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Buyer's Guides Lists and roundups of the best gear. Period.Gateway EC14D07u
Packing an Optical Drive Despite Being Tiny
The Gateway brand may not hold the clout it once did, but by releasing the EC14DO7U, the company has still shown they can create computers with wide consumer appeal. Measuring 11.6-inches with a screen resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels, this tiny P.C. still manages to include an optical drive and can easily double as a portable movie playerfor anyone with a DVD collection or Netflix subscription. It’s six-cell battery life is also stellar compared to competing models of this size, providing 7 hours and 50 minutes of power while continuously browsing the internet over Wi-Fi. Other nice features worth noting include an HDMI out port for viewing content over a television and an integrated web cam for Skype video conferencing. In terms of speed, the computer’s 1.3-GHz dual-core Pentium processor and 4GB of ram make it more than capable for handling multiple browser windows and basic applications, however it won’t beat out most of the other options on this list in pure performance. At $630, it’s also pricey compared to similar sized options by other manufactures or even larger models featuring Core i3 processors. In our opinion though, the inclusion of the optical drive along with this machine’s long battery life and small form factor make it a worthy purchase for travelers looking to browse the web and watch movies without being tethered to a wall.
Buy Now: $630
General
- Built-in Devices Stereo speakers , Wireless LAN antenna
- Width 11.5 in
- Depth 8.3 in
- Height 1.2 in
- Weight 3.5lbs
- Color Night sky black
Processor
- Processor Intel Pentium SU4100 / 1.3 GHz
- Multi-Core Technology Dual-Core
- 64-bit Computing Yes
- Power Efficiency Ultra Low Voltage (ULV)
- Data Bus Speed 800 MHz
- Chipset Type Mobile Intel GS45 Express
Cache Memory
- Type L2 cache
- Cache size 2 MB
RAM
- Installed Size 4 GB
- Technology DDR2 SDRAM - 667 MHz
- RAM form factor SO DIMM 200-pin
Storage Controller
- Storage controller type Serial ATA
- Storage Controller / Serial ATA Interface Serial ATA-150
Storage
- Floppy Drive None
- Hard Drive 320 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm
- Storage Removable None
- Hard drive type Portable
Optical Storage
- Type DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM
- CD / DVD write speed 8x
Optical Storage (2nd)
- 2nd optical storage type None
Card Reader
- Card reader type Card reader
- Supported flash memory cards Memory Stick , MultiMediaCard , SD Memory Card , xD-Picture Card , Memory Stick Pro
Display
- Display Type 11.6 in TFT active matrix
- Max Resolution 1366 x 768 ( WXGA )
- Widescreen Display Yes
- Features LED-backlit , Ultrabright
Video
- Graphics Processor / Vendor Intel GMA 4500MHD Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0
Audio
- Audio output type Sound card
- Audio output compliant standards Dolby Sound Room , High Definition Audio
- Audio Input Microphone
Notebook Camera
- Camera Type Integrated
Input Device(s)
- Input device type Keyboard , Touchpad
Telecom
- Modem None
Networking
- Networking Network adapter
- Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
- Data link protocol Ethernet , IEEE 802.11b , IEEE 802.11g , IEEE 802.11n , Fast Ethernet , Gigabit Ethernet
- Networking standards IEEE 802.11b , IEEE 802.11g , IEEE 802.11n , Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) Memory
- Interfaces 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) , 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm , 1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm , 3 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A , 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45 , 1 x Audio / video - HDMI - 19 pin HDMI Type A
Miscellaneous
- Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Power
- Power device form factor External
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
Battery
- Technology 6-cell Lithium ion
- Installed Qty 1
- Battery capacity 5600 mAh
- Mfr estimated battery life 8 hour(s)
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition
- Software Microsoft Works , Gateway Recovery Management , Norton Internet Security 2009 (60 days trial) , Microsoft Office 2007 Home and Student Edition (60 days trial)
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year
