Gateway LT2118u 10.1-Inch Red Netbook - Over 10 Hours of Battery Life | 
| Brand: Gateway
Category: Personal Computer
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Rating:  26 reviews
Sales Rank: 1,145
Color: Red
Media: Personal Computers
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Operating System: Windows 7 Starter
CPU Manufacturer: Intel
CPU Speed: 1.66
CPU Type: Intel Atom N450
Processors: 1
System Memory: 1
Memory Type: SDRAM
Hard Drive Size: 1
USB Ports: 3
Display Size: 10.1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.8
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 10.2 x 1
MPN: LU.WH60D.007
Model: LT2118u
UPC: 099802671471
EAN: 0099802671471
ASIN: B0031M9SH0
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| Features:
| • | 1.66GHz Intel Atom N450 Processor | | • | 1024MB DDR2 667MHz Memory | | • | 250GB SATA Hard Drive; 802.11b/g/Draft-N Wi-Fi Certified | | • | 10.1" WSVGA High Brightness LED-backlit Display; Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3150 | | • | Windows 7 Starter; Over 10 Hours of Battery Life |
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Product Description
1GB/250/WIN 7/N450/6CELL/RED
Amazon.com Product Description
Gateway LT2118u: Mobile Freedom, Expressive Style The ultra-portable design of the Gateway LT netbook is ideal for those on the move who need a quick, easy way to connect to the Internet and stay in touch with family and friends. Weighing less than 3 pounds, it features a 10.1-inch LED-backlit display and an easy typing keyboard. The Gateway LT has a luxurious look with a high-polished finish, rounded edges, silver hinges and engraved metallic logo. Plus, its textured palm rest hides fingerprints and wears much better than glossy-finished palm rests--making it as durable as it is chic. Combining the power of the latest Intel Atom N450 processor and NM10 Express chipset with a 6-cell battery, this Gateway LT model (LT2118u) in red provides up to 10 hours of battery life on the go--enough for a full workday. Stay connected with friends and family via e-mail, IM or chat with upgraded 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi Certified wireless networking. The media card reader makes transferring photos easy, and the larger 250 GB hard disk drive gives you extra storage for your images. It also features a multi-gesture touchpad that enables you to pinch, flick and swirl your fingers for an intuitive navigation of web pages, photos, spreadsheets and more. It comes pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Starter operating system, which combines the latest in reliability and responsiveness with the familiarity and compatibility of Windows. It includes new Windows 7 features like Jump Lists to help you to better find and manage files, and connecting to printers and peripherals is easier than ever.
Key Features  The Gateway LT netbook in red. |  The multi-gesture touchpad enables efficient one-handed data management. | - 10.1-inch high-brightness LED-backlit display delivers a 1024 x 600 resolution for less scrolling while searching the Internet and staying productive while traveling
- 1.66 GHz Intel Atom N450 processor (512 KB L2 cache, 667 MHz FSB) combines performance and energy efficiency to explore the Internet and stay connected while mobile.
- Up to 10 hours of battery life with included 6-cell battery (5800 mAh)
- 0.3-megapixel webcam integrated into the display bezel for easy video chats and conferencing
- Multi-gesture touchpad allows you to intuitively navigate WebPages, media libraries, photos, spreadsheets and more by simply flicking, swirling and pinching your fingers.
- 250 GB hard drive (5400 RPM)
- 1 GB DDR2 RAM (667 MHz; 2 GB maximum capacity)
- Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3150 video processor with 64 MB onboard memory and up to 256 MB of shared system memory.
- Wireless-N Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n) for ultra-fast connectivity to home and business networks.
- Fast Ethernet (10/100)
- Multi-in-1 memory card reader compatible with Secure Digital (SD), MultiMedia (MMC), Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and xD Picture Card media
- 3 USB ports
- VGA video output
- Stereo speakers
- Windows 7 Starter makes small notebook PCs easier to use because it puts less between you and what you want to do--less waiting, less clicking, less hassle connecting to networks. And Starter combines the latest in reliability and restertainment experience with Windows 7 Home Premium.
- Get more features with Windows Anytime Upgrade. It's the best way to add features to Windows 7, takes as few as ten minutes, requires no software or downloads, and you'll keep your existing programs, files, and settings. Windows will walk you through the simple upgrade process.
- Pre-loaded software includes Microsoft Works SE 9.0 for word processing and spreadsheet work. Enjoy a 60-day trial version of Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007.
