Gateway SX2840-01 Desktop PC (Black) | 
| Brand: Gateway
Category: Personal Computer
List Price: $559.99
Buy Used: $449.00
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Seller: mediators
Rating:  23 reviews
Sales Rank: 1339
Color: Black
Media: Personal Computers
Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium
CPU Manufacturer: Intel
CPU Speed: 2.93
CPU Type: Intel Core i3
Processors: 1
System Memory: 6
Memory Type: SDRAM
Hard Drive Size: 1
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Modem: None
Free Memory Slots: 4
Firewire Ports: 1
USB Ports: 8
Shipping Weight (lbs): 12
Dimensions (in): 3.9 x 13.9 x 10.4
Legal Disclaimer: Gateway SX2840: Compact Entertainment Center A third the size of normal desktops yet with full power for entertainment and gaming, the Gateway SX2840-01 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 i3 processor--with 4-way multitasking processor power to work on four tasks simultaneously. And the installed 6 GB of memory delivers ultra-fast system response to effortlessly multitask and run the latest multi-threaded applications. The slim Gateway SX2800 desktop.
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: PT.GA802.002
Model: SX2840-01
UPC: 099802691370
EAN: 0099802691370
ASIN: B00318COA2
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 2.93GHz Intel Core i3-530 Processor with Intel Hyper-Threading Technology | | • | 6GB DDR3 Memory | | • | 1TB SATA Hard Drive (Green Product - variable RPM); 16X DVD±R/RW SuperMulti Drive | | • | Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X4500HD; High-Definition Audio Support with 5.1-channel Audio Support | | • | Windows 7 Home Premium |
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Product Description
Gateway SX2840: Compact Entertainment Center A third the size of normal desktops yet with full power for entertainment and gaming, the Gateway SX2840-01 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 i3 processor--with 4-way multitasking processor power to work on four tasks simultaneously. And the installed 6 GB of memory delivers ultra-fast system response to effortlessly multitask and run the latest multi-threaded applications. The slim Gateway SX2800 desktop.
Amazon.com Product Description
Gateway SX2840: Compact Entertainment Center A third the size of normal desktops yet with full power for entertainment and gaming, the Gateway SX2840-01 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 i3 processor--with 4-way multitasking processor power to work on four tasks simultaneously. And the installed 6 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 - 2.93 GHz Intel Core i3-530 dual-core processor for a fast, responsive PC experience (4 MB L3 cache). It comes equipped with Intel HD Graphics, an advanced video engine that delivers smooth, high-quality HD video playback, and advanced 3D capabilities, providing an ideal graphics solution for everyday computing. Intel's Hyper-Threading Technology enables each core of your processor to work on two tasks at the same time, delivering the performance you need for smart multitasking.
- Energy-saving 1 TB SATA hard drive revolves at a variable RPM--meaning full speed when you need it, plus eco-friendly energy conservation.
 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. | - 6 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 SX2840-01 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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| Customer Reviews:
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 Do not, do not, do NOT purchase from this Godawful company! September 5, 2010
Nigel St. Hubbins (Silver Spring, MD USA)
I have had two relatively minor problems with my PC in the several months I have owned it, one relating to wireless capability and the other to the PC's interface with my monitor. Gateway's "customer support" is frustrating beyond belief. To sum it up, only "hardware issues" are covered by the warranty, and NOTHING is a hardware issue. One is immediately shunted over to software support where the least expensive option is $120 for up to 90 minutes. While most of customer support was polite, none of the four or five representatives I dealt with was remotely helpful. I have primarily dealt with Dell computers in the past, and while far from perfect, their customer support is in an altogether different universe from Gateway. More recently I have been using more and more Apple products. If Apple's products serve your needs, my advice is spend the money (admittedly, not insignificant!) to get their customer support, and especially if you live anywhere near an Apple store and thus can get face to face customer support.
Apart from the dismal custom support, I am not a fan of this PC. I don't like the vertical DVD drawer (which is also very balky)and there are many aspects of the set-up of the PC that seem less intuitive than the Dells and HPs I am most familiar with. The only things that I especially like about this PC is that it is rather compact, quiet and runs cool, but those attributes, while significant are utterly negated by the issues I have had.
