Gateway NV7923u 17.3-Inch Laptop (NightSky Black)

by Gateway

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 11 x 16.2 x 1.4 inches ; 7.4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 11.4 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0034G4YRC
• Item model number: NV7923u
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (54 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,363 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: January 17, 2010

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Gateway NV7923u: Mobile Entertainment Center with 17-Inch Display

Packed with premium performance features that deliver a stellar entertainment experience, the Gateway NV7923u laptop PC delivers multitasking performance to take on your everyday tasks thanks to the smart performing Intel Core i5. Offering a fast and responsive PC experience, it features four-way multi-tasking processor power that allows each of its two cores to work on tasks simultaneously. The 17.3-inch high-definition LED-backlit display with a 16:9 aspect ratio provides a true cinematic view.

The affordable Gateway NV laptop sports a widescreen 17.3-inch LED-backlit display and an 8x SuperMulti DVD drive.

The 17.3-inch Gateway NV laptop in black with added honeycomb texturing on the cover.

The minimalist look of capacitive-touch launch keys at the top of the keyboard reduce button clutter and enhance the sleek design.

The widescreen display helps you stay productive by letting you view multiple windows at once, while the dedicated numeric keypad is ideal for students and professionals who need to quickly and efficiently input numbers. Pinch, flick and swirl your fingers on the Multi-Gesture Touchpad for an intuitive navigation of web pages, photos and more.

With a stylish and streamlined design, this Gateway NV Series notebook is both eye-catching and comfortable to use. The smooth notebook case is covered with a subtle honeycomb pattern that gives additional texture to the vibrant black coloring, and the refined silver trim, rounded edges and classic barrel hinge that cleverly houses the power button combine to create sleek, modern style.

Pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium operating system (64-bit version), you'll be able to easily create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. Windows 7 is the easiest, fastest, and most engaging version of Windows yet. Better ways to find and manage files, like Jump Lists and improved taskbar previews, help you speed through everyday tasks. Windows 7 is designed for faster and more reliable performance, so your PC just works the way you want it to.

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Key Features

• 17.3-inch LED-backlit Ultrabright widescreen display (1366 x 768 resolution) enables you to easily multitask across numerous open windows and comfortably watch movies on the go. This Ultrabright display offers a high-gloss, sharp contrast, anti-reflective finish.
• 2.26 GHz Intel Core i5-430M dual-core processor for smart performance with a speed boost (2.53 GHz with Turbo Boost Technology; 3 MB L3 cache). Intel's Turbo Boost technology maximizes speed for demanding applications, dynamically accelerating performance to match your workload--providing more performance when you need it the most. It also comes equipped with Intel HD Graphics--an advanced video engine that delivers smooth, high-quality HD video playback, and advanced 3D capabilities, providing an ideal graphics solution for everyday computing.
• 500 GB SATA hard drive (5400 RPM)
• 4 GB of DDR3 RAM (1066 MHz)
• Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator HD with 128 MB of dedicated video RAM and support for Microsoft DirectX 10.
• 8x DVD±R/RW Super Multi Drive
• Webcam integrated into the display bezel for easy video chats and conferencing; includes integrated microphone.
• Built-in stereo speakers with headphone jack with SPDIF digital audio output.
• Wireless-N Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n) for ultra-fast connectivity to home and business networks.
• Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
• 4 USB 2.0 ports
• HDMI port for connecting to a compatible HDTV or home theater receiver for uncompressed digital audio and video via a single cable. Also includes standard analog VGA video output.
• Convenient MyBackup Button provides a one-touch solution to quickly and easily back up all the important files and information stored on it, such as music, photos, video, contacts, e-mails and Internet favorites. The MyBackup Button gives you a simple, convenient way to backup files to another location such as a USB drive, external hard disk drive, or another hard drive partition. Also, you can set the MyBackup function to schedule a regular time to back up data automatically or simply press the button for an immediate back-up.
• Multi-gesture touchpad allows you to intuitively navigate WebPages, media libraries, photos, spreadsheets and more by simply flicking, swirling and pinching your fingers.
• Windows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. And you can watch shows for free when and where you want with Internet TV on Windows Media Center. Get the best entertainment experience with Windows 7 Home Premium.
• Get more features with Windows Anytime Upgrade. It's the best way to add features to Windows 7, takes as few as ten minutes, requires no software or downloads, and you'll keep your existing programs, files, and settings. Windows will walk you through the simple upgrade process.
• Pre-loaded software includes Microsoft Works SE 9.0 for word processing and spreadsheet work. Enjoy a 60-day trial version of Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007.
• Up to 3.8 hours of battery life
• Dimensions: 16.23 x 11.02 x 1.42 inches (WxDxH)
• Weight: 7.4 pounds
• Warranty: 1 year parts and labor

