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Gateway ID5805g Notebook - The Sleek Entertainer

By Andy Sim - 22 Jun 2009

Conclusion

Closing Moments

We recall that a handful of PC consumers don't seem to have a very positive impression of Gateway's merchandise back in the heydays when it was still very much Americanized. In fact, we're quite accustomed to hearing comments like "Oh, it's a Gateway" followed by a wry smile and a wink. However, Gateway, or should we say Acer, seems to have turned things around with a viable notebook like we've seen in the ID5805g. And yes, it is made even more attractive by its affordable S$1,988 asking price as well.

The ID5805g might not pack a Full HD capable screen, but we've tested and confirmed that high definition files would not daunt this unit if you're keen to buy one for HD playback. If you aren't too finicky, we'd have to say that its 15.6-inch screen is more than enough to enjoy a decent movie. Of course, its sticker price is also indicative that it doesn't pack any Blu-ray drives in its frame. More importantly, the sleek yet tough Gateway ID5805g has proved to a well-formed player in the mobile computing scene with no major caveats from us, either with the device's usability or when crunching the numbers on the benchmarking front. Just bear in mind that the unit is a little on the heavy side of things at 3kg if you intend to move it about often.

Gateway is also offering a smaller version of its ID series like the NV4804g (NV series) which sports a 14-inch screen though its overall specifications are largely comparable to the ID5805g. Of course, the NV4804g does come with an even cheaper sticker price of S$1,688.

Gateway's ID5805g model might not carry the very best of its class, but it is worth more than a glance with its solid build and better than average performance capabilities.

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9.0
  • Design 9
  • Features 9
  • Performance 8.5
  • Value 9
  • Mobility 8
The Good
Sturdy build
Decent performance
Wide viewing angle
Value for money
The Bad
Relatively heavy
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