Gateway SX2800-03 Desktop PC

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4.4

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★★★★☆
4.3

 

$429.99 at J&R Electronics

 
 

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Pros

  • Easy setup (70)
  • Easy to use (69)
  • Fast (69)
  • Adequate storage (65)
  • Sleek design (65)
  • Reliable (57)
  • Quality accessories (21)
  • Great software bundle (13)
  • A gem of a quad to run (1)
  • Lightweight (1)
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Cons

  • Poor software bundle (14)
  • Poor accessories (6)
  • Unattractive design (2)
  • Unreliable performance (2)
  • 220 watt power supply (1)
  • 220w power supply (1)
  • Average video chip (1)
  • Dvd button is stiff (1)
  • Dvd drive is hard to use (1)
  • Few video upgrade options (1)

Best Uses

  • Word processing (49)
  • Video (48)
  • Music (47)
  • Graphics (31)
  • Large applications (31)
  • Internet (2)
  • Business use (1)
  • Databases (1)
  • General purpose (1)
  • Internet usage in general (1)
 
 
 

Provided by J&R Electronics

Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 2.33 GHz / 4GB RAM / 640GB Hard Drive / DVD±R/RW Drive / Intel GMA X4500 / HDMI / Card Reader / Vista Home Premium 64-Bit

Specification Description
Model PT.G810X.011
Connection - DVI HDMI Digital Display HDMI
Connection - IEEE1394 Firewire Rear 1
Connection - Media Card Reader Yes
Connection - PS/2 2
Connection - RJ11 Yes
Connection - RJ45 Yes
Connection - Sound In/Out
Connection - Speaker Compatible 7 Speaker configurable
Connection - USB Front 5
Connection - USB Rear 4
Connection - VGA DB15 Analog Display 1
Connection - Video Out
Ethernet Capable Included
Expansion - PCI Express X16 1 Available
Hard Drive (GB) 640
Manufacturer’s Warranty - Hardware 1 Year
Memory - Processing RAM included 4GB
Operating System Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
Optical Disc Drive DVD+-RW / CDRW Combo with Dual Layer
Processor Intel Core 2 Quad
Software Pre-Installed by Manufacturer

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Last update: Nov 16, 2009

Gateway SX2800-03 Desktop PC Reviews

 
 
 

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★★★★★
5.0
Best Value for Low Budget/Students

"It is by far the best value I have seen online or at any other store. I have done hours of research to buy this one since I am a college student running on low budgets. Do the research yourself and I am positive you won't find any deal better that will actually give you a quality PC with high-end techs at such price. I would not recommend this product for those who consider themselves hardcore gamers. However, I..." Read Full Review »

Oct 25, 2009 by Huge Euge

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★★☆☆☆
2.0
Seems like a cheap PC

"Only had it a week, but you can tell right out of the box it's a cheap computer. Feels "plasticy" and the buttons and panels seem like they might not last too long. Same goes fot the keyboard and speakers - feels too light and the keys are all flimsy. But for [$], what do you expect. If this computer lasts a year I'll be very suprised...." Read Full Review »

Nov 15, 2009 by Gman

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Gateway SX2800-03 Desktop PC Review

Small, quiet workstation.

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Fast
  • Sleek Design
  • Unobtrusive

    Cons

  • Very Poor Keyboard

    Best Uses

  • Workstation
 

"I wiped the pre-loaded commercial OS (retaining the recovery partition just in case I had to return the unit) and loaded Ubuntu 9.10.



So far, so good.



I have detected no hardware incompatibilities or other problems, though I have not fully tested the multi-flash reader, eSATA, or FireWire port …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Nov 9 2009
Fang T. Wondermoose
The Great White North
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Gateway SX2800-03 Desktop PC Review

Excellent HTPC Despite Weak Graphics

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Adequate Storage
  • Easy To Setup
  • Easy To Use
  • Fast
  • Reliable Performance
  • More »

    Cons

  • Limited expandability
  • Poor Accessories

    Best Uses

  • Large Applications
  • Music
 

"The SX2800-03 serves primarily as an HTPC. While the graphics are basic, they are more than sufficient for Hulu, Netflix, and other sources of Internet video but this is not a gamer's machine. Overall, the system is fast and quiet. The unit is connected to a bluetooth keyboard, network switch, an HD …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Nov 10 2009
celtica96
Houston, TX
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Gateway SX2800-03 Desktop PC Review

Inexpensive General Purpose Computer

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Adequate Storage
  • Easy To Setup
  • Easy To Use
  • Fast
  • Reliable Performance
  • More »

    Cons

  • 220w Power Supply
  • Limited Expansion Slots
  • Low Quality Video Card

    Best Uses

  • Business Use
  • General use
  • Word Processing
 

"Do not buy this computer if you plan on using it for gaming. The tiny, and by tiny, I mean extremely slim/narrow/small case does not have a lot of room for adding a non-integrated video card. You will need a video card that is low-profile design and will run on a power supply that is only 220 watt …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Nov 9 2009
WindyCityShooter
Chicago, IL
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Gateway SX2800-03 Desktop PC Review

Excellent value !!!!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Adequate Storage
  • Easy To Setup
  • Easy To Use
  • Fast
  • Great Software Bundle
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Large Applications
  • Music
  • Video
  • Word Processing
 

"I looked far and wide for a quad core mini tower and hands down this is the best deal that you will find - this is a power house of a computer packed into a very small sleek and quiet case that is ready to be used as a home theater pc. For the money, this is the best bang for [$] out there. I have …"  Read Full Review »

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Nov 9 2009
Jeff
Atlanta, GA
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Gateway SX2800-03 Desktop PC Review

Nice Little Powerful PC!!

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Adequate Storage
  • Easy To Setup
  • Easy To Use
  • Fast
  • Quality Accessories
  • More »

    Cons

  • Poor Software Bundle

    Best Uses

  • Graphics
  • Music
  • Video
  • Word Processing
 

"Great computer for price; I've had it for a little over a month now, and not had one problem with this PC. This computer has amazing power. I can't believe the number of simultaneous processes I can run and this machine does not stutter. However, there are some compatibility problems with Vista64, b …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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