Gateway LX6820-01

The Gateway LX6820-01 is a desktop PC offered by Gateway with a built in entertainment hub. It is powered by a 2.66 GHz Intel Core2 Quad Processor with an Intel GM43 Express Chipset and NVIDIA GeForce GT230 graphics card for smooth video performance and realistic gameplay. It comes standard with 8 GB of DDR3 memory and 1 TB of hard drive space. It has an HDMI output of easy connectivity to an HDTV or LCD screen giving smooth and sharp images, is equipped with HD audio and comes with USB powered speakers. It has a 15-in-1 media card reader, DVD writer and built in analog/digital TV tuner and Media Center remote control and features illuminated media buttons. Connectivity options include six USB pors, two IEEE 1394 FireWire and Gigabit Ethernet connectivity. It comes with a 64 bit SP1 Edition of Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium operating system, the latest SE version of Microsoft Works and a 60-day trial of the Office 2007 suite.

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Gateway LX6820-01
MSRP$979.99
Release date December, 2008
BrandGateway
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good value - powerful for the price
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powerful components - good quad core processor, 8GB of DDR3 memory, Nvidia GT230 graphics card
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HDMI output for use with compatible displays / TVs
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graphics card is good enough to play most games at respectable settings
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includes everything you need except a monitor
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includes TV-tuner and remote control
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GT230 is actually a fairly low end card - 1.5GB of memory on it may trick customers into believing otherwise
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large and ugly
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poor support
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cheap peripherals
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speakers use USB ports
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common for users to experience freeze-ups due to overheating
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Specifications

  • Processor: Intel Core2 Quad Processor Q9400 (2.66GHz, 6MB L2 cache)
  • Operating System: Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium (64-bit) with SP1
  • Memory: 8GB DDR3 Memory (4 x 2048MB Modules)
  • Chassis: Premium Tower Desktop with Media Control Interface
  • Video: NVIDIA GeForce GT230 Graphics with 1.5GB Discrete Video Memory
  • Hard Drive: 1TB SATA Hard Drive
  • External Ports: (6) USB 2.0 ports (2 Front, 4 Rear), (2) IEEE 1394a Ports (1 Front, 1 Rear), VGA (Rear), (2) Audio (Headphone and Mic - Front), (6) Audio Jacks (Rear), (2) PS/2 Ports, HDMI (Rear), DVI (Rear)
  • Application Software: Microsoft Works 9.0, Microsoft Money Essentials & Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 (60-day complimentary trial period)
  • Audio: High Definition Audio with (7.1) Channel Audio Support
  • Available Expansion Slots: Available: 0 - PCI-E x16, 0 - PCI-E x1, 1 - PCI v2.3 (5 V)
  • Digital Media Software: Cyberlink Power2 Go, & Cyberlink LabelPrint supporting Labelflash
  • Dimensions (Box): 11.4" (H) x 23.7" (W) x 19.6" (D) or 290mm (H) x 602mm (W) x 498mm (D)
  • Dimensions (System): 17.7" (H) x 7.5" (W) x 19.0" (D) or 449mm (H) x 191mm (W) x 482mm (D)
  • Keyboard: Premium Multimedia Keyboard
  • Media Card Reader: Multi-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader with Smart Copy Button
  • Memory Capacity: Maximum 8GB
  • Modem: 56K ITU V.92 ready Fax/Modem (RJ-11 port)
  • Motherboard: Systemboard with Intel G43 Express Chipset
  • Mouse: USB Optical 3-Button Wheel Mouse
  • Network: 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 port)
  • Optical Drive: 18X DVD +/- RW Super Multi-Format Dual Layer Drive featuring Labelfash Technology
  • Power Supply: 500W Power Supply
  • Remote: Vista Media Center Remote Control
  • Security Software: Norton Intenet Security 2009 (60-day trial)
  • Speakers: Amplified Stereo Speakers (USB Powered)
  • TV Tuner: Analog/Digital TV Tuner with 3 Ports (Analog/Digital TV, S-Video and Stereo Mini-Jack Audio plus S-Video to Composite)2
  • Warranty: 1 Year Parts and Labor Limited Warranty with Toll-Free Tech Support
  • Weight: 31 lbs. (14.06 kg) system unit only / Approximately 37 lbs. (16.78 kg.) box

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Gateway LX6820-01

• Gateway LX6820-01 Desktop Computer - Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400 2.66GHz, 8GB DDR3, 1TB HDD, DVDRW, NVIDIA GT230, Vista Home Premium 64

UPC: 884483764464

EAN: 0884483764464

MPN: PT.G790X.001

Gateway LX6820-01

• Gateway LX6810-01 Desktop PC with TV Tuner

• LX6810-01 Desktop

UPC: 884483431953

EAN: 884483431953

MPN: LX6810-01

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Cons
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Pros

  • good value - powerful for the price
  • powerful components - good quad core processor, 8GB of DDR3 memory, Nvidia GT230 graphics card
  • HDMI output for use with compatible displays / TVs
  • graphics card is good enough to play most games at respectable settings
  • includes everything you need except a monitor
  • includes TV-tuner and remote control

Cons

  • GT230 is actually a fairly low end card - 1.5GB of memory on it may trick customers into believing otherwise
  • large and ugly
  • poor support
  • cheap peripherals
  • speakers use USB ports
  • common for users to experience freeze-ups due to overheating

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