Gateway T-6859u

The Gateway T-6859u is a compact and powerful netbook offered by Gateway for the multi-tasker on the go. It is powered by a 2.0 GHz Intel Core2 Duo Processor with Intel Centrino Technology and a Mobile Intel GM965 Express Chipset and has a Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3100 Series graphics card for smooth video performance and enhanced graphics. It comes standard with 4 GB of DDR2 667MHz SDRAM and 320GB of hard drive space. The 14.1" Ultrabright  WXGA TFT Screen display delivers a 1280 x 800 viewing experience and integrated 1.3 megapixel webcam allows for easy web-chatting or taking self-portraits. It also has an HDMI output to enjoy high-definition video on your HDTV or LCD display. It has a DVD DL writer, 5-in-1 media card reader which supports Memory Stick, MemoryStick Pro, MultiMediaCard, Secure Digital and xD-Picture Card and has integrated a/b/g Wireless for easy wireless 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. The Gateway T-6859u has a stylish design with the Gateway inFuse treatment which seals the premium-color finish.

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Gateway T-6859u
MSRP$599.99
Release date June, 2009
BrandGateway
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ample power - true laptop processor, lots of memory and drive space
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affordable price
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HDMI output for single wire video and audio compatible equipment
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slowest of the slow graphics - Intel GMA, poor for anything except basic productivity, media viewing
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5.5 pounds
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poor speakers
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poor customer support
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not qualified for a free Windows 7 upgrade
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Specifications

  • Processor: Intel Core2 Duo T6400 Mobile Processor (2.0GHz, 800MHz FSB, 2MB L2 Cache)
  • Operating System: Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium (64-bit) with SP1
  • Memory: 4096MB 667MHz DDR2 Dual Channel Memory (2 x 2048MB Modules)
  • Hard Drive: 320GB 5400RPM SATA hard drive
  • Color: Premium Design with brushed metal keyboard surround and deep, rich Silver finish
  • Wireless Network: Intel WiFi Link 3945 802.11a/b/g Wireless
  • Adapter: AC Adapter
  • Application Software: Microsoft Works 9.0, Microsoft Money Essentials & Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 (60-day complimentary trial period)
  • Battery: 6-Cell Lithium Ion (4400 mAh)
  • Chassis: Chassis with Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 with up to 384MB of Dynamic Video Memory and Intel GM965 Express Chipset8
  • Digital Media Software: Microsoft Windows Media Player 11, Cyberlink Power2 Go, & Cyberlink LabelPrint
  • Dimensions (Box): 17" (H) x 13" (W) x 6" (D) or 431.8mm (H) x 330mm (W) x 152mm (D)
  • Dimensions (System): 1.0"-1.30" (H) x 12.95" (W) x 9.75" (D) or 25-33mm (H) x 329mm (W) x 248mm (D)
  • Display: 14.1" Widescreen WXGA Ultrabright Display (1280 x 800)
  • Expansion Slots: ExpressCard Type 54
  • External Ports: (3) USB 2.0, VGA Connector, HDMI V1.2 Connector
  • Keyboard and Mouse: Full-Size Keyboard, Synaptics Touchpad with Vertical Scroll
  • Media Card Reader: 5-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader (Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, Multi Media Card, Secure Digital, xD-Picture Card)
  • Memory Capacity: Maximum 4GB
  • Modem: 56K ITU V.92 ready Fax/Modem (RJ-11 port)
  • Multimedia Buttons: Multimedia Touch Controls
  • Network: 10/100 Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 port)
  • Optical Drive: 8x Multi-Format Dual Layer DVDRW and DVD-RAM featuring Labelflash Technology
  • Security Software: Symantec Norton Internet Security 2008 (60-day trial)
  • Sound: High-Definition Audio - 2 Channel, Built-In speakers, microphone, headphone/SPDIF Audio Out
  • Warranty: 1 Year Parts and Labor
  • Web Camera: 1.3 Megapixel Integrated Webcam
  • Weight: 5.55 lbs. (2.52 kg) system unit only / 9.54 lbs. (4.32 kg.) box

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Gateway T-6859u

• Gateway T-6859U 14.1-Inch Silver Laptop

• T-6859u Notebook

UPC: 884483566716

EAN: 884483566716

MPN: LXWAQ0X001

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Pros

  • ample power - true laptop processor, lots of memory and drive space
  • affordable price
  • HDMI output for single wire video and audio compatible equipment

Cons

  • slowest of the slow graphics - Intel GMA, poor for anything except basic productivity, media viewing
  • 5.5 pounds
  • poor speakers
  • poor customer support
  • not qualified for a free Windows 7 upgrade

Competitors

Yale prefers Dell Studio 14z (2009), Asus K40IJ over Gateway T-6859u
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