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The Gateway NV7915u is a budget desktop replacement that serves up an impressive mix of features for the money. When we reviewed its predecessor at the end of last year, the Gateway NV7820u, we said it was a “fine example” of the company’s “best bang-for-your-buck retail laptops.”
With a new processor and a lower price, this updated model offers more bang for fewer bucks. At $599, it’s one of the cheapest laptops you’ll find at retail with Intel’s Core i3 processor. The laptop offers clearly superior performance to similarly priced laptops that use older Intel and AMD processors, particularly when multitasking. Plus, its large 17.3-inch display works well for juggling multiple windows or sitting back and watching a movie. Only minor nits like poor battery life (most desktop replacements are anchored near an outlet anyway) and an awkward mouse-button bar temper our enthusiasm for the otherwise stellar Gateway NV7915u.
| Price | $599 |
| Processor | 2.13GHz Intel Core i3 M330 |
| Memory | 4GB DDR3 SDRAM 1066MHz |
| Hard drive | 500GB, 5,400rpm |
| Chipset | Intel HM55 |
| Graphics | Intel GMA HD |
| Operating System | Windows 7 Home Premium |
| Dimensions (WDH) | 16.2 x 11.0 x 1.4 inches |
| Screen size (diagonal) | 17.3 inches |
| System weight / Weight with AC adapter | 6.9 / 7.8 pounds |
| Category | Desktop replacement |