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Gateway® T-6859u

$599.99 MSRP
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Portable performance you can count on! The silver Gateway® T-6859u Notebook includes an Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor1, 64-bit Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium SP1 and many other cool features—like Intel® Centrino® Processor Technology9—to enhance your daily mobile experience. Enjoy multimedia on the 14.1" widescreen display or use the HDMI™ port to connect your notebook directly to your big-screen TV or large external monitor! Plus, the multimedia touch controls provide you with easy access so you can easily manage and control your media. The silver Gateway® T-6859u Notebook is available at select retailers.
Intel® Core™2 Duo
This laptop is equipped with an Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor1, for more speed and power to accomplish your tasks at home and on the road.
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Intel® Centrino® Technology
An exceptional balance of processor, chipset and wireless, Intel® Centrino® Processor Technology brings you blistering performance, longer battery life, high-definition digital entertainment and amazing connectivity in one tech-perfect package.
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Mobile Intel® GM965 Express Chipset
This system has the Mobile Intel® GM965 Express chipset with Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X3100, providing sharper images and higher performance on the demanding applications of today and tomorrow.
Intel® Graphics Media
Accelerator 3100 Series
This system is equipped with the Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 3100 series, which adds response-boosting dynamic video memory. Hardware based, it improves graphics performance while saving power.
4GB RAM
Memory helps your PC run faster. With 4GB standard, multitasking powerful programs is a breeze for this system.
14.1" Ultrabright™ WXGA TFT Screen
Enjoy games, movies and more in widescreen splendor with this system's 14.1" Ultrabright™ WXGA TFT screen, with 1280 x 800 resolution.
320GB Hard Drive5
Tired of your old computer with your files cramped on its small hard drive? Upgrade yourself to this new Gateway laptop with 320GB of space for your movies, music and more.
5-in-1 Media Card Reader
Ditch the extra wires and cables—this system reads memory cards for digital cameras, camcorders and more. Works with Memory Stick™, MemoryStick Pro™, MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™ and xD-Picture Card™.
HD Audio
HD audio provides your system with the support it needs to handle the most cutting-edge audio content. Plus, you'll hear more of your tunes and tones, with auditory playback coming out at a higher quality than systems without HD sound.
Kensington Lock Slot
You're protected! The Kensington lock slot lets you attach a security cable to help keep your Gateway® laptop safe at school, the coffeehouse, airport lobby, a conference room or any other public place where you need to keep connected.
1-Year Ltd. Warranty/Parts & Labor
Limited warranties & service agreements apply; visit Gateway.com for a free copy. Service agreements are issued and performed by third parties. May not be available in all locations.
  
SP1 Edition of Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium, 64 bit
Now more than ever, it's time for Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium, with Service Pack 1's even greater performance, reliability and security; a new 64-bit architecture2 that masters large files; and:

•Windows Defender™: Help protect against spyware and other unwanted software.
•Media Center: Listen to your favorite music and share photos. Add a TV tuner3 (standard on certain systems) and watch live and recorded television.
•Parental Controls: Help ensure that children are using the PC appropriately, while helping to keep them safe online.

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Microsoft® Works
On this system: Microsoft's latest SE edition of its word processing, spreadsheet, calendar, Internet and e-mail suite. (Note: Certain computers might come with the unsponsored version.)
Sixty Days of Microsoft® Office4
This system comes with a free 60-day trial of Microsoft's indispensable Office 2007 suite.
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Stylish Design
The Gateway® inFuse™ treatment seals the premium-color finish of our T Series laptops in a long-lasting gloss that adds luster and style.
Integrated a/b/g Wireless
Experience the freedom wireless has to offer—and experience it your way, with a choice of 802.11 protocols.
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Integrated 1.3 Megapixel Webcam
Take pictures of yourself for your website or send a video "hello" across the miles. Plus, shoot and store photos and video.
HDMI™
Enjoy the next generation of viewing today with this system's High-Definition Multimedia Interface, which allows a single cable to transmit uncompressed high-definition video to your digital TV or LCD. Result: The smoothest, sharpest images you've ever seen.
ExpressCard® Expandability
Add memory, communications, multimedia and security features with ease with ExpressCard® and get the reliability, durability and expansion flexibility of PC Cards, yet at half the size.
DVD DL Writer
Burn music, videos and more onto CDs and DVDs with this system's CD-R/-RW/ DVD-R/+R/-R/-RW/+RW/-RAM DVD-R DL/DVD+R DL.
Personalize Your DVD Disks6
Personalize Your DVD DisksMake them yours! Use the cool Labelflash™ technology on this system to customize compatible DVDs the way you want. Create professional-looking labels directly on selected optical media. Note: Labelflash™-compatible media might be available in limited formats, e.g., DVD-R only.
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Norton Security Trial7
Your favorite Anti! Get a 60-day tryout of Norton's newest solution for antivirus, antispyware, antiphishing, website authentication and more.
 
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Specs at a glance:
Intel® Core™2 Duo T6400 Mobile Processor1 (2.0GHz, 800MHz FSB, 2MB L2 Cache)
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium (64-bit) with SP1
4096MB 667MHz DDR2 Dual Channel Memory (2 x 2048MB Modules)8
320GB 5400RPM SATA hard drive5
Premium Design with brushed metal keyboard surround and deep, rich Silver finish
Intel® WiFi Link 3945 802.11a/b/g Wireless

  • 1 Intel, the Intel logo, Intel Core, and Core Inside are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.
  • 2 Windows Vista® 64-bit versions are intended to work with 64-bit drivers and peripherals. Windows Vista® 32-bit compatible applications work in Windows Vista® 64-bit versions. Visit Microsoft's page on 32-bit and 64-bit Windows for more information on upgrading 32-bit applications and hardware.
  • 3 HD requires ATSC digital antenna (not included). HD signal reception depends on multiple factors.
  • 4 A 60-day complimentary subscription to Microsoft® Office 2007 is included. An Internet connection is required to start the trial.
  • 5 MB = 1 million bytes; GB = 1 billion bytes; TB = 1 trillion bytes. Accessible capacity may vary due to preloaded materials and operating environment. Gateway Recovery Management utilizes up to 10 GB of the stated hard disk capacity as dedicated backup space.
  • 6 Labelflash™ media required. For more information, visit the Labelflash™ website.
  • 7 A 60-day complimentary subscription to the Norton offering is included. An Internet connection is required.
  • 8 Shared system memory may be allocated to support integrated graphics, depending on system memory size and other factors. Actual system memory available to the operating system will be reduced by the amount of dedicated and/or shared system memory utilized by the graphics solution and resources required by the operating environment.
  • 9 Intel, the Intel logo, Centrino and Centrino Inside are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.
  • 10 Thin-film transistors in liquid-crystal displays commonly produce a small number of discoloration dots. Being a limitation of the TFT LCD technology, these non-conforming pixels are not product defects and so are not covered by warranty.
  • 11 Limited warranties and service agreements apply; visit www.gateway.com for a free copy. Service agreements are issued and performed by third parties. May not be available in all locations. Accidental Damage Protection not available in all states. If a plan is purchased, an on-site service technician will be sent if necessary, following troubleshooting. Availability varies. Other conditions apply.