14 DAY TRIAL // When it comes to portable gaming systems there are a number of available choices for consumers looking to take advantage of the latest in hardware technology and benefit from the performance of a high-performance portable PC. These gaming laptops are known for their higher price tags, which are somewhat justified by the level of performance they can deliver. However, there are some PC vendors that have decided to roll out gaming systems that are built to deliver performance in a more affordable package. Such is the case with Gateway and its line of P-series FX edition laptops, specifically designed for gamers on a budget.
According to a recent report on Cnet, the wholly owned Acer subsidiary has just updated two of its P-series FX laptops, providing users with a more affordable, yet performance-ready configuration. While the systems aren't exactly new, their recently changed price tags and hardware configurations make them a noteworthy alternative for users looking for an affordable gaming laptop.
Kicking off with a price tag of just US$1099,99, the Gateway P-7807u FX has been featured with an Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 (2.4GHz, 1066MHz FSB, 3MB L2 cache) processor, 4GB of DDR3 dual-channel memory, a 320GB 7200RPM SATA hard drive, the Intel PM45 chipset and the integrated Intel WiFi 5100AGN 802.11 wireless LAN chip. The system's graphics will continue to be based on the NVIDIA GeForce 9800M GTS with 1GB of GDDR3 discrete graphics memory.
The P-7809u FX has been priced at a higher US$1249,99, but has been featured with a better Intel Core 2 Duo P8700 (2.54GHz, 1066MHz FSB, 3MB L2 cache), 4GB of DDR3 memory, a 500GB 5400RPM hard drive and an NVIDIA GeForce 9800M GTS with 1GB of GDDR3 memory. This is also based on the PM45 chipset and features the same wireless module.