I will never, ever buy another Gateway product, and deeply regret my decision to do so in this instance. Unless you are a bona fide computer expert who can troubleshoot all your own problems -- or have infinite time and patience to sort all you problems out through forums -- you will add several years to your lifespan by not buying Gateway!
 I Chose this computer after a lot of research and am still happy months later. September 1, 2010
Read Rover (FL)
I've owned a lot of Gateway computers over the years and am happy to report that their quality is still just as good as it was the first time I bought from them in the mid '90's. It is smaller than any other desktop system I've ever owned while still having all of the features that I needed such as a DVD/CD writer and plenty of USB ports. While I'm not crazy about the installed Windows 7 (64 bit) operating system, I am getting used to it, though I still much prefer the XP environment. Windows 7 doesn't seem to be "game" friendly and the graphics card on this system may not be good for a serious gamer.
The only thing I really wish had been included in this bundle is an on-board wireless network card. As it is, I connect to my home network by virtue of a this adapter:NETGEAR Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter Kit XAVB2501. This set-up is actually much faster than an on-board wireless card would have been - so I'm still happy.
I use this computer all day, every day for a vast array of tasks. I have coupled it with a great Viewsonic monitor: ViewSonic VX2433wm 24-inch WideScreen LCD Monitor and am extremely pleased that I was able to use the Gateway's HDMI port to do so as the resolution is really good. Overall, I am very pleased with this purchase and would recommend it (and Gateway in general) to others for consideration.
Runs Too Hot, Crashes August 25, 2010
Jason Block
I've had this computer since March 2010. The computer crashes because it gets too hot. I watch videos in my browser and the hard drive--which is cramped into one end of the box without proper ventilation--over heats and shuts down the computer. I have returned for repairs twice. The first time they replaced the hard drive (maybe a bad bearing?). Sadly the shipping was only paid one-way and cost me $60 for insurance and packaging. Worse the computer came back and the problem did not go away. I worked through the chat support again (very CLUNKY) to get them to take the machine back to repair a second time. Unfortunately the computer came back with a note indicating that they could not recreate the problem. To my utter frustration, they evidently didn't take the time to watch an hour of web video in an 80 degree, sun lit office to witness the meltdown (literally). The problem is simple and repeatable. I consider it a basic design flaw. The ram, the video circuits, and hard drive are jammed in the front of the box without any air flow. According to the hard drive temp monitor that i installed, the drive was getting to about 55 degrees celcius (into the "Danger zone" according to the app) and then quit.
I agree with the others that this machine looks like a good deal on paper. However, the support is very weak and frankly the design is flawed. I'm currently working to create a specific scenario for the repair staff to test so that they can recreate the problem. Not sure what they'll do about the problem once they recreate it... maybe cut a huge hole in the other side panel and stick a fan in it. ;)
 Great little powerhouse August 14, 2010
Mark in Illinois
Purchased this Gateway to replace an aging Pentium 4 Dell for my wife, who said her computer was too slow to do anything on. This Gateway was setup quickly right out of the box and I couldn't believe how snappy and responsive the computer was. Gateway's reputation had suffered tremendously in the past after the original owner sold out and left the company, but this is a great comeback effort. For the money, you get everything necessary to do everyday tasks, plus media playback plus light gaming in one inexpensive, small footprint box. Really not suited for heavy gamers, but it has enough speed, plenty of memory and impressive storage to handle any other type of application. We use it predominantly as a Home Office Computer for Peachtree Complete Accounting and for media(photo and video) storage, editing and playback. The two drawbacks that keep it from getting 5 stars are the lack of wireless and the button on top that controls the DVD bay door. These is the same issues that everyone else complains about. I have found that you must press the DVD release very, very firmly to make it work consistently. Other than these 2 issues, this computer is a great little powerhouse.
So far so good June 29, 2010
Hitman Dj
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This computer after reading the reviews and purchasing it, does what it says. I do not have a single complaint after owning it for a month. I did not have an issue with the DVD eject button.
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