Gateway C120X Tablet PC Reviewed

Notebook Review has a review on the Gateway C120X Tablet PC. The Gateway C120X is powered by an Intel Core 2 Duo ULV U7500 1.06GHz processor, 1GB DDR2 RAM, integrated Intel GMA 950 graphics, 80GB hard drive and a DVD-Multi Dual Layer burner.

The  Gateway C120X  has WiFi 802.11a/b/g and Bluetooth. It runs the Windows Vista Ultimate.

Conclusion from Notebook Review:

The C120X is a solid Tablet. The chassis and overall build is sturdy, the appearance is nice and you don’t have to worry about those dirty fingerprints so much since there’s no glossy finish treatment. I wish the hinge was a little stronger, so the screen wouldn’t wobble as much when in notebook mode, but in Tablet mode it is fine because the screen locks into place tightly. It’s easy to take notes with since it has active pen input technology and the touchscreen is a nice bonus for use when browsing around using quick screen pokes with a finger. I enjoyed listening to music on the C120X as well. It isn’t an entertainment Tablet of course, but it is definitely good for jamming out at your desk. The C120X has a good array of features for the price, with some room for improvement in certain areas, but overall I would consider this Tablet a solid entry into the portable convertible notebook market by Gateway.

Pros

* Has Wacom digitizer and touchscreen
* Soft palm rest
* Responsive keyboard and touchpad
* Battery power indicator light
* Screen able to rotate either direction into tablet mode
* Overall quiet and cool running
* Very nice design, professional and sturdy looking/feeling

Cons

* Spring-loaded pen gets stuck in silo
* Screen wobbles some because hinge isn’t secure enough
* Screen is grainy and washed out due to extra layers used for touchscreen and active input
* Screen does not orientate itself to user perspective when rotated
* Some keyboard flex in upper left area
* On the heavy side at 4.5lbs for a thin and “light” 12.1″ screen device