Gateway EC1815u 11.6" Notebook Computer (Cherry Red)
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Discontinued
The EC1815u Notebook Computer from Gateway is an ultra-slim 11.6" notebook computer with a wide 16:9 aspect ratio LED backlit display. Designed with all-day computing in mind, the computer's energy-efficient design allows it to operate for up to 8 hours on a single charge.
The system is a little more than an inch thin when closed, and weighs only 3.1 pounds. Up for almost any computing task, it is perfect for e-mail, school work, financial management, and entertainment. The computer's multi-gesture touchpad and comfortable keyboard make it a joy to use.
The system is powered by a 1.3GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor SU7300 CPU and boasts 4GB of RAM, a 500GB hard drive, dual-band 802.11n Wi-Fi, and an integrated webcam. Graphics are handled by the integrated Intel GMA 4500MHD card, and Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit) is installed as the operating system.
- Intel Core 2 Duo
- Go longer better with the low-voltage capabilities of this Intel Core 2 Duo Processor, featuring chipset advancements that increase energy efficiency and significantly extend battery life while providing you with the dual-core power you need when you're multiprocessing
- Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MD
- Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD graphics deliver turbo-charged 3D performance and fast throughput bringing games and entertainment to life with life-like graphics and support for the latest Microsoft DirectX 10
- Intel GS45 Express Chipset
- The Intel GS45 Express chipset delivers an excellent Aero experience, improved HDTV connectivity with integrated HDMI, great 3D graphics thanks to Intel's Clear Video Technology, faster data rate capability, and support for increased performance and energy efficiency
- 4GB RAM
- Memory helps your PC run faster. With 4GB standard, multitasking powerful programs is a breeze for this system
- 11.6" HD Ultrabright LED Backlit Display
- Why strain your eyes squinting and cramp your fingers cursoring with low-resolution screens? The 11.6" high-def Gateway Ultrabright LED backlit display with true cinematic 16:9 aspect ratio generates an impressive 1366 x 768 resolution. Browse the web, enjoy social networking online, and increase your productivity
- 500GB Hard Drive
- Need a laptop that has a 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
- Multi-in-1 Media Card Reader
- Ditch the extra wires and cables: This system will read memory cards for digital cameras, camcorders, and more of today's technology
- Multi-Gesture Touchpad
- Accent your mobile freedom with easy operation! Simply flick, swirl, and pinch your fingers across the intelligent multi-gesture touchpad to intuitively navigate web pages, media libraries, photos, spreadsheets, and more
- 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
- Gateway PowerSave Solution
- We make it easy to save energy. Use the Gateway PowerSave Solution for centralized access to settings that control power-saving features. Choose performance mode when multitasking, and switch to PowerSave mode when you want to extend battery life. It's mobility your way
- Gateway Recovery Management
- Use Gateway Recovery Management to create a default backup disk and an application and driver backup disk, restore the system to factory default, reinstall apps and drivers, manage password settings, recover from the hard drive, and recover from your factory recovery disk
- Energy Star
- The Energy Star rating means you'll enjoy significant energy savings throughout your PC all the way through to the power adapter
- Norton Security Trial
- Your favorite Anti! Get a 60-day tryout of Norton's newest solution for antivirus, antispyware, antiphishing, website authentication, and more
- Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium
- Genuine Windows 7 boasts faster boot times, improved performance, and advances in a number of areas like touch and security. What you'll like most is, Windows 7 just works: It simplifies everyday tasks, operates the way you want, and makes new things possible
- Microsoft Works
- On this system: Microsoft's latest SE edition of its word processing, spreadsheet, calendar, Internet, and e-mail suite 1
- Sixty Days of Microsoft Office
- This system comes with a free 60-day trial of Microsoft's indispensable Office 2007 suite
- EC: Ultraportable Style
- Featuring a glossy finish, rounded edges, textured or brushed aluminum palmrest and engraved logo, the Gateway EC Series brings a classic and elegant design to the ultraportable arena
- All-Day Computing
- For those who are constantly on the go but need to stay connected, this Gateway laptop will give you up to 8 hours of battery life on a single charge. No more having your computer go dead after a few hours -- you'll be able to stay productive with your tasks and stay in touch via e-mail, IM, and VoIP conversations, and your social networks
- 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 802.11a/b/g/n Wireless
- Go long, go free by being able to use any Wi-Fi protocol, including the newly approved 802.11n standard
- Wi-Fi Certified
- The Wi-Fi Certified designation assures you that a product has met rigorous interoperability testing requirements-so you know that compatible products from different vendors will work together. Make sure to match your Gateway with accessories with the Wi-Fi Certified logo
- Integrated Webcam
- The integrated webcam lets you have video chats with friends. Take pictures of yourself for your website or sending 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
- 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
- Dolby Sound Room
