Testseek.com have collected 11 expert reviews of the Gateway SX2840-01 and the average rating is 76%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Gateway SX2840-01.
May 2010
(76%)
11 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Abstract: If you're in the market for a budget desktop, you might want to consider the Gateway SX2840-01 and the HP Pavilion Slimline s5310y. Both deliver decent performance and, in the case of Gateway, surprising versatility; unfortunately, they also come with ...
Abstract: You get what you pay for with the Gateway SX2840-01. Its limited potential for future upgrades and the omission of DVI are considerable issues, but its general performance is very strong. If you don't mind the few flaws, the SX2840-01 is a shining example of a great budget desktop.
Abstract: The SX2840-01 from Gateway features the new Intel Core i3-530 CPU in a small-form factor desktop computer that has a small price to go with it. Its multimedia features are aimed and media-enthusiasts and offers decent performance.The Gateway SX284...
Compact. Multimedia content creation power. New Core i3 CPU. HDMI port. Some expandability.
Only half-height PCIe cards. Integrated graphics. No Blu-ray option. Bloatware. No Wireless networking.
The Gateway SX2840-01 is an inexpensive Intel Core i3-powered multimedia-oriented desktop for the user that needs more power for photo or video projects. It's compact and has a decent group of features. However a bunch of bloatware and other omissions...
Small size, quality video playback, and HDMI output make it a viable home theater PC; virtualized quad-core Intel CPU offers competitive performance for its price; massive 1TB hard drive; room for half-height expansion cards
No wireless networking, relative power hog compared with the Mac Mini
Gateway's SX2840-01 remains the budget PC to beat. Its combination of small size, fast performance, and living room competence make it one of the most flexible desktops on the market. That it has room to upgrade makes the deal that much sweeter. We re...
Abstract: Short version: Gateway’s SX2840 is an ideal computer for someone who needs a good basic computer. It feels fast enough that it’s not annoying, and it’s perfect for pretty much everything except hardcore gaming. I’d even go so far as to say that it’d wo...
