Gateway - Platinum Edition Notebook with Intel® Centrino® Duo

Name: Gateway - Platinum Edition Notebook with Intel® Centrino® Duo
Brand: Gateway
SKU: 8040158

Model:MP8708

SKU:8040158

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Overview

Description

This sleek 17" notebook features an Intel® Core™2 Duo processor, Intel® Centrino® Duo mobile technology and a 4-in-1 digital media manager, making it a portable multimedia monster. The included 8-cell battery will let you listen to MP3 tunes continuously for over 4 hours.*UL.features {margin:0;padding:0px 5px 10px 0px;list-style:none;}UL.features LI.doc {padding:0px 5px 2px 17px;margin:7px 0 0 0;background:url("http://images.bestbuy.com/BestBuy_US/images/global/misc/misc_moreinfo_icon.gif") no-repeat left top;}UL.features LI.arrow {padding:0px 5px 2px 17px;margin:7px 0 0 0;background:url("http://images.bestbuy.com/BestBuy_US/images/global/misc/misc_richmedia_icon.gif") no-repeat left top;}UL.features LI.hdbuiltindcr {padding:0px 5px 2px 80px;margin:7px 0 0 0;background:url("http://images.bestbuy.com/BestBuy_US/images/global/misc/misc_hdbuiltin_dcr.gif") no-repeat left top;}UL.features LI.hdbuiltin {padding:0px 5px 2px 60px;margin:7px 0 0 0;background:url("http://images.bestbuy.com/BestBuy_US/images/global/misc/misc_hdbuiltin.gif") no-repeat left top;}UL.features LI.hdready {padding:0px 5px 2px 60px;margin:7px 0 0 0;background:url("http://images.bestbuy.com/BestBuy_US/images/global/misc/misc_hdready.gif") no-repeat left top;}Take a of the Gateway MP8708 Platinum Edition notebook. (Flash demo)What is the Intel processor number? Learn more about this 3-digit number with our , or check out for all the details.

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Intel's introduction

Features

The next-generation Intel® Core™2 Duo processor is based on the innovative Intel® Core™ microarchitecture, so it runs faster and is more energy-efficient for cooler, quieter operation
17" WXGA TFT-LCD widescreen display with Ultrabright technology and 1440 x 900 resolution
160GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 rpm)
Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950 with up to 128MB shared video memory; high-definition (2-channel) audio; S-video out
4-in-1 digital media manager supports Secure Digital, MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO
IEEE 1394 (FireWire) interface and 4 high-speed USB 2.0 ports for fast digital video, audio and data transfer
Built-in 10/100 Ethernet LAN with RJ-45 connector; SecureEasySetup; V.92 high-speed data/fax modem
Weighs 7.6 lbs. and measures 1.4" thin for portable power; 8-cell lithium-ion battery
Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 with Update Rollup 2 operating system preinstalled; software package included with CyberLink PowerDVD, Microsoft Digital Image Starter Edition 2006, QuickTime and more
Microsoft Windows Vista Premium Ready — learn more
*Battery life will vary depending on the product: model, loaded applications, features and power management settings. The maximum capacity of the battery will decrease with time and usage.
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.

Specifications

Other

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1083716230738','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">Processor</a>
Intel® Core™2 Duo Mobile

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1083716230979','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">Processor Speed</a>
2.0GHz

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1087340511518','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">Display Type</a>
WXGA widescreen TFT-LCD with Ultrabright technology (1440 x 900)

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1087340566303','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">Screen Size</a>
17"

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1083716231597','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">System Bus</a>
667MHz

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1083716231665','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">Cache Memory</a>
4MB on die Level 2

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1083716231937','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">System Memory (RAM)</a>
2GB

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1083716236490','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">System Memory (RAM) Expandable To</a>
Nonexpandable

Type of Memory (RAM)
PC4200 DDR2

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1083716232062','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">Hard Drive Type</a>
SATA (5400 rpm)

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1083716235838','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">Hard Drive Size</a>
160GB

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1087340511755','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">Optical Drive</a>
Double-layer DVD±RW/CD-RW

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1087340511924','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">Optical Drive Speeds</a>
2.4x DVD+R DL; 2x DVD-R DL; 8x8x8 DVD+RW; 8x6x8 DVD-RW; 24x16x24 CD-RW

Direct-Disc Labeling
No

Digital Media Reader or Slots
Yes, digital media card reader

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1083716238958','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">Diskette Drive</a>
No

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1083716236524','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">Graphics</a>
Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1083716235920','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">Video Memory</a>
Up to 128MB (shared)

Personal Video Recorder (PVR)
No

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1083716238297','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">TV Tuner</a>
No

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1083716236935','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">MPEG</a>
Yes

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1083716237122','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">Modem</a>
56 Kbps* ITU V.92 *Capable of receiving 56 Kbps downloads. However, current regulations limit download speed to 53 Kbps.

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1087340512096','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">Networking</a>
Built-in 10/100 Ethernet LAN (RJ-45)

Wireless Networking
Built-in Intel® PRO/Wireless LAN 3945ABG (802.11a/b/g)

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1087340818871','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">S-Video Outputs</a>
1

Audio
High-definition (2-channel)

Speakers
Built-in stereo

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1087340512157','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">PCMCIA Slots</a>
1 Type I/Type II; CardBus

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1083716239272','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">USB 2.0 Ports</a>
4

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1083716239354','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">IEEE 1394 FireWire Ports</a>
1

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1083716239311','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">Parallel Ports</a>
None

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1083716239462','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">Serial Ports</a>
None

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1083716239499','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">Game Ports</a>
None

Laptop Weight
Standard (more than 5.5 lbs.)

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1087340507174','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">Battery Type</a>
8-cell lithium-ion

Pointing Device
Synaptics touchpad with vertical scroll zone

<a href="javascript:winopengld('1083716241291','pcmcat38200050027','cat12080')">Operating System</a>
Windows XP Media Center 2005

Included Software
Microsoft Works 8.5, Money 2006, Digital Image Starter Edition 2006, Windows Media Player 10; Adobe Acrobat Reader 7; CyberLink PowerDVD, Power2Go; RealNetworks RealPlayer; QuickTime; Gateway BigFix and more

UPC
827103120813

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