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Gateway 450XL

Performance
PC WorldBench 4: Performance word scores reflect comparisons of PCs in the same category (power or value) running the same operating system. See Guide to the Top-Rated Products for more details.Good: 91 (Windows XP Professional)
Base configurationOutstanding
CPU1.8-GHz Pentium 4-M
Screen size15 inches
System memory256MB of DDR266 SDRAM
Hard drive20GB
Graphics32MB ATI Mobility Radeon
Pointing deviceTouchpad
ExpandabilityOne multipurpose bay, two PC Card slots, expansion bay port
Extra featuresAverage
Bundled removable-media drives8X DVD-ROM and 16X/10X/24X CD-RW combination drive
CommunicationsBuilt-in V.92 modem, built-in network interface
Extra portsHeadphone jack, FireWire port
Business suiteMicrosoft Works 2002
Other featuresNone of note
Overall designVery good
Battery life (hours:minutes)Average: 2:40
Weight (typical/minimum, in pounds)Average: 7.5/6.4
Vendor's reliability/serviceGood/Fair
Support policyOne-year parts and labor warranty; 24-hour daily toll-free support