Gateway SX2800-07 Desktop PC (Black) | | Brand: Gateway
Category: Personal Computer
List Price: $519.99
Buy Used: $399.99
as of 7/31/2010 18:11 MDT details
You Save: $120.00 (23%)
Seller: superhob
Rating:  20 reviews
Sales Rank: 1454
Color: Black
Media: Personal Computers
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium
CPU Manufacturer: Intel
CPU Speed: 2.5
CPU Type: Intel Core 2 Quad
Processors: 1
System Bus Speed: 1333
System Memory: 4
Memory Type: SODIMM
Hard Drive Size: 640
Shipping Weight (lbs): 12
Dimensions (in): 4 x 12.5 x 10.5
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: PT.G8102.003
Model: SX2800-07
UPC: 099802691356
EAN: 0099802691356
ASIN: B0031U1J1K
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 2.5GHz Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300 Processor | | • | 4GB DDR3 Memory | | • | 640GB SATA Hard Drive; 16X DVD±R/RW SuperMulti Drive | | • | Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X4500HD Graphics; High-Definition Audio Support with 5.1-channel Audio Support | | • | Windows 7 Home Premium; Keyboard and Mouse Included |
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Product Description
Unleash your creative side with the Gateway SX2800 Desktop featuring powerful Intel Core 2 Quad performance, 4GB DDR3 memory and a large 640GB hard drive packed in a sleek compact design that takes up very little desk space. And with the new Windows 7, you can do more exciting things with media and entertainment while enjoying easy usability everyday. Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X4500HD SuperMulti 16x DVD+-R/RW Double Layer Drive High Definition Audio with 5.1-channel Surround Sound (Optimized 3rd Generation Dolby Home Theater audio enhancement) 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Multi-in-1 Digital Media reader Ports - 9 x USB 2.0 (5 Front, 4 Rear), eSATA, Microphone Jack, Headphone Jack, Optical S/PDIF Port, Photo Frame Button, IEEE-1394, 2 x PS2 ports (keyboard, mouse), 5 x Audio Ports, RJ-45, VGA, HDMI Expansion slots - 1 x PCI Express x1 (available), 1 x PCI Express x16 (available) Drive bays - 1 x 3.5 HDD (occupied), 1 x 5.25 ODD (occupied) Modern and sophisticated small form factor design Monitor is not included
Amazon.com Product Description
Gateway SX2800: Compact Entertainment Center A third the size of normal desktops yet with full power for entertainment and gaming, the Gateway SX2800-07 desktop fits anywhere. If your available desk space is taken up by a large monitor for your movies and games, you'll appreciate the minimalist design of this compact entertainment center. Burn through the hottest new digital media, content creation and advanced 3D gaming with the breakthrough performance of the Intel Core 2 Quad processor. And the installed 4 GB of memory delivers ultra-fast system response to effortlessly multitask and run the latest multi-threaded applications. 
The slim Gateway SX2800 desktop. | Use the digital device deck, recessed into the SX's top, to hold your MP3 player, camera or other technology. And a photo frame button lets you quickly go through your digital pictures, and an eject button for the optical disk drive makes quick work of switching movies and games. At the bottom front is a multi-in-one media card reader for transferring files from your digital devices, plus USB and audio ports. While small in size, the Gateway SX is chock full of external ports, including both FireWire and eSATA connections. Enjoy the next generation of video playback with the HDMI output, which allows a single cable to transmit uncompressed high-definition video and audio to your digital TV or capable external monitor. Pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium operating system (64-bit version), you'll be able to easily create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. Windows 7 is the easiest, fastest, and most engaging version of Windows yet. Better ways to find and manage files, like Jump Lists and improved taskbar previews, help you speed through everyday tasks. Windows 7 is designed for faster and more reliable performance, so your PC just works the way you want it to.