- Dolby Sound Room lets you enjoy movies, music, and games with an enveloping listening experience thanks to Dolby Headphone (providing personal surround sound with any set of headphones), Sound Space Expander (which widens the sound to wrap it around the listener), and Natural Bass (which extends speaker response by up to an octave)
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Processor | 1.3GHz Intel Core 2 Duo SU7300 |
| Cache | L2: 3MB |
| System Bus | 800MHz Front Side Bus |
| Memory |
Slots: 2x SO-DIMM 200-Pin Type: PC2-5300 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM Installed: 4GB (2x2GB) Capacity: 4GB |
| Graphics Card |
Type: Integrated Installed: Intel GMA 4500MHD with up to 1695MB Shared |
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Type | Widescreen |
| Size | 11.6" |
| Backlight | LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Native Resolution | 1366 x 768 |
| Storage | |
|---|---|
| Hard Drive |
Bays: 1x Installed: 500GB 5400rpm Type: SATA |
| Optical Drive | None |
| Input/Output Connectors | |
|---|---|
| Ports | 3x USB 2.0 (A) |
| Display Output |
1x VGA 1x HDMI |
| Audio |
Integrated Stereo Speakers Integrated Microphone 1x 1/8" (3.5mm) Headphone Output 1x 1/8" (3.5mm) Microphone Input |
| Expansion Slots | None |
| Flash Media Slot |
1x SD 1x MMC 1x Memory Stick 1x Memory Stick PRO 1x xD-Picture Card |
| Communications | |
|---|---|
| Network | 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) |
| Modem | None |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11a/b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | None |
| Webcam | Yes |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit) |
| Security | Kensington Lock Slot |
| Keyboard | Type: Standard Notebook Keyboard |
| Pointing Device | TouchPad with Flip, Multi-Touch Control, Pinch, Rotate, Two-Finger Scrolling |
| Battery | 6-Cell Lithium-Ion Providing up to 8 Hours per Charge (5600mAh) |
| Power Requirements | AC: 100-120 V AC |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 11.22 x 1.18 x 8.03" / 28.50 x 3.00 x 20.40 cm |
| Weight | 3.08 lb / 1.40 kg |
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Comments about Gateway EC1815u 11.6" Notebook Computer (Cherry Red):
The EC1815u is a very nice little computer … wonderfully small and light … perfect for hauling around. Just a tad bigger then most netbooks and oh so much more of a computer with the Core 2 Duo processor. I started off with the EC1433u which has a Celeron processor in it and felt it was underpowered and was happy to leave it with a friend in England so that I could replace it with this model … have been very happy with it as it has not felt underpowered at all. Not having a DVD player is one of the ways they made it lighter and I do need to remember to download movies via the web, network or thumb drive when I travel.
I do miss the home page up/down end keys on the right side as I use them a lot in navigating web pages … they are now on the arrows keys with the fn key to make them work … and the mute key is slow to mute, also a fn key combo … I could not find any info in the manual on how to use the fancy Multigesture Touchpad that they talk about a lot … finally found a tutorial on it after a lot of digging … put it in the manual! Even with these issues I would still highly recommend the computer.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Fast
- Lightweight
- Long Battery Life
Cons
Best Uses
- Business Use
- Music
- Word Processing
Comments about Gateway EC1815u 11.6" Notebook Computer (Cherry Red):
Before I bought this laptop I had the same with less capacity, but it worked really good, I gave the 2GB to my mom and now I'm using the 4GB. It's a really good value.
And I love the lite weight.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Fast
- Lightweight
- Long Battery Life
- Powerful
- Quality Display
- Quiet
- Red
Cons
- Poorly Designed Keyboard
Best Uses
- Business Use
- Web Browsing
Comments about Gateway EC1815u 11.6" Notebook Computer (Cherry Red):
After a great deal of searching for a lightweight machine that had some punch, I found this model. It is really fast, and the screen looks great. I have to get used to the keyboard, which is totally flat, with no gaps or contour. (My desktop Microsoft keyboard has concave keys that I can feel separately.) Sacrificing an internal DVD gives you a lighter and thinner laptop, and for me it's worth it.
- Primary use:
- Business
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Cases
Carry your notebook with ease while protecting it from damage with a bag or case.
- Price: $20.95
Optical Drives & Media
Read or write CD, DVD, and Blu-Ray discs by adding an optical drive.
- Price: $54.95
Security & Protection
Defend your computer against viruses and discourage theft with this wide range of applications.
- Price: $37.55
Drives & Storage
Free-up system resources while running complex programs, or back up important files.
- Price: $84.95
Software
Track your finances, manage your business, or add new utilities to maximize convenience.
- Price: $80.99
Software requires external CD/DVD player for installation
Cables & Adapters
Connect your external devices to your computer.
- Price: $39.99
What's in the Box
- AC Adapter
- 6-Cell Lithium-Ion Battery
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Software Bundle
- Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit)
- Adobe Flash Player 10
- Adobe Reader
- CyberLink PowerDVD
- Gateway PowerSave Solution
- Gateway Recovery Management
- Google Toolbar
- Microsoft Windows Live Essentials Wave 3
- Microsoft Works
- Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 (Trial)
- Norton Internet Security 2009 (Trial)
- Norton Online Backup
- WildTangent Demo Games
- 1-Year Limited Warranty
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