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Gateway® M-1631u

$549.99 MSRP
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Our latest 15.4" mobile powerhouse, the pacific blue Gateway® M-1631u Notebook features AMD Turion™ dual-core performance and the digital media features of 64-bit Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium SP1. This 2GHz laptop gives you fast response thanks to 4GB of installed memory and a large hard drive. And our M-1631u makes your entertainment fun and your creativity easy with its 5-in-1 media card reader, HDMI connectivity, multimedia control panel, 802.11b/g wireless, built-in webcam, full-size keyboard and double-layer DVD drive. Featuring the classic premium design of our M Series line, with its brushed metal keyboard surround and rich pacific blue finish, the Gateway® M-1631u Notebook is available at Buy.com.
AMD Turion™ X2 Mobile Processor
Coupled with powerful ATI graphics, the AMD Turion™ X2 Mobile Processor delivers next-generation processor technology, letting you maximize the performance you get from HD media, Windows Vista® and next-generation games and media—all while staying energy-efficient and extending battery life.
ATI Radeon® X1270
ATI Radeon® X1270Enjoy seamless action and rich online entertainment with ATI Radeon® X1270 graphics with 256MB HyperMemory™.
AMD RS690T Chipset
The AMD RS690T chipset features its own local memory to increase performance, and it can support up to 128MB of your PC's local memory.
4GB RAM
Memory helps your PC run faster. With 4GB standard, multitasking powerful programs is a breeze for this system.
15.4" Ultrabright™ WXGA TFT Screen
Enjoy games, movies and more in widescreen splendor with this system's 15.4" Ultrabright™ WXGA TFT screen, with 1280 x 800 resolution.
320GB Hard Drive4
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™.
Multimedia Buttons
Get quick access to your movies and music with the sleek, brushed-metal multimedia control panel, featuring precision-touch buttons and touch-sensitive volume.
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.
Norton Security Trial5
Your favorite Anti! Get a 60-day tryout of Norton's newest solution for antivirus, antispyware, antiphishing, website authentication and more.
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 architecture1 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 tuner2 (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® Office3
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 M Series laptops in a smooth, long-lasting gloss that adds luster and style. Choose your color—keep your color.
Integrated 802.11b/g Wireless
Roam on! Experience the freedom that wireless connectivity has to offer your life. Coffeehouses, airports, convention centers—wherever you go, you can stay tuned in and turned on.
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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.
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.
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.
 
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Specs at a glance:
AMD Turion™ 64 X2 Mobile Processor TL-60 (2.0GHz, 512KB x 2 L2 Cache, HyperTransport™ technology @ up to 1600MHz)
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium (64-bit) with SP1
4096MB 667MHz DDR2 Dual Channel Memory (2 x 2048MB Modules)6
320GB SATA 5400RPM hard drive4
Premium Design with brushed metal keyboard surround and deep, rich Pacific Blue finish
802.11b/g Wireless LAN

  • 1 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.
  • 2 HD requires ATSC digital antenna (not included). HD signal reception depends on multiple factors.
  • 3 A 60-day complimentary subscription to Microsoft® Office 2007 is included. An Internet connection is required to start the trial.
  • 4 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.
  • 5 A 60-day complimentary subscription to the Norton offering is included. An Internet connection is required.
  • 6 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.
  • 7 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.
  • 8 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.