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Gateway DX4870-UB318
 
Approximate retail price:
$600
Summary: A full-size desktop computer tested with Windows 8, an Intel Core i5-3330 3GHz processor, 8GB of memory, a 1TB hard drive, Intel HD Graphics 2500 graphics, a DVD burner, and no speakers.
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Type: Full-size desktops
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(1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)
 
5.0
work horse since 2005
4/12/2013
Pros
Adequate Storage
Easy To Set Up
Easy To Use
Fast
Reliable Performance
Cons
Best Uses
Internet
Music
Video
Word Processing
Comment:
I have this machine for 8 years straight. Never had a problem. there were 5 people in the house who used it. Very reliable. But getting old.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
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(2 of 4 customers found this review helpful)
 
4.0
Gateway computer good but Window 8 BAD
3/29/2013
Pros
May Return
Cons
Difficult To Use
Poor Software Bundle
Best Uses
Comment:
Computer fine but Wiondows 8 just terrible. Trying to restore Window 7 but don't know how. May return computer and buy a Dell
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Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)
 
4.0
Good purchase because I relied on CR
3/1/2013
Pros
Easy To Set Up
Easy To Use
Fast
Cons
Best Uses
Word Processing
Comment:
My 5 yr old Dell died two days ago. So I checked Consumers Report and this was one of their best rated. I live in a rural area and only had Walmart and Best Buy. This was the only desktop Best Buy had two nights ago when I went in so it made it easy because it was recommended by CR. Paid $480.00. Very disappointed with Windows 8 but there are instructions online on how to restore Windows 7. Otherwise I'm quite satisfied with the Gateway.
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
The Gateway DX4870-UB318 is part of the Computers test program at Consumer Reports. The Gateway DX4870-UB318 Computers features and specs include Memory (GB), Memory-card reader, Processor, TV tuner, Blu-ray reader, Wireless mouse, eSATA port, Display size (in.), Video memory (MB), Suitable for gaming, Digital video out, Thunderbolt port, Wi-Fi, Storage (GB). In our lab tests, Computers models like the Gateway DX4870-UB318 are reviewed on Speakers, Overall score, Performance, Versatility, Display, Ergonomics, Touchscreen, OS. Consumer Reports subscribers share reviews of the Gateway DX4870-UB318 based on personal experience. The Consumer Reports user reviews of the Gateway DX4870-UB318 include star ratings, pros, cons, best uses, and a bottom line review to help guide your purchasing decision of the Gateway DX4870-UB318.
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