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Gateway P-173X FX is the upgraded version of the M-153XL model. A 2.2 GHz CPU speed is produced by Intel Core 2 Duo Processor and the graphics card is a stronger NVIDIA GeForce 8800M GTS. This model will cater towards those looking for a media player, or a gaming unit, as audio is produced by HD built-in speakers. Additionally, wireless communication can be accomplished via either Realtek 802.11 b/g or Bluetooth 2.0 EDR. Media is displayed onto Gateway’s largest 17.0” WXGA Ultrabright TFT Active Matrix screen. For added convenience, Gateway gave this notebook an integrated 1.3 mega-pixel webcam and allows for 4GB of memory to be expanded.
MSRP $1,622.00
Release date August, 2008
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- 17" WXGA Ultrabright display
- 2.2 GHz CPU speed
- NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS graphics card
- HD Audio - 2 Channel built in speakers
- Bluetooth and Realtek wireless networking
- 9.2 lbs
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Gateway P-173X FX
• Gateway P-173X FX Edition Notebook PC - Intel Core 2 Duo T7500 2.2GHz, Bluetooth, 802.11b/g Wireless, 4GB DDR2, 200GB HDD, DL DVDRW, 17" WXGA+, Integrated Webcam, Windows Vista Ultimate
Competitors
MSRP $2,000.00
Released August, 2008
Pros
- fairly light compared to other large 15-17" laptops - usually weigh 8 or more pounds
- extremely powerful components - easily desktop replacement quality (fast Core 2 Duo, 4GB DDR2, Nvidia 9700M GT)
- includes high quality ports such as HDMI and eSATA
Cons
- heavy - 6.2 pounds, not good for transportability or mobile computing
- ugly/gaudy gamer-style appearance
- only 720p capable resolution
Gateway P-173X FX
vs.
Asus G50V
MSRP $1,499.00
Released June, 2008
Pros
- powerful video card with 512MB of dedicated VRAM - stronger than the much more common 9600M
- affordable price
- powerful processor and 4GB of RAM
Cons
- fairly hefty at 7 pounds - not good for transportability or mobile computing, but somewhat lighter than 8 and 9 pound monsters
- somewhat large screen bezel
- slightly older and slower than the latest gaming laptops
Gateway P-173X FX
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Alienware Area-51 m15x
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Pros
- 8800M graphics card is extremely powerful - almost on par with 9700 or 9800, and well ahead of the more common 9600
Cons
- difficult to find
- 9.2 pounds is extremely heavy - not very mobile!
- poor battery life due to the fact that there is no second onboard graphics for battery-saving usage
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