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Gateways other vendor sites are calling this the M series laptop, even tough there are very few differences between them, mainly in the different upgrade options available. This laptop looks exactly the same as the previous generation M2. Core Duo architecture and this update provides a significant upgrade in performance that is seen throughout various applications. This tablet amply provides a laptop that in essence is a laptop, but also provides tablet functionality without detracting from the overall notebook experience. Gateway M2. 85 Tablet PC convertible notebook view large imageConfiguration of M2. Intel Core Duo T2. Ghz Processor. 14. WXGA TFT Active Matrix Screen. MB 5. 33mhz DDR2 SDRAM 2 5. Driver Ati Radeon X1600 Pro 512Mb' title='Driver Ati Radeon X1600 Pro 512Mb' />MB Modules8. GB 7. Hard Drive. MB ATI Mobility Radeon X1. GPU8x Multi Format Dual Layer DVD Writer. Media Card Reader. Bluetooth Connectivity. Wireless. Integrated Intel 1. Ethernet. One Type II PC card slot. Driver Ati Radeon X1600 Pro 512Mb' title='Driver Ati Radeon X1600 Pro 512Mb' />Cell Extended Battery. Product Page. Reasons for Buying and the Buying Process. I recently was offered admission to Virginia Techs engineering program, and was quite excited to go, and the prospect of buying a sweet new Think. Pad was all that was on my mind. Unfortunately, I had come to find out that Virgina Techs requirement for a laptop for the entering class was to be a Tablet PC Convertible Notebook. This dampened my hopes some, because at that time, very few vendors offered a tablet pc that had a dedicated GPU. Fortunately, VT had forged several partnerships with manufacturers Gateway, Fujitsu, Toshiba, and HP that allowed us to have significant discounts on otherwise expensive equipment. Of these manufacturers, I had decided to go with Gateway, because at the time of my purchase, they were the only ones who had a dedicated GPU while also carrying the newer Core Duo chips. I could have waited for the Tecra M7, which also carries both Core Duo and a dedicated GPU, but I am quite impatient, and it ends up that the GPU included with the M7 is a workstation card, as opposed to a graphics card, which can affect performance. I ordered through Virginia Techs Computer procurement plan, and 2 weeks later, I had it. Build and Design. Gateway M2. 85 convertible Tablet PC in notebook mode view large imageThis is a Tablet PC Convertible, which basically means this is a standard laptop that can be converted into a tablet, so it can be used as both a tablet and a regular notebook. There are several advantages and disadvantages to this. The main downside for many people is the fact that the screen is connected to the rest of the laptop by usually one hinge, and thus this single hinged needs to be quite sturdy in order to withstand the daily grind of the constant changing between modes. Gateway did an excellent job at creating this hinge. While visually it may not look so durable, it is quite the opposite. It feels very solid and I dont have any fear of possibly damaging or breaking off the screen when I am switching between modes. Age Of Empires 2 Hd Cracked Multiplayer. The palm rests are also quite stiff, in the sense that they do not flex at all, even when considering that the modular bay is under the right palm rest and in many other laptops there is a flex present. Overall, the laptop feels well built and up to the task of the abuse that may be experienced by this laptop, both in regular and tablet mode. Gateway M2. 85 closed lid view view large imageUnderside view of Gateway M2. Screen. Gateway M2. Tablet PC view large imageThe screen for this laptop is very essential, as not only does it serve as the main way to view whatever the computer needs to display, but also that it has to hold up to the pen and make sure that it is not pliant which would degrade from the pen and pad feel of a tablet screen when using the stylus to write on it. As far as the screen is concerned, this 1. It has a semi glossy cover, which provides excellent visibility, and the brightness is very adjustable, and I find myself keeping it on the lowest setting because I like to save battery life which later you will find out I really do not need to. The screen has no flex, and when pushing onto the screen, it does not produce any ripples. This can be attributed to the fact that this screen is manufactured differently as it has to adapt to the need to hold up to the requirements of a tablet screen. The only complaint I would have with this screen, is that it does have a little grainy look to everything it displays. I popped in a DVD and while watching it, I noticed a significant grainy look, which I tried to remove by adjusting various setting both in the included DVD suite, as well as the ATI Catalyst Control Center driver package included with my ATI Mobility Radeon X1. Card. When looking at a black screen, there is very little light leakage, and the backlight of the screen is very even. Overall, the screen is fairly nice, however, the graininess is something that those who prefer crystal clear quality may want to look into further, and possibly look elsewhere when looking for a tablet pc. Speakers. The speakers are probably better than other laptop speakers, and while they are not amazing, they can easily fill a small room with sound. They are positioned on the front lip of the laptop, and if on your lap, they will most likely be blocked, thus greatly reducing the noise. The headphone jack is also located in the front, and if the tip of your headphone plug is a little long, it may be a little uncomfortable as it may be prodding precious area. So, a nice set of headphones would be needed for a audiophile, but the speakers are easily up to the task for the occasional music listening and internet sound. Processor and Performance. The Intel T2. 60. Dual 2. 1. 6Ghz Cores is very impressive in performance. Ever since I have used it, it has been blazing in performance, with almost no lag when switching between documents or opening up programs, and not once has there even been a slight delay. This is pretty astounding considering that I chose to get the slower 5. FSB that the processor has. This is definitely a pro of the computer, as it displays the power to do multiple tasks without any sign of strain. The faster 7. 20. I need sooner, thus eliminating a bottleneck that may exist had I chosen to go with the slower 5. While I am not sure how much of a drain the faster HD is on battery life, it must not be that much, as I can still manage several hours on the 1. Even as I am writing this review, I have 9 different windows open, both Firefox and Internet Explorer, as well as Microsoft Word, and this computer does not miss a beat. It hardly ever experiences lag, and this is definitely a positive attribute for this computer. I have also run Unreal Tournament 2. Not too shabby for a laptop, and a tablet at thatMulti tasking is a snoozefest for this computer because it can so easily switch from one program and window to another that you wouldnt notice at all that you are doing anything else.