Key Features - 2.5 GHz Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300 processor with ultra-fast 1333 MHz front-side bus and 4 MB L2 cache. With four execution cores, the 2.5 GHz Intel Core 2 Quad Processor Q8300 blows through processor-intensive tasks in demanding multitasking environments and makes the most of highly threaded applications. It features hafnium-infused circuitry to reduce electrical current leakage in transistors and help this desktop run cooler. It also features Intel Trusted Execution Technology, which provides hardware-based mechanisms that help protect against software-based attacks and protects the confidentiality and integrity of data stored or created on the client PC.
- 640 GB SATA hard drive
 The Gateway SX desktop PC offers a sleek, compact design that takes up very little desk space. |  A handy device holder, recessed into the top of the SX with a grip-like feel, provides a convenient place to rest your camera, MP3 player, camcorder or more while downloading media. | - 4 GB DDR3 RAM (1333 MHz; upgradeable to 8 GB)
- Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X4500HD provides a rich media experience, delivering smooth playback without add-on video cards or decoders. Intel Clear Video Technology combines video processing hardware and software technologies to enhance the visual experience. And Intel HD graphics assures sharper images, richer color, and lifelike video and audio.
- 16x DVD±R/RW SuperMulti Drive
- HD audio provides your system with the support it needs to handle the most cutting-edge audio content (including 7.1-channel surround sound). Plus, you'll hear more of your tunes and tones, with auditory playback coming out at a higher quality than systems without HD sound.
- Dolby Home Theater suite of technologies delivers virtual surround sound from stereo speakers or any pair of headphones.
- Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
- Multi-in-One digital media card reader compatible with CompactFlash (Type I and II), CF+ Microdrive, Secure Digital (SD) Card, MultiMediaCard (MMC), Reduced-Size MultiMediaCard (RS-MMC), xD-Picture Card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO
- HDMI port for connecting to a compatible HDTV or home theater receiver for uncompressed digital audio and video via a single cable. Also includes standard analog VGA video output.
- Next-generation eSATA port (combined with one of the USB ports) offers a transfer speed of 3GB/s, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for high-speed data retrieval and saves. It allows easy sharing and transfer of entertainment content and digital media on external devices.
- Gateway Recovery Management enables you to create a default backup disk and an application and driver backup disk, restore the system to factory default, reinstall apps and drivers, manage password settings, recover from the hard drive ,and recover from your factory recovery disk.
- Windows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. And you can watch shows for free when and where you want with Internet TV on Windows Media Center. Get the best entertainment 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: 4 x 12.5 x 10.5 inches (WxDxH)
- Weight: 12 pounds
- Warranty: 1 year parts and labor with toll-free technical support
What's in the Box
Networking, Connectivity & Expansion
This desktop provides ultra-fast Gigabit Ethernet wired networking. It includes one PCI x1 Express slot (available), one PCI x16 Express slot (available), one 3.5-inch HDD bay (occupied), and one 5.25-inch ODD bay (occupied). - 9 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players (5 in front, 4 in rear)
- 1 FireWire (also known as IEEE 1394 or i.Link) port for connecting digital video camcorders and other peripherals
- 1 eSATA ports
- Video out: HDMI and 2 DVI
- Headphone and microphone jacks; digital audio output
- Surround sound speakers (5 audio ports)
- 2 PS/2 ports for connecting a keyboard and mouse
What's in the Box
This package contains the Gateway SX2800-07 desktop PC, power cord, mouse, keyboard, and printed documentation It also comes with the following software: Microsoft Works (applications for word processing, spreadsheet, calendar, and e-mail); 60-day trial of Microsoft Office 2007; Norton Internet Security 2009 (60-day trial); Google Toolbar
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 great buy June 30, 2010
Novjal Roy (Urbana, IL)
This is a great product, I bought it and am currently using it everyday as a media center console. HD internet content playback is no problem at all (but run the windows updates first, otherwise there will be slight glitches in the playback). Overall, this is a small, good, yet powerful system.
Best value - and works as vmware ESXI server! June 4, 2010
Daniel Hattis (Palo Alto, CA)
I've purchased 6 of these computers for my office. Is powerful, quiet, works well. One product design defect is the optical disk drive eject button, you have to press it HARD to eject for it to make contact (through a lever hidden inside) with the button on the actual drive.
