Once a real powerhouse in the computing world (remember the cow-themed logo and omnipresent retail stores?), Gateway Computers has maintained a much lower profile for the past few years.  However, their lowered-visibility hasn’t meant lowered quality, and they’re still manufacturing quality desktop and laptop computers. TigerDirect.com is one place you can buy Gateway, and if you act quickly, you’ll be able to snap up a refurbished notebook, the Gateway MX642, for just $599.99.

This quality notebook computer has a low price but doesn’t lack in reliability or features.  Gateway builds their laptops to standards which can outperform most desktops, so this computer is appropriate for home or office use, maybe even a bit of gaming.  It runs on the AMD Turion 64 processor at 1.8 Ghz, and comes with 512 MB of RAM that you can expand to 2 GB.  The hard drive is a substantial 80 GB, ample for the average computer owner.  The DVD±RW optical drive will allow you to watch and create your own movies, and you’ll enjoy watching them on the large 15.4″ Widescreen Ultrabright WXGA TFT monitor.  Even with a monitor this large, the Gateway MX6421 weighs in at just over 6 lbs., so it’s easy to take with you, wherever you go.

Other nice bonus features include a multi-card media reader, four USB ports, modem, LAN, and wireless LAN, and a Firewire port.  If you want to add-on, there are two PC Card slots.   The included OS is Windows XP Home.

This is a nice refurbished laptop computer that should meet your needs for many years.  Buy at TigerDirect.com before November 30th and you’ll qualify for a $100 rebate!

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