Remanufactured Gateway M520CS 2.53 GHz Celeron Notebook PC with 256 MB RAM and 30 GB Hard Drive

by Regency technologies

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 14 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.2 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000B7MX20
• Item model number: M520CS
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #19,109 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 12, 2005

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Designed for the budget-oriented consumer, Gateway's remanufactured M520CS notebook PC packs a fair number of features into a convenient package. The laptop looks a bit unusual, as its 15-inch display is housed in a frame designed to hold a widescreen monitor--the typical display size of M520 series PCs. Gateway opted instead to install a standard screen with a 1024 x 768 resolution to make the unit more affordable. Internally, the computer is equipped with a high-powered 2.53 GHz Intel Celeron D processor with 256 MB of DDR memory. The processor is powerful enough for most applications, but users will need to upgrade the memory if they want to run several programs at once.

Document and multimedia storage isn't vast but is more than adequate thanks to the 30 GB hard drive. Meanwhile, the 24x CD-RW/DVD combo optical drive lets users burn data, digital photos, and music onto CDs or watch DVDs on road trips. The computer also comes with an Intel Extreme 2 integrated graphics card and 32 MB of video memory, which handles most 2-D applications but isn't designed for more graphics-intensive 3-D software and video games.

Much of the M520CS's appeal (in addition to its affordable price tag) is its expansion options, which are extensive for a laptop. With four USB 2.0 ports and a FireWire port--one of the few notebooks so equipped--the M520CS can connect to several peripherals at once for high-speed data transfer. It even includes a memory card reader for CompactFlash and Secure Digital cards, a must for digital photographers. Web access stems from the built-in 56k modem, though users should note that the laptop doesn't include an integrated wireless network, so they'll need to install one to enjoy a WiFi connection.

Additional features include rear microphone and headphone jacks and a preinstalled Windows XP Home Edition operating system. The M520CS weighs roughly 7.5 pounds and is backed by a 90-day warranty on parts and labor.

Product Description

Packed with the multimedia performance of a desktop in a streamlined notebook. The M520 notebooks feature the perfect blend of design, value and entertainment.Benefits include a Powerful sound system, 15.4" wide-format screen and Digital entertainment controls.