Are Gateway Laptops Good? Samsung Laptops?

by thrivingmom

I’m just curious about the abilities of Gateway Laptops.
YES, they have good specs on their laptops but i am just curious if they last long without troubleshooting it or something.

Im planing to buy this laptop.
http://www.villman.com/Product-Detail/Gateway_ID49C05i

Specs:
Intel® Core™ i5-450M
GT 330m
2GB RAM
640 HDD

OR
HOW ABOUT SAMSUNG?
http://www.villman.com/Product-Detail/Samsung_R480JT02PH_NB

I3 350m
GT 330m
2GB ram
500 HDD SATA

Help Please!

Answer by Comps guru
you can get right now is the ASUS Republic of Gamers G51JX-X3 15.6-Inch Gaming Laptop (Blue) because of its high end graphics card and it has an i5. It also has a powerful audio system. I’m using it now and i can’t find a game I can’t run on all high details. It’ll only cost you a $ 1000 by the way.

Specifications:# Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit)
# Display: 15.6-inch Full HD LED-backlit Widescreen (1920 x 1080)
# CPU: Intel Core i5-430M processor 2.26 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 2.53 GHz
# Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTS 360M 1GB GDDR5 VRAM
# Wireless: 802.11 b/g/n (draft 2.4GHz n) with Bluetooth v2.1 +EDR
# LAN: 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet
# Memory: 4GB DDR3-1066 RAM, 2 x SODIMM Sockets (up to 8GB)
# Storage: 500GB 7,200RPM hard drive
# Optical Drive: DVD Super Multi Double Layer Drive
# Camera: 2.0 Megapixel
# Speakers: Altec Lansing speakers
# Microphone Digital Array Microphones
# Card Reader: 1 x 8-in-1 card reader (MMC/SD/Mini-SD/XD/Memory stick/MS Pro/MS-Duo/MS-Pro Duo)
# Input/Output: 1 x Mic-in, 1 x Headphone-out, 1 x VGA port/Mini D-Sub 15-pin for external monitor, 4 x USB 2.0 ports, 1 x IEEE 1394 port, 1 x RJ45 LAN Jack for LAN insert, 1 x HDMI, 1 x eSATA, 1 x Express Card 34/54
# Battery Pack: 6 cell
# Dimensions: 14.8 x 10.4 x 1.4~1.6 inches (WxDxH)
# Approximate Weight: 7.27 pounds (with 6 cell battery,1xHDD)
# Color: Blue

Buy this on amazon for the best deal:
http://www.amazon.com/Republic-Gamers-G51JX-X3-15-6-Inch-Gaming/dp/B00361G0ZO/?tag=klnprk-20

Also check out at Ebay there are really good deals going
http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=4&pub=5574865779&toolid=10001&campid=5336440665&customid=klnprk&mpre=http%3a%2f%2fdesc.shop.ebay.com%2fi.html%3f_nkw%3dASUS%2bRepublic%2bof%2bGamers%2bG51JX-X3%2b15.6-Inch%2bGaming%2bLaptop%26_sacat%3d0%26_dmpt%3dLaptops_Nov05%26_odkw%3dASUS%2bRepublic%2bof%2bGamers%2bG51JX-X3%2b15.6-Inch%2bGaming%2bLaptop%26_osacat%3d0%26bkBtn%3d%26LH_TitleDesc%3d1%26_trksid%3dp3286.m270.l1313

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O2 launches laptops – both Samsungs


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On sale from Friday 27 February, meet the laptops launching on O2. For more information, head to is.gd/j2WN.

I have not seen many reviews of samsung laptops online, does that mean this brand is lower end? And if my only criterion is durablity should I go for Samsung?

Answer by Webballs
It is actually not bad.

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Here comes the Chromebooks
Linux and Open Source: “In about three weeks, we can stop talking about how Chromebooks-light-weight laptops running Google’s Chrome OS-might, or might not, work in the real world because we’ll get our hands on the first two models: the Samsung Series 5 and the Acer Wi-Fi Chromebook.”
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Samsung NF310-A01 10.1-Inch Netbook (Titan Silver)

• The ultra compact NF310 features an all-new Intel® Atom N550 Dual-Core processor providing up to 50 percent faster performance than in previous netbook models
• 10.1-Inch HD (1366×768) LED-Backlit Display produces the sharpest images and boldest colors imaginable
• Whether at home or away, the NF310 makes portable entertainment an eye-pleasing experience. It also boasts battery performance of more than 9 hours, making it perfect for work or play on-the-go
• Samsung’s Fast Start feature, which easily allows the user to put the NF310 in an advanced state of sleep, enhances user satisfaction by reducing power consumption while the device is not in use.
• A smooth, contoured clamshell exterior highlight the NF310's sleek appearance, while a roomy island style spill-resistant keyboard and large touchpad with gesture support make the NF310 conducive to comfortable computing on-the-go

What's the big news in netbook computing? It's the Samsung NF310 Netbook. Within the breakthrough styling of its gunmetal-colored exterior beats the heart of the new Intel® Dual-Core Atom™ processor, providing up to 50% faster performance than a single-core processor for improved video playback. Adding to the enhanced multimedia performance are the sharp images and bold colors of the higher resolution 10.1″ HD LED-backlit LCD display, which lets you see more content on-screen and view 720

List Price: $ 399.00

Price: $ 359.99