Gateway 600X (600xb) PC Notebook

Pros: very large screen, good layout, good software bundle, many configuration options
Cons: runs very hot, excessive noise from fan, heavy as a tank

I purchased this laptop back in April of 2003. At the time I was looking for the fastest processor with the most memory and best video solution for under $2500. I opted for a P4 2.4Ghz, 512MB RAM, and ATI Mobility Radeon graphics with WinXP Pro. I ...

Pros: Power, storage and screen
Cons: weighs a ton

I have always used ultra light laptops with a desktop as my working combination. I thought I would give a desktop replacement a try and have one system instead of two. With all choices in life, there was some good and some bad. Mostly good. This machi ...

Pros: Gets the job done very well.
Cons: A little heavy with the larger screen.

I purchased this unit with a few changes to the base configuration. Processor speed of 2.6 ghz, upgraded ram to 1 gig and hard drive to 60gigs, XP Professional and Office Professional. The burner speed for a laptop is right there with my prior desktop unit. This is my sole work system and has served me very well! Just as my older P3 900 Solo 5350. Video quality is comparable to the others and speed has not been an issue even with the load that I put it under. From Office applications to heavy data extractions, this laptop has meet my expectations and in many cases has exceeded them as well.

I have purchased dozens of laptops from Gateway and not one has let me or the user down yet. Their service after the sell has been second to none! Bottom line is, there are brands and models that you can spend less on and there are those that you can spend more on. This unit has proven to give me the bang for the buck that I need to get my job done.