- Dimensions: 10.17 x 7.28 x 0.99 inches (WxDxH)
- Weight: 2.76 pounds
- Warranty: 1 year parts and labor
What's in the Box
This package contains the Gateway LT2118u netbook, 6-cell rechargeable battery, AC adapter, and printed documentation It also comes with the following software: Microsoft Works (applications for word processing, spreadsheet, calendar, and email); 60-day trial of Microsoft Office 2007; Norton Internet Security 2009 Trial; WildTangent Demo Games
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 An excellent netbook, good value February 15, 2010
Dewaine James (Granbury, TX USA)
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
I looked at a Gateway because of one my wife has. She has a Gateway laptop that is now 5 years old (bought 2.20.05) and works perfect. For the past three years it has been on 6-8 hours EVERY night, as she streams internet radio while sleeping. It is used for basic email, internet,etc for perhaps 30 minutes a day. It still has the install of XP on it that it came with. The battery of course is about gone, but otherwise it is still perfect. Amazing!..
These have the new "pinetrail" Atom processor. Read some user reviews and decided on the Gateway LT2104u, went to Best Buy and picked it up. Nice packaging, nice small power supply and an overall attractive unit. Windows 7 Starter was very easy to set up, and connected to my WIFI without a problem. Had some bloatware, but this seems to be better than it used to be. I uninstalled the bloat, including MS Works, and all the Norton crap, and tweaked a few things. I also had a spare 2 gig memory stick that I was thrilled with because it fit! I put MS Office 2003, Photoshop CS3, Firefox and iTunes and some eReader software on it (plus a few other odds and ends).
Works great. MS Office and Firefox are perfect. Runs just as good as it does on my overpowered desktop. Photoshop runs fine, a little slower on some editing, but very usable and no problem. ITunes works perfect, 30 gigs of music, iPhone apps, syncs fine with my iPhone. Works great as an eReader (Adobe Digital Editions, Kindle for PC...etc) and the screen is great!.. Oh yes, the screen is wonderful. This little rascal will burn your retinas on the max brightness setting. Full and vibrant colors, with good text clarity. The keyboard is 93% normal size, and takes but a short time to get used to. I hate the touchpad's on laptops, but this one is better than most. The gesture feature is very usable, and once you get used to it works fine. Battery life is wonderful. Charged it the first time and got nearly 7 hours before hitting 10% (web, reading, Word with screen on ½ and power saving mode). I charge nearly everyday so I really don't run it down, and that says a lot. The laptop I had before would die at 2-2 1/2 hours so this is like a miracle. Another feature most would not think about is the fact the screen will go back almost flat. Most netbooks you find yourself holding and tilting to get a good screen angle. This one, the range of movement of the screen is such that you will not have that problem.
In the office I use it plugged into a 19" LCD monitor, external keyboard and wireless mouse. No problems with that set up, easy to connect/disconnect.
Downsides are really nitpicks. The lid is a fingerprint magnet. It is simply impossible to keep it even remotely clean looking. I really don't like the on/off button, probably a personal thing, but I just don't like it. It is a netbook, so forget gaming, except casual or retro (yes it runs Doom). All laptop speakers are a joke, but the ones on this are a complete comedy routine. Window's 7 starter is fine for me, but if you like to customize your desktop you will not like it. Since I gut any version of Windows I get, in order to get more speed, it works great for me.
Great little laptop, as long as you understand the limitations of a netbook and that fits your needs. For me it's just about perfect. Highly recommended.
best netbook for the price February 9, 2010
J. Blattman (san jose, ca United States)
13 out of 15 found this review helpful
i spent a lot of time researching, and as of the time i am writing this, the gateway lt21* netbooks offer the best features for the price.
netbooks are a fairly simple animal to price, as compared to laptops in general. there are really only 3 differentiators,
1. CPU
2. disk size
3. battery
for CPU, there are intel atom N270, N280, and N450. the first two are the last generation. the N450 is the next generation. it's not a lot faster than the N2* series, but it is supposed to have slightly better performance and better battery life. more importantly, the production methods used make it cheaper than the N2* series ... that is why you see the better N4* series laptops at the same price at the older, slower N2* series. don't buy an N2* series netbook at this point.
for disk size, you will see either 160 or 250GB. you usually pay $20-$40 more to upgrade to 250 GB.
for battery, older netbooks may have 3-cell. modern netbooks will have a 6-cell battery, either 4400 or 5600 mAh. you again pay $20-$40 for an upgrade to an 5600 mAh battery. specs say that you get +2 hours battery life for the 5600 mAh battery.
some other things you should know about netbooks:
a. no optical drive - no CD or DVD playing, no installing software from CDs or DVDs
b. reduced keyboard - no num pad, but fairly usable beside that
c. weak CPU - whatever CPU you choose, it is very weak compared to a "regular" laptop CPU. this is the price you pay for extended battery life and a cheap price tag
d. limited memory - most netbooks come with 1GB ram, expandable to 2GB only (looks like around $50 to upgrade to 2GB after market). 2GB is still quite weak for a modern OS. your ability to multitask apps will be very limited.
e. windows 7 starter - while you can get windows XP or linux on some models, most come with windows 7 starter. w7 starter is almost a trial version of windows. the most complained about limitation is the inability to customize the desktop (e.g., can't change wallpaper).
as for this netbook (LT2120), it is top of the line with respect to the 3 features above - N450 / 250GB / 5600 mAh. the construction actually feels fairly high grade. if it was made cheaply, it does not feel like it. the look is sleek and modern, very nice.
gateway has many different LT21* models ... they are all hard disk / battery / color permutations. for example, for this "silver" color, they are:
LT2120 (this model) - 250 GB HD / 5600 mAh battery
LT2123 - 250 GB HD / 4400 mAh battery
LT2110 - 160 GB HD / 4000 mAh battery
different vendors carry different models. for example, bestbuy carries the LT2123, but does not carry the LT2120 (this model). this could of course change over time though.
