 '01
Pros: Easy to use, tech support is very helpful, up to date and fast.
Cons: Needed tech support 3 times to get it to work properly.
Summary: When my locally made computer died for the tenth time, my dad and I decided it was time for a new computer. Because my parents computer at home is a Gateway that held up well, we decided to go with the brand we trusted.
The computer ... read more
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Oct 03 '02
Pros: 3 year warranty/ 1 year onsite
Cons: Incompetent repair and poor service
Summary: I brought my Gateway Performance 1000 computer (with a Pentium III Processor, 256MB Memory Module and an IBM 7200-RPM 45-GB Telesto Ultra ATA/100 Hard Disk Drive) to a local Gateway Country store (in Goleta California) last August for some warranty ... read more
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Apr 19 '01
Pros: Good selection, decent price, easy setup.
Cons: Nothing worked longer than 2 months. Service stunk.
Summary: When I finally decided it was time to go by myself a new PC, I did some research by reading magazines, and asking friends what they were using and how they liked them. I do a lot of photo editing and graphic design on my machine, and needed something ... read more
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Mar 09 '01
Pros: Speed, ease of use, great tech service, ease of set-up, great software package.
Cons: Hard Drive noise annoying and a lack of hard copy manuals for the various programs.
Summary: After many years using an Apple product, I decided that I was ready to move to a PC format and have access to repair service and classes. Once I opened the Gateway boxes, I was pleasantly pleased with the set-up ease. Once I turned it on, I immediately ... read more
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Feb 25 '01
Pros: Excellent choice for ease of set-up and use.
Cons: Difficult to by-pass the AOL sign up.
Summary: In looking over different options for purchase I finally decided to call Gateway. I was not looking for anything too elaborate but needed more than just the basics. The individual that I spoke with was very knowledgeable and helpful. I was able to ... read more
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Jan 05 '01
Pros: Good system
Cons: Extra garbage and no support.
Summary: So, I figured, hey, everybody know's Gateway, and it comes with all the support etc... Well, so far I haven't been happy about the computer or the ongoing Tech Support they propose to provide. My system crashes just about every time I use it. I made ... read more
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Nov 11 '00
Pros: Great Speed!, lots of mem, good graphics
Cons: DVD drive makes lots of noise when running..aahh
Summary: Well, i don't see what the fuss is about...
everywhere i look, bad reviews about Gateway...whether it be the mundane or the extreme!
anyway, I purchased a Gateway Performance 1000 Mhz w/ everything loaded
(32 MB nvidia GeForce Pro, ... read more
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Oct 19 '00
Pros: support
Cons: too many malfunctions
Summary: UPDATE 12-16-01:
Since my last update on this machine. I've had Four catastrophic system crashes. Had the machine back at a Gateway Country store twice and had to restore my system 3 times. The last service performed on this pc was that they ... read more
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Oct 10 '00
Pros: Fast
Cons: breaking down, cost, maintence
Summary: Not even one month after I have my new Gateway at home the burnable CD goes out. Calling tech support is like pulling teeth with these people. After they replaced the CD everything seemed to work like a dream.
But my dream became a nightmare. ... read more
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