Gateway T-6828 Reviews

Jun.10, 2008 in Gateway

Most low-priced laptops are bulky midsize systems with 15.4-inch screens. But the Gateway T-6828 offers a slightly more portable thin-and-light form factor with a 14.1-inch screen that’s still comfortable enough for a full day of work. Aside from portability, the $799 T-6828 offers a beautiful display and performance that matches more expensive laptops, all wrapped up in an attractive, glossy, red package. Our primary complaint about the T-6828 is its keyboard, which to us felt flat and stiff; we recommend giving the board a try before making a purchasing decision. If the keyboard doesn’t bother you, there’s no reason not to purchase the Gateway T-6828, especially considering that it costs less than a similarly configured Dell Inspiron 1420 and Toshiba Satellite M305.
The Gateway T-6828 is a solid consumer notebook with plenty of power for everyday use. The low price, sizable hard drive, reasonably good battery life, and relatively cool temperatures help make the T-6828 a real value. The Core 2 Duo processor and solid 3GB of RAM mean this Gateway has enough performance to keep the average user quite happy … as long as you don’t care about playing the latest video games.

Gateway T-6828 Reviews From notebookreview

Pros:
* Good performance for everyday use
* Solid, stylish construction
* Minimal heat and noise
* Reasonably low price
* Good battery life with standard battery

Cons:
* Glossy plastics around screen and on palm rests are prone to fingerprints
* Poor viewing angles on screen
* Paint isn’t applied all the way to edge of chassis
* Annoying pop-up web camera control panel

Gateway T-6828 Reviews From cnet

The good:
Inexpensive; attractive, sturdily constructed case; beautiful display that’s great for video without being too reflective; performance mostly matches that of more expensive models; respectable battery life; lengthy warranty.

The bad:
Red color isn’t for everyone; case finish easily picks up fingerprints and smudges; stiff keyboard; lousy speakers.

The bottom line:
The 14.1-inch Gateway T-6828 offers the same performance and features as similar models from Dell and Toshiba, at a lower price. However, we recommend you try the T-6828’s keyboard before making a buying decision.