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    Gateway 15.6-inch Ultra Slim Notebook: Big screen on a budget

    Oct 05, 2021 5 minutes
    BY JARED NEWMAN

    The Gateway 15.6-inch Ultra Slim Notebook is a classic budget PC. At $399 from Walmart, the price is hard to beat, especially considering its solid performance, decent storage space, and roomy screen size.

    The trade-offs come from all the things that don’t show up on a spec sheet. The display is harshly lit, with subpar viewing angles. The trackpad is abrasive. The plastic enclosure is creaky and wobbly, and battery life is woefully brief.

    None of these compromises are new to the budget price range. Basic productivity is the realistic expectation here, and this laptop does have some strong points. If you’re undeterred by the downsides, and you really can’t spend more, Gateway’s 15.6-inch Ultra Slim Notebook might fit your bill.

    TECH SPECS

    Our Gateway 15.6-inch Ultra Slim Notebook review unit includes the following features:

    15.6-inch 1920x1080 IPS matte

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