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Gateway® P-7809u FX Edition

$1,249.99 MSRP
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Get gaming performance to go with the 2.53GHz Gateway® P-7809u FX Edition Notebook. Dominate the latest games and power through advanced multitasking with the lightning-fast performance of 64-bit Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium SP1, an Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor1, a 500GB hard disk drive5, 4GB of cutting-edge DDR3 memory, Gigabit, plus a 3MB L2 cache and 1066MHz frontside bus. Intel® Centrino® 2 Processor Technology10 with current- and next-generation wireless means you can enjoy your games, movies and digital creativity on the road. Wherever you are, the experience will be immersive thanks to the Ultrabright™ 17" cinematic HD display and NVIDIA® GeForce® 9800 GTS graphics with 1GB of GDDR3 discrete video memory. Usability features include illuminated multimedia buttons and a 10-key numeric keypad; expandability features include HDMI, eSATA, IEEE 1394 Firewire, ExpressCard® and an available second hard-drive slot.
Intel® Core™2 Duo
This laptop is equipped with an Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor1, for superior speed and power to accomplish your tasks at home and on the road.
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Intel® Centrino® 2 Technology
Get far faster performance for multitasking and multimedia, far greater wireless range, plus exceptional battery life with the mobile advances of Intel® Centrino® 2 Processor Technology.
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NVIDIA® GeForce® 9800M GTS
NVIDIA® GeForce® 9800M GTSNVIDIA® GeForce® 9800M GTS graphics with plenty of GDDR3 discrete video memory provides stunning 3D images, stutter-free playback and support for the hottest DirectX® 10 games.
Mobile Intel® PM45 Chipset
This system features the Mobile Intel® PM45 chipset, which provides you with the highest performance on the most demanding applications you'll use today and tomorrow.
17'' Widescreen Ultrabright™ Display
Get a full high-definition work and entertainment space with the 17" 1440 x 900 WXGA+ widescreen display, providing great clarity for games and movies and the room to view documents or webpages side by side.
4GB DDR3 Memory
Zip through intense 3D graphics processes and get sleek, seamless animation during your gaming outings with 4GB of DDR3 RAM. With nearly twice the bandwidth of DDR2 memory, this new technology uses less power (also meaning better battery life for mobile users) and delivers crisp visuals for graphics-rich applications, the gorgeous Windows Aero™ operating environment, and your next-generation games.
500GB Hard Drive5
Need a laptop that has desktop-sized hard drive? Then this Gateway® portable is for you. You have a huge library of music, movies and more important to your life—imagine being able to keep them all with you, wherever you go.
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™.
Illuminated Multimedia Touch Controls
Get quick access to your movies, videos and music with the sleek multimedia control panel of our MD Series, featuring illuminated buttons for your ease of use.
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.
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.
Norton Security Trial6
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 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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FX Design w/ Brushed Metal
Bold and so distinctive it's like nothing else, the FX premium design with brushed metal keyboard surround and a high-impact composite finish accents your gaming and media lifestyle.
Gigabit!
Connect to the Internet and devices faster than ever with this system's Gigabit Ethernet, thanks to more bandwidth and full-duplex capacity.
Integrated a/g/n Wireless
Get the freedom wireless has to offer—and get it your way, with a choice of protocols, including the cutting-edge 802.11draft-n.
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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.
IEEE 1394 FireWire
Thanks to its real-world speed specs and wide high-end device deployment, IEEE 1394 is a favorite for transferring large media files from DV camcorders, digital audio/video devices, external drives and high-performance DVD burners.
eSATA
Are you ready for transfer rates triple those of USB 2.0 and FireWire 400? Then you're ready for eSATA, the hot-swappable option designed for super-fast, super-reliable data transfer from external mass storage devices.
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.
Double-Layer DVD±R w/Labelflash™7
Double-Layer DVD±R w/Labelflash™Burn music, videos, presentations and more with this system's DVD±R DL/RW/RAM/CD-R/- RW drive, and then use cool Labelflash™ technology included to customize your compatible DVDs by creating professional-looking labels directly on selected optical media. Note: Labelflash™ compatible media might be available in limited formats; for example, DVD-R only.
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Specs at a glance:
Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor P87001 (2.53GHz, 1066MHz FSB, 3MB L2 Cache)8
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium (64-bit) with SP1
4096MB 1066MHz DDR3 Dual Channel Memory (2-2048MB modules)9
500GB 5400RPM SATA hard drive5
Chassis with NVIDIA® GeForce® 9800M GTS Graphics with 1GB of GDDR3 Discrete Video Memory and Intel® PM45 Chipset9
Intel® WiFi Link 5100AGN 802.11a/g/Draft-N Wireless LAN

  • 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 A 60-day complimentary subscription to the Norton offering is included. An Internet connection is required.
  • 7 Labelflash™ media required. For more information, visit the Labelflash™ website.
  • 8 Overall system performance is based on several PC attributes; GHz, processor clock speed, is one of the attributes.
  • 9 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.
  • 10 Intel, the Intel logo, Centrino and Centrino Inside are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.
  • 11 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.
  • 12 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.