Gateway NV7923u 17.3-Inch Laptop (NightSky Black) | 
| Brand: Gateway
Category: Personal Computer
Buy Used: $681.99
as of 9/7/2010 11:39 CDT details
Seller: Warehouse Deals
Rating:  51 reviews
Sales Rank: 1,384
Color: Black
Media: Personal Computers
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium
CPU Manufacturer: Intel
CPU Speed: 2.26
CPU Type: Intel Core i5
Processors: 2
System Memory: 4
Memory Type: SODIMM
Hard Drive Size: 500
Modem: Modem
USB Ports: 4
Display Size: 17.3
Shipping Weight (lbs): 7.4
Dimensions (in): 11 x 16.2 x 1.4
MPN: NV7923u
Model: NV7923u
UPC: 099802765606
EAN: 0099802765606
ASIN: B0034G4YRC
Shipping: Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Pre-Order (0-0 Business Days)
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| Features:
| • | 2.26GHz Intel Core i5-430M Processor with Turbo Boost Technology up to 2.53GHz (1066MHz FSB, 3MB L2 Cache) | | • | 4GB DDR3 1066MHz Memory | | • | 500GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive, 8X DVD-Super Multi Double-Layer Drive | | • | 17.3" HD Widescreen Ultrabright LED-backlit Display (1600 x 900 resolution); Intel Graphics Media Accelerator HD | | • | Windows 7 Home Premium; Up to 3 Hours 50 minutes of Battery Life |
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Product Description
Gateway NV7923u: Mobile Entertainment Center with 17-Inch Display Packed with premium performance features that deliver a stellar entertainment experience, the Gateway NV7923u laptop PC delivers multitasking performance to take on your everyday tasks thanks to the smart performing Intel Core i5. Offering a fast and responsive PC experience, it features four-way multi-tasking processor power that allows each of its two cores to work on tasks simultaneously. The 17.3-inch high-definition LED-backlit display with a 16:9 aspect ratio provides a true cinematic view. The affordable Gateway NV laptop sports a widescreen 17.3-inch LED-backlit display and an 8x SuperMulti DVD drive. The 17.3-inch Gateway NV laptop in black with added honeycomb texturing on the cover. The minimalist look of capacitive-touch launch keys at the top of the keyboard reduce button clutter and enhance the sleek design.
Amazon.com Product Description
Gateway NV7923u: Mobile Entertainment Center with 17-Inch Display Packed with premium performance features that deliver a stellar entertainment experience, the Gateway NV7923u laptop PC delivers multitasking performance to take on your everyday tasks thanks to the smart performing Intel Core i5. Offering a fast and responsive PC experience, it features four-way multi-tasking processor power that allows each of its two cores to work on tasks simultaneously. The 17.3-inch high-definition LED-backlit display with a 16:9 aspect ratio provides a true cinematic view.  The affordable Gateway NV laptop sports a widescreen 17.3-inch LED-backlit display and an 8x SuperMulti DVD drive. |  The 17.3-inch Gateway NV laptop in black with added honeycomb texturing on the cover. |  The minimalist look of capacitive-touch launch keys at the top of the keyboard reduce button clutter and enhance the sleek design. | The widescreen display helps you stay productive by letting you view multiple windows at once, while the dedicated numeric keypad is ideal for students and professionals who need to quickly and efficiently input numbers. Pinch, flick and swirl your fingers on the Multi-Gesture Touchpad for an intuitive navigation of web pages, photos and more. With a stylish and streamlined design, this Gateway NV Series notebook is both eye-catching and comfortable to use. The smooth notebook case is covered with a subtle honeycomb pattern that gives additional texture to the vibrant black coloring, and the refined silver trim, rounded edges and classic barrel hinge that cleverly houses the power button combine to create sleek, modern style. Pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium operating system (64-bit version), you'll be able to easily create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. Windows 7 is the easiest, fastest, and most engaging version of Windows yet. Better ways to find and manage files, like Jump Lists and improved taskbar previews, help you speed through everyday tasks. Windows 7 is designed for faster and more reliable performance, so your PC just works the way you want it to.
Key Features - 17.3-inch LED-backlit Ultrabright widescreen display (1366 x 768 resolution) enables you to easily multitask across numerous open windows and comfortably watch movies on the go. This Ultrabright display offers a high-gloss, sharp contrast, anti-reflective finish.
