here’s all the info and descriptions and what not: (PLZ go over before answering)

15.4" PDC T2390, 2GB RAM, 160GB HDD and DVD Burner
VGN-NR430E/S
Intel® Pentium® Dual Core Processor T2390
15.4" WXGA XBRITE-ECO™ LCD Display
Mobile Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X3100
2048MB Memory PC2-4200
160GB 5400rpm Serial ATA Hard Drive
DVD Burner
Intel® High Definition Audio
Wireless LAN: Network Connection 802.11a/b/g/n
Lithium-Ion Battery
Windows Vista Home Premium
Microsoft® Works SE 9.0
Microsoft® Office 2007 (60-day trial)
Sony Original Software: Click to Disc™
Security and Anti-Virus Software-
- Microsoft® Windows Live™ OneCare™ Trial Version

Sound System : Intel® High Definition Audio
Resolution : 1280 x 800
Screen Size : 15.4"
Technology : WXGA
XBRITE-ECO™ Technology : Yes
Multimedia Card Reader : One Memory Stick Duo™ media slot with MagicGate® functionality
One ExpressCard® /34 slot
One Secure Digital (SD™ memory card) media slot
Action Buttons : AV Mode, S1, WLAN on/off
Computer Type : Notebook
Pointing Device : Electro-Static touch pad
Type of Use : Portable
Chipset : Intel® GL960 Express Chipset
Interface : VGA out with Smart Display Sensor
Processor : Mobile Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 with Intel® Clear Video Technology with Total Available Graphics Memory of 358MB (max.)
Capacity : 160GB
Interface : Serial ATA
Speed : 5400rpm
DC-In : 1
Ethernet Port : 1
Headphone Jack : 1
Microphone Input : 1
Modem Jack : 1
USB Port(s) : 4 (2.0 compliant)
VGA Output(s) : 1
i.LINK® Connection : 1 (4pin) i.LINK® connector (IEEE 1394)
Installed : 2GB PC2-4200 (1GBx2)
Maximum : 2GB
Speed : 533MHz
Type : DDR2
Ethernet Protocol : 10Base-T/100Base-TX
Ethernet Speed : Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)
Modem Type : Integrated V.92/V.90 Modem (RJ-11)
Wireless LAN : Intel® PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network Connection (802.11a/b/g/n)
CD Read : 24x max
CD-R Write : 24x max
CD-RW Write : 24x max
DVD Read : 8x max
DVD+R DL Write : 6x max
DVD+R Write : 8x max
DVD+RW Write : 8x max
DVD-R DL Write : 6x max
DVD-R Write : 8x max
DVD-RAM Read : 5x max
DVD-RAM Write : 5x max
DVD-RW Write : 6x max
DVD±RW : Yes5 (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/RAM)
Battery Type : Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-BPS9/B)
Estimated Battery Life : 2.0-5.0 hours Standard Capacity Battery (3.5-8.0 hours Large Capacity Battery)
Power Requirements : 95W + 10%
Front Side Bus Speed : 533MHz
L2 Cache : 1MB
Speed : 1.86GHz
Type : Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core Processor T2390
RoHS® : Compliant
Keyboard : QWERTY, 86 keys with 2.5mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch
Dimensions (Approx.) : 14.2"(W) x 1.2-1.5"(H) x 10.6"(D)
Weight (Approx.) : 6.3 lbs (with standard battery)

what do you think????

I am looking to use this computer for school and games that require higher graphics settings…will this be sufficient enough?

and is 2GB of RAM pretty good or not good ennough?

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Here are the specs on the laptop im considering it is Gateway Model: MD 7309u

- Intel Pentium processor T4200
- Features an 800MHz frontside bus, 1MB L2 cache and 2.0GHz processor speed.
- 3GB DDR2 memory
- For multitasking power, expandable to 4GB.
- Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive with double-layer support
- Records up to 8.5GB of data or 4 hours of video using compatible DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL media. Also supports DVD-RAM.
- 15.6" LCD high-definition widescreen display
- With Ultrabright technology and 1366 x 768 resolution showcases movies and games in rich clarity.
- 250GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 rpm)
- For ample storage space and fast read/write times.
- Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500M
- With Intel Dynamic Video Memory technology and up to 1759MB total graphics memory. High-definition audio support. HDMI interface for connecting HD peripherals.
- Illuminated multimedia touch control buttons
- Keep your favorite media accessible at the touch of a button.
- Built-in high-definition webcam with microphone
- Makes it easy to chat with and send video mail to family and friends.
- Multi-in-1 digital media reader
- Supports Secure Digital, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, MultiMediaCard and xD-Picture Card formats.
- 4 high-speed USB 2.0 ports
- For fast digital video, audio and data transfer.
- Built-in high-speed wireless LAN (802.11b/g/n)
- Lets you wirelessly connect to the Internet on the go.
- Built-in 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN with RJ-45 connector
- Along with a V.92-ready 56 Kbps modem for easy wired Internet connectivity.
- Weighs 6.5 lbs. and measures just 1.7" thin

I am looking for a laptop mostly used for school and email, editing pictures and I also will be downloading music on it (which i know puts me at risk for some viruses). So I’d buy the norton anti-virus for the next years(is this sufficient enough for my protection). I plan on having it for 4-5 years at least!, I plan on getting the best buy Black-tie warranty for another 0. It is on sale for 9 at best buy. Please tell me any suggestions or pointers you have! or other reccomendations. I’ve never thought as gateway as being a good brand, so i am really unsure, but i also don’t know a whole lot about computers. Is the 4gb of ram worth the extra money? or is 3gb plenty of room for me, and my computer still not be slow after a few years?

Thank you =]
Yeah, im not a gamer at all, unless the occasional pogo counts!

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Well I bought this for use on a semi-regular basis…to do homework and for chatting…. And it came out to be 0.

Intel Celeron 550 (2.0GHz, 533Mhz, 1M L2 Cache)

Blossom Pattern

2GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 at 667MHz

Glossy, widescreen 15.4 inch display (1280×800)

Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100

80GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM)

Genuine Windows Vista® SP1 Home Basic Edition

Integrated 10/100 Network Card

Integrated Modem

Adobe Acrobat Reader 8.1

CD Writer / DVD player (Combo Drive)

High Definition Audio 2.0

Dell Wireless 1395 802.11g Mini-Card

No Webcam Option

Microsoft Works Plus 2008

McAfee SecurityCenter with anti-virus, anti-spyware, firewall, 30-Days

6 cell battery

1Yr Ltd HW WRTY, InHome Service after Remote Diagnosis, 24×7 Phone Support

Earthlink Internet Access

Intel CELERON Processor

Windows Vista Basic

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