Gateway M-1625 Pacific Blue - Turion 64 X2 TL-60 2 GHz - 15.4" TFT

Intro: The Gateway M-1625 is a 6.3-pound, general-purpose notebook computer.Compared to other consumer level notebooks on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $565.Has Wi-Fi (wireless connectivity) built-in.

Noteworthy Features: Has a 250GB hard drive, which is considerably larger than some similarly priced notebooks.By way of comparison, the typical cost of a product with this large a hard drive is $1,210.Also, this notebook comes with Microsoft Windows Vista Home premium and Microsoft Windows Vista OS, which is somewhat more favorable than some similarly priced notebooks.By way of comparison, the typical cost of a product with a comparable set of OS is $1,390.

Weaker Features: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: Suited for those who just need a basic notebook.Store massive amounts of data on DVD using the DVD writer included in this computer.Includes office-grade word processing software -- capable of producing all the complex documents you may need to publish.If you have a wireless network at home, wirelessly browse the Internet from any room in your house with this Wi-Fi enabled laptop.

Value: In view of its very inexpensive price, this notebook has great features for the money.Generally, given the trade-offs between performance and low price, this item will likely only appeal to serious bargain hunters.

Suggestions: (1) Given this device's Wi-Fi capability, you may want to get a wireless access point for your home, so that you can browse the Web more conveniently from any room.(2) For help in deciding if this is the right laptop for you, see CNET's buying guide for notebooks.