- 2.26 GHz Intel Core i5-430M dual-core processor for smart performance with a speed boost (2.53 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. It also comes equipped with Intel HD Graphics--an advanced video engine that delivers smooth, high-quality HD video playback, and advanced 3D capabilities, providing an ideal graphics solution for everyday computing.
- 500 GB SATA hard drive (5400 RPM)
- 4 GB of DDR3 RAM (1066 MHz)
- Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator HD with 128 MB of dedicated video RAM and support for Microsoft DirectX 10.
- 8x DVD±R/RW Super Multi Drive
- Webcam integrated into the display bezel for easy video chats and conferencing; includes integrated microphone.
- Built-in stereo speakers with headphone jack with SPDIF digital audio output.
- Wireless-N Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n) for ultra-fast connectivity to home and business networks.
- Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
- 4 USB 2.0 ports
- HDMI port for connecting to a compatible HDTV or home theater receiver for uncompressed digital audio and video via a single cable. Also includes standard analog VGA video output.
- Convenient MyBackup Button provides a one-touch solution to quickly and easily back up all the important files and information stored on it, such as music, photos, video, contacts, e-mails and Internet favorites. The MyBackup Button gives you a simple, convenient way to backup files to another location such as a USB drive, external hard disk drive, or another hard drive partition. Also, you can set the MyBackup function to schedule a regular time to back up data automatically or simply press the button for an immediate back-up.
- Multi-gesture touchpad allows you to intuitively navigate WebPages, media libraries, photos, spreadsheets and more by simply flicking, swirling and pinching your fingers.
- 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. Get the best entertainment experience with Windows 7 Home Premium.
- Get more features with Windows Anytime Upgrade. It's the best way to add features to Windows 7, takes as few as ten minutes, requires no software or downloads, and you'll keep your existing programs, files, and settings. Windows will walk you through the simple upgrade process.
- Pre-loaded software includes Microsoft Works SE 9.0 for word processing and spreadsheet work. Enjoy a 60-day trial version of Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007.
- Up to 3.8 hours of battery life
- Dimensions: 16.23 x 11.02 x 1.42 inches (WxDxH)
- Weight: 7.4 pounds
- Warranty: 1 year parts and labor
What's in the Box
This package contains the Gateway NV7923u laptop, 6-cell rechargeable battery, AC adapter, and printed documentation It also comes with the following software: Microsoft Works (applications for word processing, spreadsheet, calendar, and e-mail); 60-day trial of Microsoft Office 2007; Norton Internet Security 2009 (60-day trial); Norton Online Backup; Gateway MyBackup; Google Desktop and Toolbar; WildTangent Demo Games
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| Customer Reviews:
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 Best features for the price February 6, 2010
James Reiter
38 out of 39 found this review helpful
I looked around for about two months for a new computer. When my search landed me on this one I was a little hesitant. But the features that come with it are great. When doing research the " new " intel i5 processor was the way to go. It runs fasted than expected. Better than the core 2 duo. Which I use on a daily basis. The 64bit system is great. The hard drive at 500gb is more than expected. Windows 7 very nice and I was a windows XP person. Hated vista. The screen size big at 17.3 inches and very clear. Hooks up easily to any TV with the HDMI port. Had no problems playing CD's and DVD's. I would suggest getting a wireless mouse and keyboard though. The laptop itself is light weight. A few minor problems when opening I had to let the computer run all programs before I could use it. If you are looking for a new computer I would highly recommend this one for the features and price. Shopped around for months and could not find one.
Excellent Value! February 22, 2010
R. Aziz (Trinidad)
34 out of 35 found this review helpful
I've had this for 2 weeks now...and I think it is worth more than $679
Pros:
large 17" HD screen with beuatiful display
500G HDD
fast i5 core processor
wireless card
multiple USB ports
eSATA port
card reader
dual layer DVD burner
4G memmory
Win 7 OS
cons:
no bluetooth
no lightscribe
no bluray support
nuisance software preloaded
no sleep charge port
this laptop feels comfortable, even with its size. the sound is great.I would advise anyone to remove Norton from it and use McAfee or any other antivirus, because Norton slowed it down so much. Feel free to remove other bulkware. The recovery function from gateway is great to remove errors and return to factory settings.
