The Bottom Line
Gateway's M305X budget laptop is clearly targeting media savy users even if it lacks a FireWire port.
Pros
- High Capacity Hard Drive
- Included 6-in-1 Media Reader
Cons
- Media Oriented but Lacks Firewire
Description
- Intel Celeron 2.2 GHz Processor
- 256 MB PC2100 DDR Memory
- 40 Gigabyte Hard Drive
- 24x CD-RW Combo Optical Drive
- 15" XGA (1024x768) LCD and Intel Extreme 3D Graphics with 64MB Shared Memory
- AC'97 Audio
- v.92 56Kbps Modem and 10/100 Ethernet
- Two USB 2.0 Ports and One Type III PC Card Slot
- 13.2" x 10.6" x 1.3" @ 6.1 lbs.
- Windows XP Home
Guide Review - Gateway M305X
10/8/03 - Gateway's M305X budget computer system is clearly targetted at users who have a variety of digital peripherals. Key to this is the inclusion of a 6-in-1 media card reader on the side of the computer for removable storage from devices such as MP3 players or digital cameras. With such a target, it is interesting to note that it lacks a FireWire connector for connecting to digital video sources. The system does make up for this with a good mix of features. It comes with an average 2.2 GHz Intel Celeron CPU, high capacity 40 gigabyte hard drive and a 24x CD-RW combo optical drive. Overall, this makes a good notebook for the digital media enthusiast even if it lacks a FireWire port.
