Gateway NV7922u 17.3-Inch Laptop

Computer Technology and Software

March 2nd, 2010 by admin

2.26GHz Intel Core i5-430M Processor with Turbo Boost Technology up to 2.53GHz
4GB DDR3 1066MHz Memory
500GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive; 8X DVD-Super Multi Double-Layer Drive
17.3" HD Widescreen Ultrabright LCD Display; Intel Graphics Media Accelerator HD
Windows 7 Home Premium; Up to 3 Hours 50 minutes of Battery Life

Product Description
Gateway NV7922u Notebook comes with these specs: Intel Core i5-430M Processor 2.26GHz with Turbo Boost Technology up to 2.53GHz, Windows 7 Home Premium, 17.3-Inch HD Widescreen Ultrabright LCD Display, Mobile Intel HM55 Express Chipset, 4096MB DDR3 1066MHz Memory, Intel Graphics Media Accelerator HD, 500GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive, 8X DVD-Super Multi Double-Layer Drive, Built-in Webcam, Multi-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader, High-Definition Audio Support, 802.11b/g/Dr... More >>

Gateway NV7922u 17.3-Inch Laptop

4 Responses

John Tutton writes:
March 2nd, 201012:56 pmat

I cannot get this computer to recognize my external USB hard drives, so I have been trying in vain for a week to get help from Gateway tech support.

The emails from my ordeal with Gateway tech support have gone something like this. . .

Me: Contacted tech support via website with a detailed description of the problem.
Gateway (next day): You need to register your laptop.
Me (15 minutes later): Fair enough. Done. Now, how do I fix the USB hard drive problem?
Gateway (next day): You did not fully complete the registration form. We need two contact phone numbers.
Me (5 minutes later): Done. Now, let’s get to fixing this problem.
Gateway (next day): Try rebooting the computer.
Me (10 minutes later): Tried that. What’s next?
Gateway (next day): Are you getting any error message when you boot the computer?
Me (5 minutes later): No error messages. What’s next?
Gateway (next day): Is your USB hard drive listed under “Hard Disk Drives” in the “Computer” tab?
Me (5 minutes later): As I said in my original problem description, my USB hard drive is not listed in the “Computer” tab. What’s next?
Gateway (next day): Do you see any splats, question marks, or red X in the device manager?
Me (10 minutes later): Nope. Now what?
Gateway (7 days 6 hrs 21 mins after initial report of problem): This problem is beyond our ability to solve. You will need to call Answers by Gateway for further assistance, at a rate of $2. 95 per minute.

I’m boxing it back up and returning it.

This is the first and last Gateway product I will ever buy.

Rating: 1 / 5
Pete writes:
March 2nd, 20101:27 pmat

The Gateway NV7922u laptop is an excellent computer for the price. You get an I5 processor and 500 gb hard drive. The laptop is lightweight, thin, solidly built and very fast, best of all is the 17. 3 inch screen. The keyboard is well designed with wide letters and it seems to run cool. As other reviewers have said it is not designed for playing games but the graphics are good. On the negative side the power lights in the lower left hand corner is a little annoying and it comes with very little documentation. Once the power button is found on the right side of the computer it powers up easily and wireless connections are identified right away. You can’t currently get a better computer for the price.
Rating: 5 / 5
J. McGovern writes:
March 2nd, 20101:55 pmat

For several months I spent many hours a week researching notebooks, and like the person before me, I’m very happy I landed on this one. This is one great notebook, and you can’t beat the price for what you get. Great big screen, good keyboard layout, blazing fast, quality build, I could go on and on. If you are looking for a notebook with top of the line specs and a big screen, you can’t look any further. If you are out for a notebook that can also play the newest, graphics intensive games, this isn’t for you.

*Update – I’ve been testing this notebook for gaming recently, and it seems to be holding its own. I’ve been using it for mostly older games, Counter-Strike, Counter-Strike: Source, Half Life 2, Sims 2. For these games, it plays amazingly well with all settings on high. A few downloaded demos of newer games went well, adjust the video settings and you may just be able to pull it off. Just wanted to throw this out there for those that are at least interested in casual gaming with this notebook.
Rating: 5 / 5
James Reiter writes:
March 2nd, 20103:34 pmat

I looked around for about two months for a new computer. When my search landed me on this one I was a little hesitant. But the features that come with it are great. When doing research the ” new ” intel i5 processor was the way to go. It runs fasted than expected. Better than the core 2 duo. Which I use on a daily basis. The 64bit system is great. The hard drive at 500gb is more than expected. Windows 7 very nice and I was a windows XP person. Hated vista. The screen size big at 17. 3 inches and very clear. Hooks up easily to any TV with the HDMI port. Had no problems playing CD’s and DVD’s. I would suggest getting a wireless mouse and keyboard though. The laptop itself is light weight. A few minor problems when opening I had to let the computer run all programs before I could use it. If you are looking for a new computer I would highly recommend this one for the features and price. Shopped around for months and could not find one.
Rating: 5 / 5