Gateway P-7811FX: Another excellent release from Gateway for gamers

Gateway became a notable name in the market of gaming notebook when it paired high-end graphics card and an average processor in P-6831FX. Its popularity went so high that Gateway P-6831FX became one of the notebooks to see their price jack up by a considerable amount. The legacy of P-6831FX has been continued by Gateway with their newest release, P-7811FX.

Presence of newer components

With Gateway P-7811FX, you’ll get newer components, which were not present in its predecessor, including Intel Centrino 2 P8400 processor (with a processor speed of 2.26 GHz) and a blazing GeForce 9800 graphics card from Nvidia with 512MB video memory. If you add onboard a high-definition display and flashy design, you’ve got your hands on one of 2008′s best price rigs.

Appropriate for video chat

Embedded in its upper bezel are a microphone and 1.3 Megapixel webcam. Both of them can be activated by the help of Camera Assistant Software, which has been devised by Gateway and is already included in the system. Its webcam is more than appropriate for quick email snapshot and video chat.

Wonderful color scheme & design

Using a color scheme and design similar to its predecessor, P-7811FX has a glossy-black finish complemented by a silver and copper trim. With a body 15.8″ x 11.8″ x 1.7″ in size and weighing over 9 lbs, you’ve got your hands on a wonderful chassis. An FX logo and checkerboard pattern graces its lid that opens for revealing a dazzling 17″ and high-resolution widescreen display (1920 x 1200).

Spacious & comfortable keyboard

Keyboard of Gateway P-7811FX is also comfortable and spacious. It features a complete numerical keypad and is surrounded by a copper trim. You’ll also find an orange-backlit, flush-mounted media player and volume control panel sandwiched between 2 speakers having average sounds. Its touchpad is responsive and conveniently positioned for providing easy access to keyboard with minimal wrist movement.

Widescreen Display

Gateway P-7811FX’s 1080 pixel screen provides reasonably wide angles for viewing. However, you might desire keeping its ambient light to minimum, as its glossy coating is somewhat reflective. You are sure not to prefer its sound while playing a media file and might require a subwoofer for better audio.

LabelFlash etching technology

8X DVD multi-drive of P-7811FX features a LabelFlash etching technology. It will help you in making your own customized labels. You also get a considerable I/O connection’s selection, which includes 1 VGA jack, HDMI & FireWire ports and 3 USB ports. It also has an eSATA port that makes it simple for backing up 200 GB hard drive (7,200-rpm) into any external device.

At $1,449, Gateway P-7811X is flooded with all the needed features and worth making an investment for hardcore gamers.

Product Unique Selling Point

• Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo, P8400, 2.26 GHz

• Memory: 4 GB DDR2

• Hard Drive: 200 GB

• Display: 17″ TFT

• Graphics: 512 MB Nvidia GeForce 9800M GTS

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