I'm a netbook believer February 8, 2010
A. Perry
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Hi Everyone,
I have to admit i wasn't even thinking about getting a netbook until I saw the Gateway LT. Everything I wanted on a netbook was available on this computer. First I have to say the netbook is gorgeous. I didn't get it from Amazon, because it was truly a impulse buy. I wasn't even thinking about getting a netbook when I went into this store, but as I strolled by the computer section, I saw this netbook and it totally stood out above the rest. Again the frame on the netbook is gorgeous, it reminds me of something that Apple would have created. The LED 10 inch screen is amazing. I watched a episode of the Simpsons on the screen and it was truly amazing. I don't believe this is a HD screen, but to be honest you would never know it. With it's high resolution and LED back lighting on the screen looking at pictures, watching videos, and web browsing is top notch.
The keyboard is great. the keyboard is similar to what the Macbooks have. The keyboard was the main reason I was so iffy with netbooks. I don't have small hands, and I thought typing on a netbook keyboard would be a strain, but to my surprise its very easy. The keyboard setup is very similar to that of your average laptop, even though the keyboard is smaller it really doesn't feel like it. The keyboard is very responsive.
The touchpad is also great as well. When you look at it, it doesn't seem like its even there at all. You know its there because there is a grid that represent the touchpad. but it doesn't look like the typical touchpads you would see in most netbooks. Also the left and right clicker is also integrated into the design of this netbook. Also the textured palm rest is a welcoming edition especially if you have to do a lot of typing, like I'm doing typing out this review.
It has the new Intel Atom N450 processor. 10 hours of great battery life, built in wifi that easy to connect. Windows 7 starter with the ability to upgrade. 60 days of Windows Office. HD stereo sound, nice webcam that can be used for video or even taking pics of yourself, and even more
Overall this is the best netbook I've seen or used, Gateway gets A+ for their effort.
The best netbook out there February 1, 2010
Kathleen Beydoun
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This is by far the best netbook on the market. With regards to the previous review, yes, the netbook comes with a sticker that says 8 hours of battery life, but my battery is at 93% right now and has 9 hours 15 minutes left on it, so the 10 hour claim is correct. I was worried that the keypad would be too small, considering that the screen is 10.1 inches, but its a full size keypad and I have had no problems with it. The widescreen seems bigger than 10.1 inches as well.
The netbook itself is gorgeous; I love the white color, and most people are surprised to see how nice it actually is. The computer is very quick and easy to adjust to. I basically put the battery in, turned it on, and immediately began using it. Its fast, efficient, PORTABLE!!, light and convenient! I would definitely choose the Woindows 7 over the XP edition, and the 250GB hard drive is great because most netbooks only come with 160. I would definitely choose this one over the $299 one. The netbook comes with 60 day trial for norton, and the only disadvantage for windows 7 is that you can't change the background without upgrading the edition or something, but it doesn't bother me. The webcam is great and crystal clear! The new touchpad is pretty cool too.
Overall, Great buy!! Definitely would recommend!
Terrific device for on the go February 13, 2010
Pauline Plast (Chicago, IL)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
After hemming and hawing over downsizing to a netbook for my travel needs, I took the plunge with this little Gateway AND COULDN'T BE MORE PLEASED. It has all the capabilities of a regular laptop except it fits nicely into my handbag - a plus when you are on and off planes as often as I am. Also, I am happily surprised by the very useable keyboard. It is small, but is still big enough to type at normal speed. The only flaw which I have found so far is not with the machine but with the pre-installed version of Windows media. I attempted to play a Netflix DVD and Windows Media could not read the disc. I downloaded Cyberlink 9.0 for $49.99 and all my "video" problems have been solved.
I also picked up a Slim Portable USB 2.0 External CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive to download existing software and play/burn DVDs/CDs. It installed quickly & flawlessly. I also ordered a Crucial 2GB SoDimm for this unit which has yet to arrive and honestly, if I weren't so anal about loading speeds, I could really get by without a RAM upgrade.
Overall, for the price, I'd say GO FOR IT if you're looking for a fully functioning laptop in a small package!
PS Oh yeah, the video quality is fantastic too plus plug in a set of stereo earbuds and you can immerse yourself in your own little video heaven whereever you might go!
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