BONUS: this works out of the box as a vmware ESXI server, installs flawlessly and virtualization on bios is even enabled by default.
Bought this at Fry's Electrics on sale a few days ago for an unbelievable $399.
Other bonus is that it can hold 8GB ram -- and 2 slots are free (comes with 2 slots filled with 2GB each). So for another $100, I now have an 8gb VMware ESXI server.
Impossible to build this yourself from parts any cheaper.
New Computer June 1, 2010
Julia Barlasov
I like this unit a lot. It was a pleasant surprise when I wanted to install it - no more tidies installation of all software needed. Windows is already installed. Microsoft office and Norton antivirus are installed as trial version and internet is just plug and play. Cannot be any easier.
The only thing is recommended it to create back up CDs. Surprise here you need to have at least 3 DVD (not CD) for it and another one for Drivers. It worth it just in case, but DVDs!
Another small issue - be aware that not all your plugins (like fax/scanner) that worked on Windows XP or Vista will work with Wondows 7. Be prepared to download drivers from the web. Also make sure that your unit has warranty. If it doesn't and drivers were not downloaded properly, you will have to pay for the service (about $20 and up).
Unit is fast, but probably not fastest. I like small pop-up bar on the bottom and that desktop background can be a slide show as well.
Would recommend for moderate use. Not good for very heavy graphic games.
Great PC for a HTPC May 31, 2010
Richard Sava (Deltona, FL)
I bought 2 of these, one for running VM's and the other for the center piece of my home theatre. I used this to clip the cable in Dec and we have never looked back. I run it (via HDMI) to a 55" LG LCD TV. I run Boxee, PlayOn, Netflix, Hulu, and WMC on it and we have not missed a day of Cable TV. I have not tried a TV tuner in it yet, I will probably do that soon. It is a great little box to use as the center piece of a home theatre, it can handle just about anything thrown at it.
BTW, it runs virtual machines pretty darn well too.
Fast budget PC, no vertical DVD-RW drive May 26, 2010
William Chou (Cupertino, CA USA)
I originally wanted to get the Gateway SX2840-01 that was on sale at Fry's Electronics for $399 to replace my seven-year-old 2.66GHz Pentium 4; that was until I learned the Core i3 530 was only a hyper-threaded dual core processor. One week later, for the same price, the Gateway SX2800-07 went on sale, with the Core2Quad Q8300 processor. I decided this is it.
Pros:
Core2Quad 8300 2.5GHz quad core processor
4GB DDR3 1333MHz RAM (expandable to 8GB, 4 DIMM slots, 2 available)
640GB 7200 RPM SATA II HDD. It's not 1TB unlike the SX2840 but I store my files on an external drive so not a problem for me, besides it's more than enough for now.
1 HDMI port, 1 eSATA port, 9USB ports, 1 IEEE1394 firewire, Gigabit Ethernet jack, digital (optical) audio out, 7.1 Dolby surround sound, and media card reader.
Cons:
18X DVD-RW with label flash. Although the eject button takes more pressure than usual to respond, it isn't as bad as the on-display system in-store. The main issue is, the case is designed to stand vertically, there are two rubber feet on the bottom and none on the sides, but the DVD-RW drive, must lie horizontally when used. The disc tray has no clip in the middle unlike what you get in most PC laptops to keep the disc in place while ejecting. An alternative would have been a slot loading drive. I wonder if the designers thought of this, or is it really "you get what you pay for." I decided to keep the system despite this since I rarely use the drive.
Cannot rotate screen orientation, as another reviewer pointed out, although the display settings suggests the possibility. Not a problem for me.
Intel GMA X4500HD. Because of the slim case and 220Watt power supply, graphics upgrade options are limited if any. I don't plan on playing games on this so not a problem either.
No speakers.
Overall I give this system four stars out of five given the shortcomings and would still recommend it for the price.
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