A Speedy Tablet and a Bargain Laptop Debut Somerville MA

In the midst of selling its business, government, and education units to MPC, Gateway placed two very different laptops on the lower half of our all-purpose chart.

In sixth place is the T-6815, still branded as a Gateway on retail shopping sites. Its $900 price is right, but its sluggish performance and dim screen aren't so attractive. The overall package is complete, though--especially if you live in e-mail or in Microsoft Word and aren't picky about screen brightness.

It's rare to find a tablet as speedy as the former Gateway E-295C, which is now sold on MPC's site. It's also difficult to find a tablet with a screen so big and roomy. The downside of the E-295C: It's heavy to carry for long stretches, though its size makes the machine comfortable to use on a desktop.

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