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Gateway M520XL

Performance
WorldBench 5: Performance word scores reflect comparisons of notebooks in the same category running the same operating system. See Guide to the Top-Rated Products for more details.Very Good: 77 (Windows XP Professional)
FeaturesVery Good
CPU3.06-GHz Mobile Pentium 4 532
Screen size15.4 inches
System memory512MB of DDR333 SDRAM
Hard drive80GB
Graphics64MB ATI Mobility Radeon 9600
Pointing deviceTouchpad
BaysNone
Bundled removable-media drivesFixed DVD±RW drive
Floppy driveNone
PortsFour USB 2.0, FireWire, microphone, headphone, PC Card slot
CommunicationsV.92 modem, 10/100 ethernet, 802.11g
Business suiteMicrosoft Works 7
Other featuresSix-in-one media card reader
Overall designGood
Battery life (hours:minutes)Limited: 1:42
Weight (typical/minimum, in pounds): Typical weight includes the computer, AC adapter, optical drive, and floppy drive (if offered).Heavy: 9.4/7.7
Vendor's reliability/serviceGood/Good
Support policyOne-year parts and labor warranty; free unlimited 24-hour daily toll-free support