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Gateway M305X

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Gateway M305

Gateway M305

Gateway, Inc.

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.

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