Review on Gateway ID49C12u 14-Inch Laptop

Gateway ID49C12u is a 14-inch laptop equipped with a 2.53 GHz Intel Core i5-460M dual-core processor, 4 GB of installed DDR3 RAM, and 500 GB SATA hard drive (5400 RPM). It sports a 14″ LED-backlit widescreen display (1366 x 768), Intel HD Graphics with 128 MB of dedicated system memory, 1.3-megapixel HD webcam, 8x SuperMulti DVD±R/RW drive, Multi-gesture touchpad, Stereo speakers with third-generation Dolby Home Theater audio, 4 USB ports, Multi-in-1 digital media card reader, HDMI port, 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, and 6-cell battery (4400 mAh) for up to 6 hours of battery life. The laptop runs on Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit operating system. Needless to say, such a configuration is good enough for our daily use, people are very happy with it.

As a well-configured 14″ laptop, the Gateway ID49C12u is great for most people, you can use it to do anything you want, it's also very convenient to take it anywhere with you, so you'll never miss a thing.

On this Gateway laptop, the Intel Core i5 Processor with Intel Turbo Boost Technology delivers smart performance that adapts to your needs, enabling more responsive multitasking and energy efficiency. And its 14.0″ HD Ultrabright LED-backlit Display (16:9 aspect ratio) plays the latest high-resolution movies, digital content and media for a true cinematic view.

What's more, with up to 6 hours battery life on a single charge you can stay productive while traveling, at the coffee shop, around campus or at home. No wonder so many people are choosing it, so I think you guys will love it too.

The Gateway ID49C12u laptop comes with loads of fantastic features, let's have a close look.

Features & Specs:

• 2.53 GHz Intel Core i5-460M dual-core processor for smart performance with a speed boost (2.80 GHz with Turbo Boost Technology; 3 MB L3 cache). Intel's Turbo Boost technology maximizes speed for demanding applications, dynamically accelerating performance to match your workload–providing more performance when you need it the most.
• 500 GB SATA hard drive (5400 RPM)
• 4 GB of installed DDR3 RAM (1066 MHz)
• 14-inch LED-backlit widescreen display with 1366 x 768-pixel resolution and 16:9 aspect ratio. The LED backlight technology is 33 percent more energy efficient than standard CCFL LCD screens.
• Intel HD Graphics (with 128 MB of dedicated system memory) provides an advanced video engine that delivers smooth, high-quality HD video playback, and excellent 3D capabilities with support for Microsoft DirectX 10 games–an ideal graphics solution for everyday computing.
• 8x SuperMulti DVD±R/RW drive can also write to CD, DVD-RAM, and dual-layer (DL) DVD±R discs–which can hold up to 8.5 GB of data.
• Multi-gesture touchpad enables you to pinch, flick and swirl your fingers for an intuitive navigation of web pages, photos and more.
• Dedicated Gateway social networks key makes connecting to your favorite social networking sites a snap by instantly launching Facebook, YouTube and Flickr with a single log-in to all three sites.
• Wireless-N Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n) for ultra-fast connectivity to home and business networks.
• Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
• Stereo speakers with third-generation Dolby Home Theater audio enhancement technologies transforms the experience of movies, music, and games.
• 1.3-megapixel HD webcam integrated into the display bezel for easy video chats and conferencing (1280 x 1024 resolution)
• Gateway MyBackup makes it easy to back up your data without a hassle. Duplicate files to another location quickly and easily with a single press of the Gateway MyBackup Key.
• 4 USB ports
• HDMI port for connecting to a compatible HDTV or home theater receiver for uncompressed digital audio and video via a single cable.
• Multi-in-1 digital media card reader compatible with Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, Multi Media Card, Secure Digital, xD-Picture Card.
• Windows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. And you can watch shows for free when and where you want with Internet TV on Windows Media Center.
• Preloaded with the Microsoft Office Starter 2010 free software offering with selected functionality of Word and Excel for your text and spreadsheet tasks.
• Up to 6 hours of battery life from 6-cell battery (4400 mAh)
• Weight: 5.07 pounds
• Warranty: One-year parts and labor limited warranty

Of course, these are just the main features this Gateway laptop delivers, you'll find out more when you get the laptop.

Price as Reviewed: $779.99 (on Amazon)

So what do you think about the Gateway ID49C12u 14-Inch Laptop?