GATEWAY C-140X QS
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Processor Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T7100 (1.80GHz, 800MHz, 2MB L2 Cache)
Operating System Genuine Windows Vista® Ultimate (32-bit)
Memory 2048MB 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM (2-1024MB modules)
Hard Drive 80GB 5400rpm Serial ATA hard drive
Optical Drive 8x Multi-Format Dual Layer DVD-RW with DVD-RAM
Chassis Chassis w/ Integrated Intel® GMA X3100 Graphics (with up to 384MB Shared Memory*) and Fingerprint Reader
Bluetooth Bluetooth Wireless Networking Module
Adapter 65 Watt AC Adapter
Application Software Microsoft® Works® 8.5
Backup Media Cyberlink Power2Go (for Windows Vista® Home Premium and Ultimate)
Battery Primary 8-Cell Lithium Ion battery w/ 1 Yr. limited battery warranty
Display 14.0" WXGA TFT Active Matrix (1280 x 768 max. resolution) w/ Gateway® Executive Stylus (by WACOM™)
Expansion Slots One type II PC card slot
External Ports (3) USB 2.0, VGA, IEEE 1394 (FireWire)
Keyboard and Mouse Full-Size Keyboard and EZ Pad® Pointing Device
Media Card Reader 7-in-1 media card reader (Memory Stick®, MemoryStick Pro®, MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™, xD-Picture Card, Mini Secure Digital®, RS-Multimedia Card™)
Modem Integrated V.92 56K modem
Network Integrated Intel® 10/100/1000 Ethernet Adapter
Operating System Backup Media Windows Vista® Ultimate Backup Media (32-bit)
Security Software McAfee® 90-day Internet Security Suite Complimentary Subscription with VirusScan, Personal Firewall Plus, SpamKiller & Privacy Service v. 1.2 (for Windows Vista®)
Software Documentation End User License Agreement for Non-Microsoft Software
Standard Software Adobe® Acrobat Reader® 7.0
Warranty 1 Year Value Plan (Tech Support - Parts - Factory Labor)
Wireless Network Integrated Intel® 3945 802.11a/b/g wireless networking
Total: $1,557.65 INCLUDING SHIPPING AND TAXES
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GATEWAY C-140X
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Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T5250 (1.50GHz, 667MHz FSB, 2MB L2 Cache)
Operating System Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium (32-bit)
Memory 2048MB 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM (2-1024MB modules) [$150.00]
Hard Drive 80GB 5400rpm Serial ATA hard drive
Optical Drive 8x Multi-Format Dual Layer DVD-RW with DVD-RAM [$49.00]
Chassis Chassis w/ ATI Mobility™ Radeon® X2300 HD 256MB PCI Express Graphics (128MB GDDR3 Dedicated Memory with up to 256MB using HyperMemory™ Technology) and Fingerprint Reader [$129.00]
Adapter 90 Watt AC Adapter
Battery Primary 8-Cell Lithium Ion battery w/ 1 Yr. limited battery warranty
Display 14.0" WXGA TFT Active Matrix (1280 x 768 max. resolution) w/ Gateway® Executive Stylus (by WACOM™)
Expansion Slots One type II PC card slot
External Ports (3) USB 2.0, VGA, IEEE 1394 (FireWire)
Keyboard and Mouse Full-Size Keyboard and EZ Pad® Pointing Device
Media Card Reader 7-in-1 media card reader (Memory Stick®, MemoryStick Pro®, MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™, xD-Picture Card, Mini Secure Digital®, RS-Multimedia Card™)
Modem Integrated V.92 56K modem
Network Integrated Intel® 10/100/1000 Ethernet Adapter
Operating System Backup Media Windows Vista® Home Premium Backup Media (32-bit)
Security Software McAfee® 90-day Internet Security Suite Complimentary Subscription with VirusScan, Personal Firewall Plus, SpamKiller & Privacy Service v. 1.2 (for Windows Vista®)
Software Documentation End User License Agreement for Non-Microsoft Software
Standard Software Adobe® Acrobat Reader® 7.0
Warranty 1 Year Value Plan (Tech Support - Parts - Factory Labor)
Wireless Network Integrated Intel® 3945 802.11a/b/g wireless networking
TOTAL: 1,403.06 INCLUDING SHIPPING AND TAXES
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HP TX1000Z SERIES
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Operating System Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit)
Processor AMD Turion(TM) 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology TL-56 (1.8 GHz, 512KB+512KB L2 Cache )
12.1"WXGA High-Def HP BrightView Widescreen Display(1280 x 800) w/Integrated Touch-screen!!
Memory $50 OFF upgrade from 1GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm) to 2GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)!
Graphics Card NVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) Go 6150
HP Imprint Finish + Fingerprint Reader + Webcam + Microphone
Networking 802.11a/b/g/n (draft 802.11n) WLAN and Bluetooth
Hard Drive FREE Upgrade from 80GB 5400RPM to 120GB 5400RPM
Primary CD/DVD Drive FREE Upgrade to LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-RW with Double Layer Support
Primary Battery 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
OS and Recovery Media System Recovery DVD with Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit)
Carrying Cases Case Logic Notebook Computer Sleeve
AC Adapters & Batteries HP 90W Auto/Truck Adapter
HP extended service plans 1-year HP Accidental Damage Protection with Express Repair extended service plan
TOTAL: $1,483.57 INCLUDING TAXES AND SHIPPING
the gateway is a good deal from the baseline price but the upgrades are extremely rip offs, the upgrades offer by hp are way cheaper though, is the ati3200 HD way better than the 6150?