Gateway NV7923u 17.3-Inch Laptop (NightSky Black)

Gateway NV7923u: Mobile Entertainment Center with 17-Inch Display

The affordable Gateway NV laptop sports a widescreen 17.3-inch LED-backlit display and an 8x SuperMulti DVD drive.

The 17.3-inch Gateway NV laptop in black with added honeycomb texturing on the cover.

The minimalist look of capacitive-touch launch keys at the top of the keyboard reduce button clutter and enhance the sleek design.

With a stylish and streamlined design, this Gateway NV Series notebook is both eye-catching and comfortable to use. The smooth notebook case is covered with a subtle honeycomb pattern that gives additional texture to the vibrant black coloring, and the refined silver trim, rounded edges and classic barrel hinge that cleverly houses the power button combine to create sleek, modern style.

Pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium operating system (64-bit version), you'll be able to easily create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. Windows 7 is the easiest, fastest, and most engaging version of Windows yet. Better ways to find and manage files, like Jump Lists and improved taskbar previews, help you speed through everyday tasks. Windows 7 is designed for faster and more reliable performance, so your PC just works the way you want it to.

Key Features

• 17.3-inch LED-backlit Ultrabright widescreen display (1366 x 768 resolution) enables you to easily multitask across numerous open windows and comfortably watch movies on the go. This Ultrabright display offers a high-gloss, sharp contrast, anti-reflective finish.
• 2.26 GHz Intel Core i5-430M dual-core processor for smart performance with a speed boost (2.53 GHz with Turbo Boost Technology; 3 MB L3 cache). Intel's Turbo Boost technology maximizes speed for demanding applications, dynamically accelerating performance to match your workload--providing more performance when you need it the most. It also comes equipped with Intel HD Graphics--an advanced video engine that delivers smooth, high-quality HD video playback, and advanced 3D capabilities, providing an ideal graphics solution for everyday computing.
• 500 GB SATA hard drive (5400 RPM)
• 4 GB of DDR3 RAM (1066 MHz)
• Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator HD with 128 MB of dedicated video RAM and support for Microsoft DirectX 10.
• 8x DVD±R/RW Super Multi Drive
• Webcam integrated into the display bezel for easy video chats and conferencing; includes integrated microphone.
• Built-in stereo speakers with headphone jack with SPDIF digital audio output.
• Wireless-N Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n) for ultra-fast connectivity to home and business networks.
• Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
• 4 USB 2.0 ports
• HDMI port for connecting to a compatible HDTV or home theater receiver for uncompressed digital audio and video via a single cable. Also includes standard analog VGA video output.
• Convenient MyBackup Button provides a one-touch solution to quickly and easily back up all the important files and information stored on it, such as music, photos, video, contacts, e-mails and Internet favorites. The MyBackup Button gives you a simple, convenient way to backup files to another location such as a USB drive, external hard disk drive, or another hard drive partition. Also, you can set the MyBackup function to schedule a regular time to back up data automatically or simply press the button for an immediate back-up.
• Multi-gesture touchpad allows you to intuitively navigate WebPages, media libraries, photos, spreadsheets and more by simply flicking, swirling and pinching your fingers.
• Windows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. And you can watch shows for free when and where you want with Internet TV on Windows Media Center. Get the best entertainment experience with Windows 7 Home Premium.
• Get more features with Windows Anytime Upgrade. It's the best way to add features to Windows 7, takes as few as ten minutes, requires no software or downloads, and you'll keep your existing programs, files, and settings. Windows will walk you through the simple upgrade process.
• Pre-loaded software includes Microsoft Works SE 9.0 for word processing and spreadsheet work. Enjoy a 60-day trial version of Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007.
• Up to 3.8 hours of battery life
• Dimensions: 16.23 x 11.02 x 1.42 inches (WxDxH)
• Weight: 7.4 pounds
• Warranty: 1 year parts and labor

What's in the Box
This package contains the Gateway NV7923u laptop, 6-cell rechargeable battery, AC adapter, and printed documentation

It also comes with the following software: Microsoft Works (applications for word processing, spreadsheet, calendar, and e-mail); 60-day trial of Microsoft Office 2007; Norton Internet Security 2009 (60-day trial); Norton Online Backup; Gateway MyBackup; Google Desktop and Toolbar; WildTangent Demo Games