Gateway NX850X PC Notebook

Pros: Speed and ability! Notebook computer with a desktop workhorse atttitude.
Cons: Weighs approx 8lbs, 17-inch width makes finding carrying case difficult but not impossible.

General Information: The Gateway NX850X Notebook Computer has to be one of the greatest substitutes for people on the go that require the use of a full-size desktop computer. Each time I think of notebook computers, PDA devices, several types ...

Pros: Display, keyboard.
Cons: Bugs, customer service.

I had the predecessor to this machine at work and it was so trouble-free I bought the NX850X for home. The display is mind-blowing for someone used to 14" screens. The color is moderately accurate (better get a calibration system if you plan to do ...

Pros: Large, beautiful display, number pad, excellent performance
Cons: Poor speakers, super-sensitive touch pad, bulky

INTRODUCTION: I recently purchased a Gateway NX850X for an upgrade over my previous Toshiba laptop. The computer's specifications are as follows: 2.0 GHz Pentium M processor with Centrino technology 1024mb (1 x 1024) 533mHz DDR2 RAM 17" WSXGA+ ...

Pros: Can't tell, the machine doesn't work!
Cons: Poor Quality Terrible Customer Service

I purchased a GATEWAY NX850X Laptop in Nov 2005. As of Feb 2nd, 2006 it still doesn't work. I received the laptop in late Nov, and almost immediately, the machine started to sporadically reboot without warning (machine goes blank, then starts the boot ...

Pros: Great Display, Decent Gamer (after 3 years), Takes Abuse!
Cons: Was quite expensive when I bought it initially.

I have owned this laptop for a little over 3 years now and it's still kicking.  Spilled water on it (pulled battery immediately), dropped it a few times and throw it around quite a bit and it still works perfectly.  Bought the ADP warranty and never had to use it!  This replaced an older Gateway High-End laptop that I gave to my X (she said it still works, but is quite old).  So far Gateway has not let me down with their high end line.  I can still play most of the games I play, with a few exceptions.  Sacred 2 has lag, but what do you expect for a 3 year old laptop with 1 gb RAM still.  Going to upgrade that and see if that helps any.