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Gateway LT4009U
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Approximate retail price:
$200
Summary: A 10.1-inch netbook tested with Windows 7 Starter and 1.6GHz Intel Atom N2600 processor. It also came with 1GB of memory and Intel GMA 3600 graphics.
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Type: 10- to 11-inch netbooks
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(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
 
5.0
Outstanding netbook IF 2GB RAM
11/18/2012
Pros
5 Star Battery Life
Adequate Storage
Comfortable Keyboard
Fast Web Browsing
Good Battery Life
Good Display Screen
Lightweight
Operating System
WiFi
Cons
Inadequate Memory
Requires 2gb Ram
Best Uses
Airline Travel Partner
Email
Out-of-office Productivity
Video Viewing
Web Browsing
Word Processing
Comment:
Exceptional product WITH 2GB RAM upgrade. Perfect for coach airline travel. Better than my previous netbook, Asus A1201N. Exceptional battery life, routinely 8hrs+; *** Surprise, Win 7 Starter is GREAT *** thin, fast, familiar, no real limitations. <br />*** HUGE - comes with MS Word, MS Excel for FREE ***<br />Rigid, high quality body, monitor, large keyboard, great touchpad<br />Dual core N2600 atom is strong, presents as quad core CPU with Hyperthreading! HD video, HDMI are useful, strong. useful VGA camera & SW for Skype;<br />WEAKNESSES: ***1GB RAM is not enough*** must upgrade to 2GB ($15 upgrade, easy instructions on Youtube);<br />missing video engine, must download VLC media player to play DVDs, other formats; must download Oceana to change screen background; (ALL EASY FIXES)<br />SUMMARY: Great deal, Essentials are fantastic, weaknesses easily fixed, best travel work companion available today.
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
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(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)
 
3.0
Decent for price
10/21/2012
Pros
Adequate Memory
Adequate Storage
Comfortable Keyboard
Lightweight
Portability
WiFi
Cons
Freezes Up
Operating System Limiting
Slow Web Browsing
Best Uses
Email
Out-of-office Productivity
Video Viewing
Word Processing
Comment:
Good for on the go and small tasks. Internet browsing is a little slow and, due to the Opersating System (Windows 7 Starter Edition) it isn't as customizable as I would prefer my computer. It's very easy to use and, considering it's price, well worth it.
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
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(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)
 
3.0
Adequate little computer
9/28/2012
Pros
Adequate Memory
Adequate Storage
Comfortable Keyboard
Lightweight
Operating System
WiFi
Cons
Freezes Up
Slow Web Browsing
Best Uses
Out-of-office Productivity
Video Viewing
Web Browsing
Comment:
Decent little computer for simple uses. Has functionality that tablets dont. Very connectable
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
The Gateway LT4009U is part of the Computers test program at Consumer Reports. The Gateway LT4009U Computers features and specs include VGA video out, HDMI video out, Multitouch touchpad, Memory (GB), Processor, Hard drive (GB), Wi-Fi type (802.11), Carrying case, 3G cellular modem, Display size (in.). In our lab tests, Computers models like the Gateway LT4009U are reviewed on Overall score, Performance, Portability, Versatility, Display, Ergonomics, Weight (lbs.), Battery life (hr.). Consumer Reports subscribers share reviews of the Gateway LT4009U based on personal experience. The Consumer Reports user reviews of the Gateway LT4009U include star ratings, pros, cons, best uses, and a bottom line review to help guide your purchasing decision of the Gateway LT4009U.
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