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Gateway - FX Edition Laptop with Intel® Centrino® 2 Processor Technology

Model: P-7915u FX | SKU: 9605365


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This laptop features cutting-edge NVIDIA graphics and high-definition audio with Dolby Sound Room audio enhancement for an immersive gaming experience. Illuminated precision-touch multimedia buttons keep your favorite media and applications a touch away.
  • Windows 7 Home Premium preloaded
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  • Learn more about Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology.
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Intel Centrino 2 logo with 4-Star Intel rating; NVIDIA logo

What's Included

  • Gateway FX Edition Laptop with Intel® Centrino® 2 Processor Technology
  • 9-cell lithium-ion battery
  • AC power adapter/AC power cord
  • Software: Microsoft Works 9.0, Money Essentials; CyberLink DVD Solution; Adobe Reader and more
  • Owner's manual

Product Features

  • From our expanded online assortment; not available in all Best Buy stores
  • Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology
    With Intel® Core™2 Duo mobile processor P8700, Intel® PM45 Express chipset, Intel® Wi-Fi Link 5100 network connection (802.11b/g/Draft-N) and extended battery life.
  • Intel® Intelligent Power capability and Deep Power Down Technology
    Reduce power consumption and help extend battery life to keep you on the go farther between charges.
  • 4GB DDR3 memory
    For multitasking power. 1066MHz frontside bus, 3MB L2 cache and 2.53GHz processor speed.
  • Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive with double-layer support
    Records up to 8.5GB of data or 4 hours of video using compatible DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL media; also supports DVD-RAM.
  • 17" LCD high-definition widescreen display
    With Ultrabright technology and 1440 x 900 resolution helps bring movies and games to life.
  • 320GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 rpm)
    Offers plenty of storage space. Second hard drive bay for expansion using an additional hard drive (not included).
  • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260M graphics
    With 1GB dedicated GDDR3 video memory and up to 2815MB total TurboCache video memory. Supports NVIDIA CUDA, PhysX, PureVideo HD, OpenEXR HDR, Shader Model 4.0 and Microsoft DirectX 10.
  • See the benefits of an NVIDIA graphics processor in your laptop.
  • High-definition audio with 2nd-generation Dolby Sound Room audio enhancement
    Supports Dolby Headphone, Natural Bass and Sound Space Expander technologies for immersive sound.
  • Illuminated metal precision-touch multimedia buttons
    Put media and applications within easy reach.
  • Built-in 1.3MP webcam with microphone
    Makes it easy to chat with and send video mail to family and friends.
  • Multi-in-1 digital media reader
    Supports Secure Digital, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, MultiMediaCard and xD-Picture Card formats.
  • 1 IEEE 1394 (FireWire) interface and 3 high-speed USB 2.0 ports
    For fast digital video, audio and data transfer. 1 eSATA port, 1 HDMI port and 1 DVI-D port for additional connection options.
  • Built-in 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN with RJ-45 connector
    Along with a 56 Kbps modem for quick and easy access to the Internet.
  • Weighs 9.1 lbs. and measures 1.7" thin
    For portable power.
  • Good battery life
    Of up to 3 hours and 5 minutes.
  • FX Premium design with brushed metal keyboard surround
    Along with a high-impact composite finish for a sleek and stylish appearance.
  • Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Edition 64-bit operating system preinstalled
    Provides a stable computing platform.
  • Software package included
    With Microsoft Works 9.0, Microsoft Money Essentials, CyberLink DVD Solution, Adobe Reader and more. 60-day trial version of Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 also included.
  • Intel, Pentium, Celeron, Centrino, Core, Viiv, Intel Inside and the Intel Inside logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.

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  • Warranty Terms - Parts
    1 year limited
  • Warranty Terms - Labor
    1 year limited
  • Product Height
    1.7"
  • Product Width
    15.7"
  • Product Weight
    9.1 lbs.
  • Product Depth
    11.7"
  • Gaming Series
    Yes
  • Color Category
    Black
  • Processor Brand
    Intel®
  • Processor Platform
    Intel® Centrino® 2
  • Processor
    Intel® Core™2 Duo
  • Processor Speed
    2.53GHz
  • Battery Type
    9-cell lithium-ion
  • Display Type
    High-definition widescreen LCD display with Ultrabright technology (1440 x 900)
  • Screen Size (Measured Diagonally)
    17"
  • System Bus
    1066MHz
  • Cache Memory
    3MB on die Level 2
  • System Memory (RAM)
    4GB
  • Type of Memory (RAM)
    DDR3
  • Hard Drive Type
    SATA (5400 rpm)
  • Computer Hard Drive Size
    320GB
  • Optical Drive
    Double-layer DVD±RW/CD-RW
  • Optical Drive Speeds
    4x DVD+R DL; 4x DVD-R DL; 8x8x8 DVD+RW; 8x6x8 DVD-RW; 5x DVD-RAM; 24x16x24 CD-RW
  • Direct-Disc Labeling
    No
  • Digital Media Reader or Slots
    Yes, digital media card reader
  • Graphics
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260M
  • Video Memory
    1GB GDDR3 dedicated; up to 2815MB total available TurboCache
  • TV Tuner
    No
  • MPEG
    Yes
  • Built-in Webcam
    Yes
  • Modem
    56 Kbps*
    *Capable of receiving 56 Kbps downloads. However, current regulations limit download speed to 53 Kbps.
  • Networking
    Built-in 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 connector)
  • Wireless Networking
    Wireless-B+G+N
  • Bluetooth-Enabled
    No
  • S-Video Outputs
    None
  • Additional Audio/Video Connectors
    1 HDMI, 1 eSATA
  • Audio
    High-definition with 2nd-generation Dolby Sound Room audio enhancement
  • Speakers
    Internal
  • PCMCIA Slots
    1 ExpressCard/54
  • USB 2.0 Ports
    3
  • IEEE 1394 FireWire Ports
    1
  • Parallel Ports
    None
  • Game Ports
    None
  • Laptop Weight
    Standard (more than 5.5 lbs.)
  • Battery Life
    Up to 3 hours and 5 minutes
  • HDMI Output
    Yes
  • Blu-ray Player
    No
  • Operating System Platform
    Windows
  • Operating System
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
  • Included Software
    Microsoft Works 9.0, Money Essentials; CyberLink DVD Solution; Adobe Reader and more
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified
    No
  • Graphics Chip
    NVIDIA

Included Items

  • Gateway FX Edition Laptop with Intel® Centrino® 2 Processor Technology
  • 9-cell lithium-ion battery
  • AC power adapter/AC power cord
  • Software: Microsoft Works 9.0, Money Essentials; CyberLink DVD Solution; Adobe Reader and more
  • Owner's manual

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