The pencil-thin bezel around the 14-inch widescreen helps make the Gateway ID47H07u one of the most portable mainstream laptops around; it weighs only 4.4 pounds. It’s also well-equipped with everything from a USB 3.0 port to Intel Wireless Display (WiDi) technology for cloning the PC’s screen on an HDTV.
The ID47H07u flaunts a handsome aluminum alloy lid and keyboard deck, the latter setting off the metallic chiclet-style keys. You won’t find the backlit keyboard seen on our Editors’ Choice Dell Inspiron 14z (Core i5), but you’ll appreciate the smooth, precise typing feel. A plus-size touchpad has integrated—rather than dedicated—mouse buttons. They work well enough, but the pad’s plastic surface puts up a little more friction or resistance than I’m used to. Read the rest of this entry »



















