Gateway NX100X August 20th, 2006 | by Alan Dang


Full Review - Conclusion

Editor's Choice

Conclusion
 
When it comes to the main strength of the Gateway E-100M and NX100X, it's price. The NX100X starts as just $1400 (with instant rebate) while the E-100M starts at $1200 (with instant rebate). When you factor in the small and lightweight form-factor, the best keyboard we've tested to date (despite its size), and exceptional build quality, this is a notebook that clearly could have been sold at a far higher price. Our only complaints? Battery life and the lack of an integrated drive – things that are generally true for all 12" ultraportable notebooks that are less than 1" thick.
 
Pros:
 
  • Best keyboard tested to date
  • Superb trackpad
  • Competitively priced
  • Robust build quality
  • Thoughtful software bundle on the NX100X
  • Bundled external DVD burner
 
Cons:
 
  • 3 cell battery doesn't hold a lot of juice
  • The DVD burner is an external device
  • No physical switch to disable WiFi (has to be turned off in software)
  • Picky with its wireless access points.

Related Reviews

Related Downloads




Join our newsletter to keep up to date on the latest Digital Trends content like Videos, Reviews, News and more delivered directly to your email!


Plus, get early access to contests and specials from our partners. Join today!





Loading...