If you are looking for a notebook that won’t break the bank, the Gateway M-7818u has a well-rounded feature set despite the budget price. It comes in a stylish glossy Garnet Red chassis that gives it an expensive look. It weighs 6.3 pounds and ideal for occasional travel. It has a full-size silver keyboard a black frame. It has a 15.4-inch widescreen but has a resolution of only 1280 x 800-pixel. Despite the lower resolution when compared to pricier units, it delivered bright and vibrant images as well as popping colors. It carries the typical ports that include an 8X multiformat dual-layer DVD burner, a 5-in-1 card reader, and an ExpressCard/54 slot. Unfortunately a Blu-ray drive is not an option. Benchmark scores are below the category average by more than 1,000 points. The processor’s limits were even more evident during multitasking tests. The reviewer noted that the integrated graphics card is decent for less-demanding 3D titles, but not for high-frame-rate action gaming. Wireless throughput was above average for the class, at 20.6 Mbps at 15 feet and 20.0 Mbps at 50 feet. The six-cell battery provided enough juice for 3 hours and 41 minutes of use. As long as you keep your expectations for a budget notebook realistic, the Gateway M-7818u