Overall, the negatives about this computer pale in comparison to its positives. The main configuration aloows this machine to be relevant for at least 2-3 yrs without a major upgrade. The only processor stronger is the i7 which is not needed for routine computing. the turbo boost feature on the i5 compensates for that.I bought this because of its value for money after painstaking research. i seriously considered the HP dv7 series and the Toshiba L500 as well as sony vaio; put put together the screen size,components and extras and this comes out on top.
For the money, what's not to love? Great notebook! February 14, 2010
J. McGovern (Denver, CO)
16 out of 16 found this review helpful
For several months I spent many hours a week researching notebooks, and like the person before me, I'm very happy I landed on this one. This is one great notebook, and you can't beat the price for what you get. Great big screen, good keyboard layout, blazing fast, quality build, I could go on and on. If you are looking for a notebook with top of the line specs and a big screen, you can't look any further. If you are out for a notebook that can also play the newest, graphics intensive games, this isn't for you.
*Update - I've been testing this notebook for gaming recently, and it seems to be holding its own. I've been using it for mostly older games, Counter-Strike, Counter-Strike: Source, Half Life 2, Sims 2. For these games, it plays amazingly well with all settings on high. A few downloaded demos of newer games went well, adjust the video settings and you may just be able to pull it off. Just wanted to throw this out there for those that are at least interested in casual gaming with this notebook.
Great computer at a great price March 9, 2010
Christopher P. Guebert
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
I, like many others, searched high and low for laptops. I looked here and I looked there. I went to Micro Center and still wasn't satisfied with the prices. To get a similar laptop from Hp or Dell, you're talking a grand easy. The weight isn't bad in my opinion, considering it's a 17.3 incher. The screen is amazing. The led backlight really makes the screen pop. The amazon website had listed a lower, incorrect, screen resolution. It is in fact 1600 x 1900 and looks great. The buttons are pretty quiet when pushed and having a normal keypad to the side is nice. It doesn't have firewire or an expresscard slot but really, who cares. Having USB 2.0 pretty much makes that obsolete in my opinion. Firewire is not freakishly better, also in my opinion. I have a strong anti-apple product mindset also so this computer is really nice for me as it is extremely fast. I have a dell 3.2 Ghz dual core desktop with 3gb of ram running xp professional and it's a snail compared to this thing. I run Traktor Scratch Pro on it and it runs flawlessly, not skipping a beat and when you check the cpu meter it's hardly registering any stress on this machine. It's also so quiet I honestly never notice it making noise, not even a little. Sometimes, if it's quiet around you, you'll notice a little toot but really this thing whispers. The heat hasn't been an issue at all as well. I'll have it running for hours watching streamed movies and then set it on my lap and it's lukewarm at best. I really have nothing bad to say about this laptop. It's got HDMI for your audio/video feed to your HD. It doesn't have s-video but seriously I checked and on amazon it costs like 1.50 approx. for a vga to s-video adapter cord if you really want that feature. I'll tell you though, with a screen this lovely and large I think you'll have no problem watching movies right off this puppy. The integrated webcam and mic work seamlessly with websites. The sound from the speakers is pretty decent and if you get the right programs, you can adjust the volume even louder and they still sound pretty good for a laptop. I still hook up my amplified pc speakers while I'm at home and my wife and I watch a movie on it. I read the other guys review where he mentions having a problem with the USB drives. I've had no such issue and I'm guessing he just got a lemon. It happens and is understandable. I haven't had to deal with customer service, knocking on wood, so I can't give that a review. The multi-touch is kind of neat. Basically makes it easy to zoom in/out on any page, text, pic, and/or etc.. It's got dvd multi recorder drive instead of blu-ray but this also doesn't matter to me at all. They're not amazing enough nor cheap enough for me to give two squats of a thought to it until such time as it is the standard for everyone. Plus you can find an external usb blu-ray for around a hundred. The touch sensitive feature buttons up top of the keyboard area are neat and work really well, very responsive. Overall I seriously give this computer a near perfect score for my purposes. I love it and I hope it keeps kicking butt the way it has been.
So far, AWESOME!!! May 1, 2010
Craig Vlach (AZ, USA)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
Seems awesome. Entered my order through Amazon.com 4-24-10. Received the laptop 4-29-10 (that was with the Free Shipping!). Plugged it in to let the battery charge like the info sent with the laptop said to do before turning it on. Took 36 minutes to top off the battery. Then I unplugged it from the wall outlet to see how long the batter would last.