What's in the Box
This package contains the Gateway NV7923u laptop, 6-cell rechargeable battery, AC adapter, and printed documentation

It also comes with the following software: Microsoft Works (applications for word processing, spreadsheet, calendar, and e-mail); 60-day trial of Microsoft Office 2007; Norton Internet Security 2009 (60-day trial); Norton Online Backup; Gateway MyBackup; Google Desktop and Toolbar; WildTangent Demo Games

Product Description

Gateway NV7923u Notebook comes with these specs: Intel Core i5-430M Processor 2.26GHz with Turbo Boost Technology up to 2.53GHz, Windows 7 Home Premium, 17.3-Inch HD Widescreen Ultrabright LCD Display, Mobile Intel HM55 Express Chipset, 4096MB DDR3 1066MHz Memory, Intel Graphics Media Accelerator HD, 500GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive, 8X DVD-Super Multi Double-Layer Drive, Built-in Webcam, Multi-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader, High-Definition Audio Support, 802.11b/g/Draft-N Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, 4 - USB 2.0 Ports, HDMI Port, Multi-gesture Touchpad, 6-cell Li-ion Battery (4400 mAh), up to 3-hours 50 minutes of battery life, 7.4 lbs. | 3.3 kg (system unit only), AC Power Adapter, AC Power Cord, Wireless Setup Card, Registration/ Limited Warranty Card, Norton Internet Security 2009 (60-day trial)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

38 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best features for the price, February 6, 2010

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James Reiter - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Gateway NV7922u 17.3-Inch Laptop (Cherry Red) (Personal Computers)

I looked around for about two months for a new computer. When my search landed me on this one I was a little hesitant. But the features that come with it are great. When doing research the " new " intel i5 processor was the way to go. It runs fasted than expected. Better than the core 2 duo. Which I use on a daily basis. The 64bit system is great. The hard drive at 500gb is more than expected. Windows 7 very nice and I was a windows XP person. Hated vista. The screen size big at 17.3 inches and very clear. Hooks up easily to any TV with the HDMI port. Had no problems playing CD's and DVD's. I would suggest getting a wireless mouse and keyboard though. The laptop itself is light weight. A few minor problems when opening I had to let the computer run all programs before I could use it. If you are looking for a new computer I would highly recommend this one for the features and price. Shopped around for months and could not find one.

34 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Value!, February 22, 2010

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I love Iron Maiden "real maiden fan" (Trinidad) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Gateway NV7923u 17.3-Inch Laptop (NightSky Black) (Personal Computers)

I've had this for 2 weeks now...and I think it is worth more than $679
Pros:
large 17" HD screen with beuatiful display
500G HDD
fast i5 core processor
wireless card
multiple USB ports
eSATA port
card reader
dual layer DVD burner
4G memmory
Win 7 OS

cons:
no bluetooth
no lightscribe
no bluray support
nuisance software preloaded
no sleep charge port

this laptop feels comfortable, even with its size. the sound is great.I would advise anyone to remove Norton from it and use McAfee or any other antivirus, because Norton slowed it down so much. Feel free to remove other bulkware. The recovery function from gateway is great to remove errors and return to factory settings.
Overall, the negatives about this computer pale in comparison to its positives. The main configuration aloows this machine to be relevant for at least 2-3 yrs without a major upgrade. The only processor stronger is the i7 which is not needed for routine computing. the turbo boost feature on the i5 compensates for that.I bought this because of its value for money after painstaking research. i seriously considered the HP dv7 series and the Toshiba L500 as well as sony vaio; put put together the screen size,components and extras and this comes out on top.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars For the money, what's not to love? Great notebook!, February 13, 2010

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J. McGovern "BoredAgain" (Denver, CO) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Gateway NV7922u 17.3-Inch Laptop (Cherry Red) (Personal Computers)

For several months I spent many hours a week researching notebooks, and like the person before me, I'm very happy I landed on this one. This is one great notebook, and you can't beat the price for what you get. Great big screen, good keyboard layout, blazing fast, quality build, I could go on and on. If you are looking for a notebook with top of the line specs and a big screen, you can't look any further. If you are out for a notebook that can also play the newest, graphics intensive games, this isn't for you.

*Update - I've been testing this notebook for gaming recently, and it seems to be holding its own. I've been using it for mostly older games, Counter-Strike, Counter-Strike: Source, Half Life 2, Sims 2. For these games, it plays amazingly well with all settings on high. A few downloaded demos of newer games went well, adjust the video settings and you may just be able to pull it off. Just wanted to throw this out there for those that are at least interested in casual gaming with this notebook.

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