Gateway 17" w/ ATI 9600

Only 64MB of RAM? I am having a hard time taking all these people seriously, for machines at this level they seem like they should sport the best options.

If you "select" the laptop and go into the configuration options, you can get the 9600 128 mb version for an extra $50.

anyone got a closeup picture of this?

it sucks the res is xga still....

you can only configure the 128MB with the 17" screen...WTF

More Pictures...

http://support.gateway.com/s/Mobile/Gateway/M675/3501731tc.shtml

where?
the configuration sucks, you can't even change the processor speed, sucks + overpriced.
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I have seriously considered this model. Here is some additional info I found out from the phone support person.

-5400rpm drive
-128mb 9600 option
-800mhz fsb
-modular system for dual HD's
-10/100/1000! gb ethernet

Its pretty well priced, after I did some comparison shopping. Im going down to the local Gateway later today to get a hands on experience. Ill let u all know how it held up "in person".

Peace.

Ok, I have just returned from the local Gateway Country and can confirm that the people there are CLUELESS, lol. I don't mind because I don't really need their opinion when I can evaluate it better myself. Here is a run down of my meticulous observations:



-Very quiet, even with ear up close, mostly just air movement, not any buzz or humm. (HP zd7000 is a jet compared to this)

-Very solid build. Most of the cases external is of a cold metallic type material and seems MUCH more durable than the typical plastic I've encountered.

-Fan vents are located at the rear, which means less worry about cooling blockage.

-Touchpad has good drivers. You may have used a notebook with bad touchpad drivers. It can get really annoying.

-Jog Dial between touchbad buttons is smooth when scrolling without little "ticks" like the Sony's.

-Screen is bare, unlike the Toshiba's which has a cover. The cover causes alot of glare and I don't like it. I prefer the bare screen. The screen seemed less "blurry" than the HP zd7000 screen.

-The keyboard is VERY nice. If you like keys that have a small key pitch (very little distance from actual register point) then youll love it. They also give a wonderful responsive "click" when you type. In addition the keyboard does not suffer from sagging. This is a problem with many notebooks since the keyboard is simply a sheet of keys that lock into place. The center usually feels a bit "squishier" than the sides, however in the Gateway the entire keybaord felt extremely stable as if bolted to the body at each key.

-LED indicator lights are a nice blue and purple color. The overall image is very sleek and professional.

-Speakers are just as good as the Harmon Kardon brand found on Tosh and HP books. I noticed however they don't get quite as loud, but seem a slight bit crisper.



I had ordered a zd7000 a week ago, and I just cancelled my order. I am going to purchase this notebook. I hope this answers alot of questions for the curious.

Peace All.

IMO, bulkier doesnt always mean built better. I really like the streamline design of the Gateway. These 17" notebooks are big enough already.

Oh nooo

This looks like a rebadge of an Acer machine I saw recently. The build quality was dire, it weighed a TON and I think it's a desktop HD in it. This isn't a laptop, it's a desktop with a notebook form factor. I'd say it's overpriced, underpowered and of no additional benefit to anyone other that a showoff who wants an impressive-looking monument on his executive desk to impress clients. Try lugging that through an airport or opening it on the plane. Desktop replacement is one thing, but this is going one step too far.

And how come the screen is such low res?

Hello lazyfox,

someone has to do this so it might as well be me:

You are not quite correct. The Gateway M675 has nothing to do with the Acer machine - the Acer 17xx series - you saw.

The Gateway is one of (still) few 17" Wide-Screen Notebooks and while the Acer features a 17" screen its quite a bit bigger because of its 4:3 form-factor.

Though I give you that; these kind of 'Desktop Replacements' is certainly nothing people will be lugging around in the airport or use it on the bus just to 'take some notes'.
But they aren't meant for that anyways, yet there seem to be 'some' customers waiting eagerly for such 'portables'.

So while I think I don't have to go into too much detail I would just say that this machine is about the fouth portable of this kind (not counting the Apple 17").
There are the Toshibas (P20-S303 was the first one called over here - naming in the US is different and there are several successor out by now), the HP ZD7000, and of course the Clevo 470W/470V/470C (most ppl in this forum recognise the 470V as the "Sager 4780" I think). To my knowledge the Gateway M675 is not based on any of these and therefor it's the fourth incarnation of a 17" WXGA (there are no higher-res 17" Widescreens usable in a portable todate).

So no, these machines are not your average Notebook but they really have a market.

And the Gateway beats the other two (Toshiba and hp) in several areas - GPU beeing a major one: 128MB M10P

Others might be: Room for a third spindle (e.g. HDD - the Tosh has this as well), optional Port Replicator (Toshiba lacks this and hp has a somewhat odd type of connection - requiring external cabling)

All in all I think the M675 sounds to be a great machine and if it really *is* more quite than the hp I wouldn't hesitate to get one - if I could.

Unfortunately Gateway doesn't operate a business where I live anymore.

Well said Darklord.

If your planning on using your laptop like a PDA to jot down some notes or check your email, then a desktop replacement is not for you. In the eyes of this type of user, of course the m675 would seem oversized and overpriced. Go buy a tablet PC for christ sake.

In addition, if you have not seen this notebook in person, it is highly unfair to call it a ripoff of anything. I have typed on it, picked it up and pressed every button on it. I can officially second Dark Lords statement that this is definately a whole new version of the 17" breed.

If your in the market for a desktop replacement, the specs on the m675 will definately spark your interest. If anyone hasn't noticed, the dimensions on it compared to the HP AND Toshiba are thinner, smaller AND lighter. It also offers the m10. That is a HUGE deal. No 17" out there, other than the zx700 from Hypersonic offer it. Also, if anyone cares, the AC adapter is way lighter and smaller than the zd7000's "brick".


Again, if your looking for portability and battery life, your opinion on this notebook is pretty much invalid. Its most obviously targeted at a different demographic.

Guyver, One Question

is the bezel around the 17" inch as thick as it seems? Thanks