Played with it for 1 hour just doing the basic setup (time zone...) and looking at the preloaded software. Then popped the DVD for the movie "2012" into it which played for 1 hour and 54 minutes before the laptop displayed a message saying battery life was down to 15 minutes (brightness of the screen and sound volume were never adjusted from whatever settings they were at when I turned the computer on for the first time).
I'm no expert, but I would think that practically 2 hours of DVD play would put a more than average drain on the battery (DVD is continuously running with continuous sound from the speakers). So basically the battery was good for just over 3 hours of what I would consider a higher than average drain. I don't have an internet connection yet (coming soon) but expect it will last longer just surfing the web. I'll let you know at a future date.
Also of note, while the laptop was in use, it never got hot. I wouldn't even say warm. I had to do a double take a few times just to see if I could feel any heat at all! We're talking a couple degrees above room temperature.
When I read the reviews for this laptop on amazon.com like you are now, I got pretty scared by the bad reviews, but took into account that most of the reviews were very good to excellent. I figured I had ~85% chance of getting a good one and ordered it. Now I'm very happy I did!
Some people complained the power plugin to the laptop was a relatively loose fit and that the plug pulled out way too easily. I'm happy to report that the laptop I recieved does not have that issue. On mine, the plug is held in very firmly. You definately have to give it a solid push in to seat it, and it isn't coming out with out a solid pull! Maybe I got lucky with mine, don't know.
It was mentioned in previous reviews that the screen viewing experience is awesome but that you pretty much have to look at it straight on for the best viewing experience. This is true with mine also. Though I can't see why it matters as I intend to have the screen positioned directly in front of me while using the laptop anyway. When wouldn't you? Guess there's an exception to every rule, or maybe it was just nitpicking.
Obviously the DVD drive did work.
I don't understand a previous complaint about the keypad keys being flat across the top. They are, but why is that a bad thing? Besides, the design looks great with the overall "modern" look of the laptop. Like someone else said, no picture(s) you find online does it any justice. The real thing puts the pics to shame!
This laptop is very quiet! Barely audible. While typing, the keys don't make much sound either. Very nice. The loudest sound the thing makes is after pushing the button to open the DVD drive and then you get a soft click as the drive pops open the loading tray.
A few people complained about the LED lighted symbols (yes, they are working "buttons" too, though they don't appear to be and don't actually push in, they just magically know your finger is on them) being to bright and distracting from the screen viewing experience. On my laptop they weren't at all. I didn't even notice them except when looking directly at them. Though, the LED lights below the keypad (one tells you it's powered on and the other if battery life is good or bad) were very bright and did distract somewhat, particularily when sitting further than 2 feet from the screen like when I was watching the DVD movie. Sitting up close, they weren't near as noticeable, just a little.
This laptop is very fast in general. When you turn it on, you're ready to do whatever you want in less than 30 seconds. When you turn it off, it's completely powered down in ~15 seconds or less. There is no waiting for anything. You go to open a program and the program opens like right now!
The barrel hinge is very sturdy! You can lift the screen from any point with no screen flex. Seems like it could last just about forever. The power button inside one side of the barrel hinge works very nicely and feels good. A purposeful push operates it. It almost doesn't seem like the power button even pushes in. It does, but only barely, and you only notice a crisp click. I like it.
Summing up, as many of you already know, this Gateway laptop put together by Acer, gives you: 17.3" HD screen, i5-430M processor, 4GB dual channel DDR3 RAM, 500GB 5400rpm hard drive, 8x DVD-Super Multi Double-Layer Drive (does CDs @ 24x), Windows 7 Home Premium, HD audio, multi card reader, VGA port, HDMI port, 4 USB 2.0 ports, and MORE. And all for $679.99! As some others have mentioned, you won't find a set up like this for less than +$1000.00 from any other manufacturer and I too researched for many hours before making this specific laptop buying decision!
I'll post back with an update in the future after having time to really put it through the "ringer". At this time I would highly recommend it to anyone even remotely interested in a laptop of this caliber!!! For now, can't say enough good about it. Maybe it has been improved since others bought theirs in the past, though most seemed to be more than pleased with it anyway. Knock on wood, but so far I have no reason to test out Amazons excellent return policy. :)
Good Luck,
Craig
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