Advantages and Disadvantages of Gateway EC14D07u (Review)
Posted on | June 5, 2010 | No Comments

Gateway adding a DVD burner to its Netbook like form factor and dual-core processor, the Gateway EC14D07u fills a need for those who can’t say goodbye to physical discs, although it comes at a price that befits a full-size laptop.
Advantages: Compact laptop manages to still have an optical drive as well as decent dual-core performance and battery life.
Disadvantages: Keyboard feels flimsy; for the price, you could always get a larger, faster Core i3 laptop.
Gateway EC14D07u Specs:
General
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Built-in DevicesStereo speakers, Wireless LAN antenna
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Width11.5 in
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Depth8.3 in
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Height1.2 in
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Weight3.5 lbs
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ColorNight sky black
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Notebook typeUltraportable (Under 4 lbs.), Budget
Processor
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ProcessorIntel Pentium SU4100 / 1.3 GHz
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Multi-Core TechnologyDual-Core
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64-bit ComputingYes
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Power EfficiencyUltra Low Voltage (ULV)
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Data Bus Speed800 MHz
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Chipset TypeMobile Intel GS45 Express
Cache Memory
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TypeL2 cache
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Cache size2 MB
RAM
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Installed Size4 GB
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TechnologyDDR2 SDRAM – 667 MHz
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RAM form factorSO DIMM 200-pin
Storage Controller
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Storage controller typeSerial ATA
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Storage Controller / Serial ATA InterfaceSerial ATA-150
Storage
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Floppy DriveNone
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Hard Drive320 GB – Serial ATA-150 – 5400 rpm
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Storage RemovableNone
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Hard drive typePortable
Optical Storage
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TypeDVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM
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CD / DVD write speed8x
Optical Storage (2nd)
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2nd optical storage typeNone
Card Reader
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Card reader typeCard reader
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Supported flash memory cardsMemory Stick, MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, xD-Picture Card, Memory Stick Pro
Display
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Display Type11.6 in TFT active matrix
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Max Resolution1366 x 768 ( WXGA )
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Widescreen DisplayYes
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FeaturesLED-backlit, Ultrabright
Video
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Graphics Processor / VendorIntel GMA 4500MHD Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0
Audio
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Audio output typeSound card
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Audio output compliant standardsDolby Sound Room, High Definition Audio
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Audio InputMicrophone
Notebook Camera
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Camera TypeIntegrated
Input Device(s)
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Input device typeKeyboard, Touchpad
Telecom
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ModemNone
Networking
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NetworkingNetwork adapter
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Networking / Wireless LAN SupportedYes
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Data link protocolEthernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
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Networking standardsIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
Expansion / Connectivity
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Expansion Slots Total (Free)Memory
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Interfaces1 x Display / video – VGA – 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x Microphone – Input – Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x Headphones – Output – Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 3 x Hi-Speed USB – 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Network – Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T – RJ-45, 1 x Audio / video – HDMI – 19 pin HDMI Type A
Miscellaneous
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FeaturesSecurity lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Power
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Power device form factorExternal
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Voltage RequiredAC 120/230 V
Battery
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Technology6-cell Lithium ion
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Installed Qty1
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Battery capacity5600 mAh
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Mfr estimated battery life8 hour(s)
Operating System / Software
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OS ProvidedMicrosoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition
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SoftwareMicrosoft Works, Gateway Recovery Management, Norton Internet Security 2009 (60 days trial), Microsoft Office 2007 Home and Student Edition (60 days trial)
Manufacturer Warranty
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Service & Support1 year warranty
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Service & Support DetailsLimited warranty – Parts and labor – 1 year
Sustainability
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ENERGY STAR QualifiedYes
Category: Laptop
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