how does this laptop look for gaming?

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Gear up with the Gateway ® NV5337u notebook in nightsky black. Equipped with the all-new Genuine Windows 7® operating system, this laptop gives you more multimedia features than you ever thought possible. Plus, the integrated webcam with microphone paired with advanced draft-n wireless connectivity gives you the freedom to chat with friends. Additionally, the 15.6" display size means you're not sacrificing screen space or comfort when travelling.
AMD Turion™ II Ultra Dual-Core Mobile Processor

Incredible entertainment experiences are here, thanks in part to the AMD Turion™ II Ultra Dual-Core Mobile Processor, giving you the ultimate HD experience, while delivering exceptional performance and heightened mobility, and this processor is optimized to improve your notebook's battery life.
15.6" High-Def LED-Backlit Screen

Enjoy games, movies and more in true cinematic 16:9 widescreen splendor with this system's 15.6" Ultrabright™ LED-backlit screen, featuring an exceptional 1366 x 768 native resolution.
4GB RAM

Memory helps your PC run faster. With 4GB standard, multitasking powerful programs is a breeze for this system.
500GB Hard Drive2

Need a laptop that has desktop-sized hard drive? Then this Gateway® portable is for you. You have a huge library of music, movies and more important to your life—imagine being able to keep them all with you, wherever you go.
Integrated 802.11b/g/n Wireless

Roam on! Experience the freedom that wireless has to offer—including the time-tested 802.11b and more advanced 802.11g protocols, but also the newly approved 802.11n standard.
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Integrated Webcam

The integrated webcam lets you have video chats with friends. Take pictures of yourself for your website or sending across the miles. Plus, shoot and store photos and video.
Multi-in-1 Media Card Reader5

Ditch the extra wires and cables: This system will read memory cards for digital cameras, camcorders and more of today's technology.
Multi-Gesture Touchpad

Accent your mobile freedom with easy operation! Simply flick, swirl and pinch your fingers across the intelligent multi-gesture touchpad to intuitively navigate webpages, media libraries, photos, spreadsheets and more.
Gateway MyBackup Button

Delete your worries and ease your mind: Back up your data with just the touch of a button! The Gateway MyBackup Button gives you a seamless way to set up and perform backups. Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium

Genuine Windows ® 7 boasts faster boot times, improved performance, and advances in a number of areas like touch and security. What you'll like most is, Windows® 7 just works: It simplifies everyday tasks, operates the way you want, and makes new things possible.
Sixty Days of Microsoft® Office1

This system comes with a free 60-day trial of Microsoft's indispensable Office 2007 suite.
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ATI Radeon™ HD 4200 Graphics

ATI Radeon™ HD 4200 graphics with 1GB HyperMemory™ supports Unified Video Decoder, High Dynamic-Range technology, and Microsoft® DirectX® 10.0 for cutting-edge performances and smooth video playback.
8x DVD-SuperMulti DL Drive

This model's optical drive, which handles CDs at 24x and DVDs at a variety of fast speeds, boasts double-layer technology for selected formats.
Wi-Fi Certified™3

The Wi-Fi Certfied™ designation assures you that a product has met rigorous interoperability testing requirements—so you know that compatible products from different vendors will work together. Make sure to match your Gateway with accessories with the Wi-Fi Certified™ logo.
Dolby® Sound Room®4

Dolby® Sound Room® lets you enjoy movies, music, and games with an enveloping listening experience thanks to Dolby Headphone (providing personal surround sound with any set of headphones), Sound Space Expander (which widens the sound to wrap it around the listener), and Natural Bass (which extends speaker response by up to an octave).
HDMI™

Enjoy the next generation of viewing today with this system's High-Definition Multimedia Interface, which allows a single cable to transmit uncompressed high-definition video to your digital TV or LCD. Result: The smoothest, sharpest images you've ever seen.
Norton Security Trial6

Your favorite Anti! Get a 60-day tryout of Norton's newest solution for antivirus, antispyware, antiphishing, website authentication and more.
1-Year Ltd. Warranty/Parts & Labor

Limited warranties & service agreements apply; visit Gateway.com for a free copy. Service agreements are issued and performed by third parties. May not be available in all locations.


i was wondering how this laptop would do with like gaming if it has what it takes to take on some hardcore games please answere i am trying to decide what laptop to get

Answer 1

I have the NV5214U which is basically the same laptop in July.

It runs very well on most games, nothing extreme though.

It will run things like Call of Duty and Sims 3 with almost no lag.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

It's great. I wish I had that... I'd bet it could run Crysis on at least High. And that's saying something.

Answer 4

For gaming, it looks excellent.

Great graphics card, enough RAM, plenty of storage space.

It's set up for it, GO FOR IT.